Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

What is the accreditation of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University?

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, or SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of an individual nursing or allied-health program.

Accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility and can be important when applying to another college. It does not, however, require another institution to accept every transfer course. Likewise, institutional accreditation by itself does not establish eligibility for a particular professional license.

Applicants to a licensed health profession should check the current accreditation and approval status of their specific program, along with the rules of the relevant state licensing board. Program status, degree requirements, and licensing rules can change independently of the university's institutional accreditation.

What are the admission requirements at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University?

First-time undergraduate applicants should expect to submit an application and a secondary-school record showing high school completion or an accepted equivalent. The university considers the high school GPA and record; it does not operate under an open-admission policy.

In the 2024-25 admissions reporting, SAT and ACT scores, class rank, and recommendations were neither required nor recommended for general first-year admission. Completion of a college-preparatory program was considered but not required. An applicant subject to an English-language proficiency requirement should check the university's current TOEFL instructions before applying.

General admission and entry into a clinical program are different decisions. A nursing or allied-health pathway may have prerequisite courses, minimum grades, a separate application, health documentation, background checks, or clinical-placement conditions. The published requirements for the intended program and entry term should control an applicant's planning.

The reported first-year admission figures show 379 applicants admitted from 384 applicants, an acceptance rate of about 99%. That figure describes one entering-applicant pool; it does not mean every applicant qualifies for a particular major or clinical placement.

What are the application fees and waivers at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University?

Applicants should check the charge displayed in FranU's current application process for their applicant type and program before submitting. An application charge, when assessed, is separate from tuition, an enrollment deposit, and expenses connected with a clinical program.

Someone who may qualify for a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request process before paying. Applicants to graduate or professional programs should also check whether their program uses a separate application service with its own fee; a waiver from one application system need not cover another.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University?

Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC opportunities are reported through cooperating host institutions, not as units operated by FranU on its own campus. A student considering either branch should confirm that the host unit currently accepts FranU cross-enrollment and that required military-science classes fit the student's academic schedule.

Joining an ROTC class, entering a commissioning program, and receiving an ROTC scholarship are separate steps. Eligibility, physical standards, scholarship terms, and any service obligation are governed by the branch and host unit. Students in clinical programs should pay particular attention to possible conflicts between ROTC training and required clinical hours.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University?

FranU accepts transfer applicants and generally considers credit from other accredited institutions. Transfer entry is reported for fall, spring, and summer, but admission to the university does not automatically mean every previously completed course will satisfy a chosen major.

Applicants should submit official transcripts from each college attended and check whether their program also requires secondary-school records, prerequisites, or a separate application. Credit may be considered through Advanced Placement, CLEP examinations, and certain other recognized recommendations or assessments under applicable university policies.

The most useful comparison is a course-by-course evaluation against the intended FranU degree plan. This matters especially in nursing and allied health, where a course can transfer as elective credit without meeting a clinical-program prerequisite. Before enrolling, ask the admissions or registrar's office for an official evaluation and confirm how many credits must be completed at FranU to earn the degree.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University?

Students interested in international study should confirm their options with FranU before committing to a program. A semester elsewhere, a short-term course, and an independently arranged experience can have different approval and credit rules.

The first practical question is whether the proposed coursework will count toward the student's degree. Nursing and allied-health students should also determine whether a trip conflicts with sequenced courses or clinical placements; an overseas health experience should not be assumed to satisfy a U.S. clinical requirement. Written academic approval and a financial-aid review are particularly important before paying a third-party program provider.