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Application Requirements
All applicants to our distance-based programs must submit the following:
- Completed online application.
- Personal essay (200-300 words) describing the reasons you want to enroll in our distance education program.
- A scanned copy of your driver's license or passport.
- TOEFL score (if English is your second language)
- Professional Résumé
If you have NOT successfullly completed (receiving a grade C or above) at least 15 credit hours of college level work, you will need to submit the following:
- High School transcripts
- GED records (if applicable)
- College academic transcripts (if applicable)
- Letter(s) of recommendation (not from immediate family members) sent directly to SMWC.
- SAT or ACT scores (if you have graduated from high-scool less than 5 years ago)
If you HAVE sucessfully completed at least 15 credit hours of college level work, you will need to submit the following:
- College academic transcripts
Instructions for Transition to Teaching Licensure Students
If you are applying to our post-baccalaureate, transition to teaching licensure program, you must complete the Application for Admission and the Accelerated Teacher Licensure Supplemental Information.
You can complete both the application and supplemental information in our online application system.
Additionally, Transition to Teaching Licensure students need to have recommendations made using the "Transition to Teaching Licensure Program Recommendation Form."
Send application materials to:
Office of Distance Admission
Rooney Library
1 St Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN 47876
You may fax materials to: (812) 535-5010
or email: distance@smwc.edu
A note about Official College Transcripts
Federal law requires college transcripts be sent directly from the originating college where the coursework was completed. We cannot accept transcripts sent or delivered by students.
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