University of Holy Cross

What is the accreditation of University of Holy Cross?

University of Holy Cross is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of an individual professional program.

Institutional accreditation is an important consideration for federal student-aid eligibility and for how other schools evaluate academic credit. It does not require another college to accept a particular course in transfer. Likewise, applicants to nursing, counseling, education and other licensure-oriented programs should verify the current accreditation or approval of their specific program and the requirements of the relevant state licensing authority before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at University of Holy Cross?

First-time undergraduate applicants to University of Holy Cross should expect to submit an application and a secondary-school record showing high school completion or an accepted equivalent. Reported admissions criteria include the high school transcript and GPA; class rank and recommendations are not listed as required criteria.

SAT and ACT scores are reported as neither required nor recommended in the 2024-25 admissions information. That is different from saying scores can never be considered, so applicants should follow the instructions on the application they use. English-language proficiency testing is required for applicants to whom the university's TOEFL requirement applies. A program may also impose separate prerequisites or screening, particularly when professional training or clinical work is involved.

The reported first-year admissions figures show 822 offers of admission from 1,116 applicants, an acceptance rate of about 74%. Those figures describe a past applicant pool, not an individual applicant's chances. Before submitting, applicants should check the current admissions instructions for their intended start term and degree, including any program-specific deadline.

What are the application fees and waivers at University of Holy Cross?

Applicants should check the payment instructions attached to the current University of Holy Cross application before submitting it. The amount due, if any, and any waiver process need to be confirmed for the applicant's route and degree level; tuition charges and enrollment deposits are separate expenses.

Someone who needs a fee waiver should ask admissions whether one is available and how to request it before reaching the application payment step. That timing matters because a waiver requested after a payment has been made may not function as a refund.

What types of ROTC programs are available at University of Holy Cross?

University of Holy Cross reports access to Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC through cooperating host institutions, rather than units based on its own campus. Students interested in either branch would need to coordinate ROTC requirements with their Holy Cross course schedule and travel arrangements.

ROTC participation, scholarship eligibility and any resulting service obligation are governed by the relevant military program; enrollment at Holy Cross alone does not confer an ROTC scholarship. Before committing, applicants should confirm that the host unit currently accepts Holy Cross students, which courses and training activities require travel, and how those credits fit their degree plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at University of Holy Cross?

University of Holy Cross generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses are separate decisions. Applicants should submit records of their prior college work and request a degree-specific credit evaluation.

A course can be transferable without satisfying a major requirement, particularly in programs with sequenced professional coursework. Transfer applicants should obtain an official evaluation identifying which courses meet general education, major and elective requirements, then check how many credits must be completed at Holy Cross. Applicants to clinical or licensure programs should also ask whether prerequisite grades, course recency or placement capacity affect their path to graduation.

What types of study abroad programs are available at University of Holy Cross?

Students considering study abroad while enrolled at University of Holy Cross should arrange academic approval before applying to an overseas program. The essential question is whether the planned courses will count toward their particular Holy Cross degree.

Approval is especially consequential in majors with required course sequences, field placements or licensure prerequisites. Students should also ask the university's academic and financial-aid offices how a proposed program would affect enrollment status, aid eligibility and the timing of graduation. A program offered by another institution should not be assumed to be a Holy Cross-operated exchange.