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The admissions process may be initiated online at www.embryriddle.edu/admissions or by contacting one of the Worldwide campuses, or the Worldwide Online office. International applicants, please see the International Students section of this catalog. Applicants who meet the admission criteria may apply for admission and concurrently enroll while their application for admission is being processed.
 Undergraduate Admissions Procedures
Embry-Riddle acknowledges that sometimes life experiences prevent individuals from attending college as a traditional student. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide consists of geographically distributed locations and Worldwide Online, that provides access to students who would otherwise be unable to pursue a post-secondary degree at a traditional residential campus. The primary mission of Worldwide is to offer educational opportunities to adult learners. To be admitted to Worldwide, applicants must possess either a high school diploma or a GED.
Non-Transfer Applicants
1. Applicants under the age of 20 who is not a member of the military must submit:
a) Official secondary school transcripts that show completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED). Home schooled applicants must show completion of high school or equivalent.
b) A minimum grade point average of at least a 3.0. Course Entrance Requirements:
4 years of English
3 years preferred college preparatory mathematics.
2 years of social sciences
2 years of science including a laboratory science
Applicants with a high school equivalent (GED) have met the course requirements.
c) Evidence of at least 1000 on the SAT (combined math and critical reading) or 21 on the ACT - The writing score is not being factored into the minimum required score of 1000 at this time.
d) A 300-500 word Personal Essay outlining their career goals and how a degree from ERAU will assist them in acquiring these goals.
e) Two Letters of Recommendation from professionals (teacher, guidance counselor, coach, minister etc.) who are aware of the applicant's maturity level and educational and career goals.
2. Applicants age 20 and over who have not earned 12 college credits from an accredited degree-granting institution or from postsecondary education work or training experience such as military credit recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) must submit:
a) Official secondary school transcripts that show completion of high school or equivalent (GED).
b) Evidence of work experience since completion of high school.
3. Applicants who have earned credit from an accredited degree-granting post-secondary institution concurrently while attending high school are not transfer students and must submit documents listed in section 1.
Transfer Student Applicants
For the purpose of admission, a transfer student is defined as any student who has earned college credit from other post-secondary institutions. Transfer students must arrange to have official transcripts submitted to the University by all institutions attended. Previous college work must have been successfully completed with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Waivers to the above will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Undergraduate Returning Student
A degree-seeking student whose attendance at the University is interrupted may be required to apply for readmission. In the scenarios described below, a new application for admission must be filed:
1. Enroll at another institution without advance written approval.
2. Failure to enroll in at least one course at Embry-Riddle in any two-calendar-year period.
3. Academic suspension or dismissal from the University. A written petition is required for consideration for readmission.
Non-Degree Undergraduate Applicants
Embry-Riddle recognizes the need for working adults who are interested in furthering their education through retraining or enhancement of professional skills. Students who meet admission requirements are permitted to enroll in courses as special students in a nondegree status. Transcripts must be submitted to the University before the student is allowed to enroll in courses. Nondegree students are limited to a total of 24 credit hours. Should a nondegree student subsequently apply for entry into a degree program, additional admission and all degree program requirements must be met.
Nondegree students must meet the same academic standards as degree-seeking students.
Conditional Admission
1. Students who fail to satisfy the guidelines for full admission, but who are judged to have potential for success in a graduate program, may be granted conditional admission. Students admitted under conditional status must prove their ability to pursue a graduate program by meeting specific performance criteria after matriculation at the University.
2. Students admitted on conditional status will be monitored closely as to scholarly performance. Students who are admitted conditionally will be on conditional status until they have completed 9 hours of graduate work. During this period, students must maintain a B average or better, and receive no more than one grade of C and no grade of F. Students will not be permitted to repeat courses during this period.
3. The conditions of admission will be communicated to applicants in the letter of admission.
Graduate Returning Student Applicants
A student whose attendance at the University is interrupted may be required to apply for readmission. In the scenarios described below, a new application for admission must be filed.
1. Graduate students are expected to take all coursework with Embry-Riddle, once admitted into a degree program. Therefore, enrollment at another institution will require readmission.
2. Failure to enroll in at least one course at Embry-Riddle in any two-calendar-year period.
3. Academic dismissal from the University. Students who have been academically dismissed are not eligible to reapply for two years from the dismissal date. A written petition for readmission must accompany the application for admission and fees. The dismissing campus renders the decision for readmission.
4. A student does not complete the degree requirements of a graduate program within 7 years of matriculation in the graduate program.
5. A student who has been dismissed from the University for any reason other than academics must first satisfy the conditions for readmission as indicated in the letter of dismissal. The dismissing campus renders the decision for readmission.
Non-Degree Graduate Students
Students who meet the general admission criteria may, based on an assessment of their preparedness to take graduate courses, be admitted as nondegree students. An application, including all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from an accredited postsecondary institution, must be submitted to be considered for admission as a nondegree student. Nondegree students will be limited to a total of 12 hours of graduate credit. Should a nondegree student subsequently apply for entry into a degree program, additional admission and all degree program requirements must be met.
Nondegree students must meet the same academic standards as degree seeking students.
Admissions-Graduate Certificate of Completion
Students who meet the general admission criteria may, based on an assessment of their preparedness to take graduate courses, be admitted to a graduate certificate program.
An application, including all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution, must be submitted to be considered for admission to a graduate certificate program.
Graduate certificate program students may only enroll in graduate courses outlined in the certificate programs. Should a certificate program student subsequently apply for entry into a degree program, additional admission and all degree program requirements must be met.
Graduate certificate students must meet the same academic standards as degree-seeking students.
International Applicants
An international student is defined as any non-United States citizen intending to study at centers located outside the United States, students who live outside of the United States enrolled through Worldwide-Online, as well as non-residents, non-immigrants planning to study in the United States (typically on a F-1 or a J-1 Visa). For further information, contact the International Student Affairs Counselor at toll free 866-509-0744.
An application for admission may be initiated online at www.embryriddle.edu/admissions or by contacting one of the Worldwide campuses or Worldwide-Online. International applicants must provide the following:
1. An official evaluation in English, which has been certified by a credential evaluating service. A fee is charged for the translation service and must be paid by the applicant. The results of the evaluation must be sent directly to Embry-Riddle by the evaluating service. For undergraduate level applicants, the evaluation must provide a course-by-course report of all courses completed. For graduate level applicants, the evaluation must provide evidence of college graduation equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in the United States. A course-by-course evaluation is not required. The Office of Enrollment Management has approved a list of credential evaluating services which applicants must use:
a.) American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
One DuPont Circle NW Suite 520
Washington, DC 20036
(Tel) 202-293-9161, (Fax) 202-872-8857
www.aacrao.org/credential/
b.) Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
(Tel) 414-289-3400, (FAX) 414-289-3411
www.ece.org
c.) World Education Services (Main Office)
P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
(Tel) 212-966-6311, 800-937-3895
(FAX) 212-739-6100
www.wes.org
d.) Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute
P.O. Box 6908, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(Tel) 310-275-3530, 800-234-1597
(FAX) 310-275-3528
www.aceil.com
e.) Foreign Credential Evaluations
1425 Market Blvd., NE Suite 330, PMB #305
Roswell, GA 30076
(Tel) 770-642-1108 (FAX) 770-641-8381
www.fceatlanta.com
f.) Josef Silny & Associates, Inc
International Education Consultants
7101 SW 102 Avenue, Miami, FL 33173
(Tel) 305-273-1616, (FAX) 305-273-1338
(Translations) 305-273-1984
www.jsilny.com
2. Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must:
a.) Attain a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 79-80 (internet based)
- or -
b.) Earn transferable credit for a course that is the equivalent of ENGL 123 English Composition at an accredited postsecondary institution.
c.) TOEFL scores must be sent directly to Embry-Riddle by the testing agency. To obtain a Bulletin of Information, write:
TOEFL Services
Education Testing Service
P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA
(Tel) 609-771-7100, Toll Free 877-863-3546
(Fax) 610-290-8972
www.ets.org
3. For international students intending to study in the U.S. on F-1 student visas; provide a bank letter and an affidavit of financial support, or a scholarship letter, documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases, and an advanced deposit to cover tuition for three terms. Upon receipt, the University will issue the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) form upon acceptance for admission.
4. Worldwide meets the needs of international students intending to study in the United States, with the assistance of a Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and two Designated School Officials (DSO). This staff serves as the central point of contact for issues concerning international students at Worldwide campuses. Students are provided with orientation materials with their acceptance letter. International students are eligible to study at the Orlando, Miami, and Ft. Lauderdale centers in Florida. They are also eligible to study at the center in Oakland, California. This staff also assists international students with the processing of forms and documentation of status required by foreign governments, sponsors, the U.S. government, and the University. For further information, contact the office of Student & Technology Services, International Student Advisor at toll-free 866-509-0744.
International students interested in attending any European Worldwide campuses may contact:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
International Regional Office
CMR 429
APO AE 09054-0429
DSN: 483-7811
Civilian: 011-49-631-303-27811
Fax: 011-49-631-303-27810
E-Mail: europe.rdo@erau.edu
Website: www.erau.edu/eu/
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
International Regional Office
Europaallee 6
D-67657 Kaiserslautern
Germany
Matriculation
Matriculation occurs when a student has been officially accepted for admission and has enrolled in an Embry-Riddle course. The enrollment must occur either concurrent with the submission of the formal application for admission and fees, or within two years of the date of acceptance.
ERAU Student Email Accounts
ERAU issues an email account to each Worldwide student. Please check your ERAU email frequently, as the University will use this account as a means of sending official notification on University matters. Although the software used to send some of these communications automatically includes an "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of each message, do not unsubscribe since this will hinder the process of the University providing you with important information. Email accounts will be available to students via ERNIE (ernie.erau.edu) within two days of registration for their first course.Your ERAU email account will remain active up to two years after your last ERAU course. For your convenience, you may set up your account to forward messages to another email address you already use. For more information, view the Information Technology site (you will be prompted to login to ERNIE).
Application Fees (nonrefundable)
Undergraduate & Graduate Application fee $50
International student application fee $50
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