Mass Communication, BS

Graduates of the mass communication program will be able to produce all forms of mass communication by applying media concepts through writing, oral presentations and digital technologies;  critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy, fairness, and clarity;  understand and evaluate historical and cultural forms of mass communication with special focus on professional  practices and audience diversity,  and apply professional ethical principles aligned to the first amendment with special focus on the relationship between media ethics and vocation.

1. Submit the admissions application online at http://RochesterU.edu/apply. The application deadline is April 1 for the fall semester, and October 1 for the spring semester.
2. Freshmen applicants who have completed 12 years of education outside of the United States (US high school equivalent) are required to submit official original copies of evaluated transcripts. All international transcripts must be evaluated by an evaluation company who is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A list of approved evaluation companies can be accessed at www.naces.org/members. International student athletes are encouraged to have their coursework evaluated by Incred International Credential Evaluations, the official credential evaluation service of the NAIA. More information can be found at incredevals.org. All evaluated transcripts must include a cumulative GPA.

   Transfer applicants who have completed college or university coursework outside of the United States must also submit evaluated transcripts. See the section “Transferring Credit” below.

   Applicants who have received an education in the United States should refer to http://RochesterU.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/ for information on sending transcripts to RU.

3. Applicants born in a country where English is not an official language must submit test documentation of English language proficiency. Rochester University will accept:

Once Rochester University receives all the required items described above, applications are evaluated. All students educated outside the U.S. or Canada automatically enter Rochester University on academic alert, which may limit the number of hours for which they can enroll.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 520 on the paper based (pBT) or 68 on the internet-based (iBT) test. Official results must be mailed from TOEFL directly to Rochester University. More information can be found atwww.ets.org/toefl.

• Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 95. More information can be found at http://englishtest.duolingo.com/.

• Michigan English Test (MET) with a minimum score of 70. More information can be found at http://michiganassessment.org/michigan-tests/michigan-english-test-met/.

1 | Choose Your Application Method

2 | Submit the non-refundable application fee online ($40).

3 | Submit three letters of recommendation.

4 | Submit transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended.

5 | Complete a Statement of Purpose.

6 | Submit a signed Congregation Consent Form.