Holy Names University [HNU] Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Oakland, CaliforniaLocation

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Estd1868established year

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Private (Not for Profit)

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Holy Names University is a private institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs to students from all over the world. Students enrolling in programs offered by the Roman Catholic University must note that the application for both undergraduate and graduate courses starts in three terms, fall, spring, and summer. The admissions take place on a rolling basis and students are required to be prepared with all the necessary documents like official transcripts, LOR, and financial certificates.

The university has popular courses like MBA, Masters in Nursing, and Masters in Psychology.
Students are not required to submit GMAT and GRE scores for graduate degrees.
Undergraduate students can give SAT and ACT exams apart from ELP scores.
The application form is offered online by the university for students without any chargeable fees.

Holy Names University Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Degrees offered	Bachelor’s and Master’s
Intake Sessions	Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Work experience	Not Required
Financial Aid	Available
Exams Accepted	IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo

Holy Names University Application Deadlines

It accepts admission applications on a rolling basis for domestic students. International applicants are advised to apply by the deadlines tabulated below:

Semester	Deadline (UG)	Deadline (PG)
Fall	July 15	July 15
Spring	December 1	December 1
Summer	-	May 1

Holy Names University International Admissions

International applicants are accepted from all over the world. The application process is quite similar to that of domestic students, however, some additional documents need to be submitted.

Application Portal: Holy Names Admission Portal
Admission Requirements: Applicants are required to submit the following documents to be eligible for Holy Names University admissions -

Completed Application
Official Transcripts
- High School or equivalent Transcripts
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Transcripts (Graduate admissions)
- Must be sent directly to the college.
- Should be accompanied by Certified English Translations if not in English.
- Course-by-Course evaluation from a third party such as World Education Services or similar.
SAT/ACT Scores
- SAT school code: 4059
- ACT school code: 0230
English Proficiency Scores
Two Letters of Recommendation (Graduate admissions)
Personal Statement
Bank Statements
Copy of Passport
Immunization Certificate
There may be programs specific requirements such as Resume, Interview, etc.

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

International applicants need to demonstrate their English Language Proficiency to study in the USA. Applicants from English-speaking countries are exempted from this requirement. Minimum scores required are tabulated below:

Test	Undergraduate	Graduate
TOEFL iBT	45	79
IELTS	5.0	6
Duolingo English Test	100	100
PTE ACADEMIC	45	45
MELAB	60	-

US Visa for International Students

International applicants need to apply for an F1 or J1 student visa to study in the USA. The university will issue the I -20 form required for visa application after the student has been admitted for academic year and has provided-

Copy of passport identification page
Bank Statement
Financial Affidavit of Support

After this, pay your SEVIS Fee. Your SEVIS ID will be printed on I- 20.

One can then apply for a visa and submit the required documents to the US Embassy in your home country. Finally, schedule and attend your visa interview.

Documents required for visa application:

Acceptance Letter
I-20 form
English Proficiency Scores
Receipt of SEVIS Fee
Health Certificate
Proof of Financial Support

Holy Names University Undergraduate Admissions

The university offers undergraduate programs in fields of Arts, Biological Science, Business, Career, and Life Planning, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Counselling Psychology, Criminology, Economics, etc. Students may choose to apply without SAT/ACT scores.
Where to Apply: Online Portal or Common Application
Admission Requirements:

Completed Application
Official High School Transcript
SAT or ACT Scores
Passport
Resume
Financial Certificate
English Language Proficiency Test Scores

Holy Names University Graduate Admissions

It offers masters in Business, Nursing, Psychology, Sports, Education, and Music. Applicants can apply for admissions through the Holy Names Admission Portal. The admission requirements for various graduate programs are tabulated below:

Requirements	Masters in Nursing	Full-time MBA	Master of Music Education and Kodály Specialist	Masters in Psychology	Applied Sport and Performance Psychology Program
Official Transcripts	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Required	Required	Required	Required
Letters of Recommendation	2 LORs	2 LORs	2 LORs	2 LORs	2 LORs
Resume	Not Required	Required	Not Required	Not Required	Required
Personal Statement	Required	Required	Not Required	Admission Essay	Admission Essay
Additional Requirements	Current RN license	-	Audition with the Music Faculty	Interview	Interview

It may take up to 4-5 weeks for the successful processing of the application and the arrival of the decision. Students will be informed about the admission decision and the further procedures to be followed via email. International applicants are advised to apply two months prior to the start of the term. Upon acceptance, international students need to apply for an I-20 form and visa.