Special Admissions Procedures
VU's Admission Procedure IF you have a Criminal History
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Vincennes University believes a safe environment is necessary for optimal learning, and it is the goal of the University to ensure all those admitted to the institution are committed to maintaining such an environment for themselves and their fellow members of the University community.
All applicants that have ever been adjudicated guilty, convicted of a felony, or other crime must submit a completed Felony Charge Form, including a personal statement addressing the criminal charge(s), and any other documentation the applicant believes supports their statement.
This form is printable and fillable. Completed form(s) are to be returned to the address noted on the bottom of the form. Once the completed form is received and reviewed, the Office of Admissions may then decide to approve the admission application, deny the application, or refer the application for further inquiry and review. Please note, an application will NOT be reviewed for admission until the completed form is received by the VU Office of Admissions. Individuals may appeal denied applications with the Background Appeal Committee. All Background Appeal Committee decisions are final.
The Admissions Office may also notify applicants that they will be required to pay the fee necessary to complete a criminal background check; a background check provided by the applicant will not be sufficient. Students admitted to Vincennes University and is later discovered to have lied or not been completely truthful about their criminal history, will be subject to immediate dismissal from the institution.
Felony Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester - July 15th
- Spring Semester - December 1st
- Summer Semester - May 1st
*Please be advised that felony charges may prevent a student from entering a degree program or from obtaining work in that field upon graduation. Even if a student's background check is cleared by the Admissions Office the student should have a conversation about the charges with his/her academic advisor, prior to beginning a degree program, to ensure the possibility of job placement after program completion.
Registration Requirements
All students must demonstrate college readiness before they are eligible to register for any classes.
College readiness can be demonstrated by:
GPA
College Credit
SAT/ACT*
Next Generation Accuplacer (2019 & later)*
*Only one minimum score is required.
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Housing
Housing and Residential Life at Vincennes University is excited to offer an all-gender living-learning community. This living community is open to all students wishing to live in the residence halls. If you are interested in learning more about this community, please visit the Housing and Residential Life page or reach out to the Housing and Residential Life Office via email at housing@vinu.edu or phone at 812-888-4225.
Financial Aid
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Indiana deadline for FAFSA is April 15 each year. Note: There is no application deadline for federal aid.
- Get started October 1st each year by applying online here: www.fafsa.gov.
- For more information on student financial services, visit the Financial Services page, reach out via email at fa@vinu.edu or call 800-742-9198.
- We have created a Financial Aid Checklist that you can download to help you through the process.
Vincennes University's College code is 001843
Scholarships
Vincennes University offers 4 academic scholarships: Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, Blue and Gold, Presidential, and Valedictorian/Salutatorian.
New students must complete the admissions application and meet all scholarship criteria to receive the award. All students must file the FAFSA each academic year. Recipients are eligible for only one Academic scholarship per academic year (fall and spring semesters only, summer is not included). These scholarships are not program-specific.
The award is contingent upon enrollment at Vincennes University and meeting all criteria for the specific scholarship awarded. All final high school transcripts for scholarship recipients will be verified and awards will be rescinded if scholarship criteria are not met. Recipients of the academic scholarships will be notified via email.
- For more information on scholarships, visit the scholarships page.
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