Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College and Marquette University agree to a cooperative relationship through this Guaranteed Admission Agreement to provide wider college access opportunities for transfer students from LCOOC and to inspire cross-cultural exchange between both campuses.  

This agreement offers Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College students Guaranteed Admission to Marquette University to complete their bachelor’s degree. Students must meet all the requirements outlined in this agreement to guarantee their admission to Marquette University.  

 

1. Academic Requirements
   1. Students must have received a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), complete a minimum of 24 transferable credit hours, and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale as a full-time student on all transferrable coursework taken at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College with no grades earned of less than C. Students asked to leave Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College for academic or non-academic reasons will not be considered for guaranteed admission.  
   2. Students are required to enroll in their Marquette University degree program within three (3) years of initial enrollment in the Guaranteed Admission program. Courses accepted for transfer credit must follow Marquette University’s Transfer Course/Credit Policy. Courses numbered lower than 100-level and courses not deemed transferable are not included in this agreement.
   3. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as part of the final admission process.  Examples of English language proficiency are provided in the Marquette international admissions process.  

1. Admission Requirements 
   1. Students must authorize Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College and Marquette University to disclose their educational records, including but not limited to, transcripts, admission, and advising information as appropriate. By signing the participation form, students agree to allow the two institutions to share information. Students may also receive communication from Marquette University sharing opportunities to participate in presentations, workshops, activities, student events, and visits. 
   2. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College at the time of transfer. Students must adhere to each institution’s standard policies and procedures including but not limited to those dealing with admission, enrollment in courses, transfer credits, financial aid, student conduct and discipline, academic probation, dismissal, and reentry. 
   3. During enrollment in the Guaranteed Admission Program, Marquette University will provide advisement to students to discuss academic program requirements and transfer credit policies when initiated by the student. It is recommended that students track their degree progress by working with their transfer advisor at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College and Marquette University. 
   4. This agreement applies to Marquette University programs listed in Appendix A. Note, not all undergraduate programs are available through this agreement as some programs do not offer a transfer entry option or may not have spaces to offer in a given semester. Students interested in a Marquette University program not listed in Appendix A should follow general transfer admission instructions and need not submit the Guaranteed Admission Agreement documents. 
   5. The degree programs in the College of Business Administration and College of Health Sciences have a higher cumulative GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, students must adhere to the listed requirements below for admission to the respective undergraduate degree program: 
      1. College of Business Administration – A grade of B or better in three of the following four courses.
         1. BUS 220, BUS 221, BUS 202, MTH 108
      2. College of Health Sciences – A grade of B or better in SCI 101 and SCI 103
   6. Students may also qualify for Marquette University scholarships. Available scholarships can be viewed on Marquette University’s website at www.marquette.edu/transfer.
   7. Students may apply for Honors in the Disciplines at Marquette University. A complete list of Disciplinary Honors Programs, their eligibility requirements, and application processes can be found at https://www.marquette.edu/honors/disciplinary-honors.php 

1. Important Notes
   1. All students participating in the Guaranteed Admission Agreement must apply to Marquette University using the Common Application or the Marquette University Admission Application by the Marquette University application deadline for the desired entry term. 
   2. Not pursuing the Guaranteed Admission Agreement and the associated requirements will not preclude the student from applying and being considered for admission to Marquette University using the traditional admission process.
   3. Students with a felony, misdemeanor, non-academic dismissal, or suspension will be evaluated by Marquette University’s Dean of Students prior to admission. As a result, admission cannot be guaranteed through this agreement.
   4. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College should publish this document on its website so that the details of this agreement are available to students interested in participating in the program. Marquette University and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College will have the right to review and approve all advertising for the Guaranteed Admission program. 
   5. This agreement is effective for three years and is subject to annual review. Any changes to the program regarding any part of this agreement, must be in writing so that this agreement can be re-evaluated. Notice of changes shall be provided at least 60 days prior to the first day of instruction (at both institutions) of the academic year in which the change will be implemented.
   6. Should the program be dissolved, students who are participating at that time will be guaranteed transfer into Marquette University provided they satisfy all program requirements.