Making the Transition to First Year College
Future students applying to first-year associate or bachelor’s programs can apply at any time of the year, with no formal deadline in effect. Admission to the nursing program is the only exception and further information is provided below.
Admissions Requirements
Accepted Qualifications
- Applicants seeking entry to an associate or bachelor’s program must present a high school diploma and an official transcript from an approved secondary school.
- Students who do not possess a high school diploma must present a recognized High School Equivalency Diploma transcript of their NY State (or other) General Education test scores and a copy of their certificate.
Academic Entry Requirements
- Students who have achieved a high school GPA of 71 or above will be considered for admittance to the institution (with the exception of the nursing program).
- Students who have a GPA between 65 and 70 may participate in our conditional admittance program on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that all accepted first year students are required to take a skills assessment administered online, prior to class placement.
Nursing Admissions Requirements
Pre-licensure Track Admission Requirements
Freshmen (Fall Entry)
To be considered for direct entry into the Pre-Licensure Track, students must meet the following criteria:
- SAT: 1050 or higher (super score) or ACT: 21 or higher
- Cumulative high school GPA of 85 (3.0) or higher
Freshmen Transfer Students (Spring Entry)
The Department of Nursing will consider students who have completed their first semester of college and would like to transfer in the spring semester. To become a candidate for direct entry into the Nursing Program for spring entry, students must meet the following criteria:
- SAT: 1050 or higher (super score) or ACT: 21 or higher
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must earn a grade of "C" or higher in BIO-1140, BIO-1141 and MAT-1105 prior to the fall semester

Robert Oliva ’04
Office: 718.489.5372
First-Year Recruitment
Name | Title | Office Number | Work Cell | |
Robert Oliva | Vice President of Enrollment Management & Community Relations | 718-489-5372 | 347-680-5570 | |
Romello Rogers ‘19 | Assistant Director of Admissions | 718-489-5318 | 917.287.4371 | |
Ruben Gonzalez | Executive Director of Admissions & Events Management | 718-489-5215 |
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Ferdinand Rivera | Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management | 718-489-2046 |
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Transfer and Graduate Recruitment
Subject | Title | Office Number | |
Transfer | 718-489-5200 | [email protected] | |
Graduate | 718-489-5200 | [email protected] | |
Lisa Randazzo | Admissions Counselor | 718-489-3423 | [email protected] |
International Recruitment
Subject | Title | Office Number | |
International | 718-489-5200 |
Management
Name | Title | Office Number | Work Cell | |
Robert Oliva ‘04 | Vice President of Enrollment Management & Community Relations | 718.489.5372 | 347-680-5570 | [email protected] |
More Information
St. Francis College offers a range of programs and initiatives in support of incoming first year students. From earning college credits in high school through the Bridge Plus Program, aspiring to our Honors and McGuire Scholars Programs, and joining our diverse campus community - there are lots of opportunities to explore.
Pathway to Medicine Program
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