Admission & Enrollment

Crete Campus Admission & Enrollment

Lincoln Campus and Online Admission & Enrollment (these links need to be updated to the new content below)

Crete Campus Admission & Enrollment

General Admission Policy

www.doane.edu/admission-and-aid/apply

The overarching goal of Doane University is to attract engaged students who can benefit from our superior educational program, graduate, and use their education to serve and lead in the state, the nation, and the world. We seek students who want to be actively involved in the intellectual enterprise and the community and who embrace the ideals of high expectations, personal responsibility, leadership, and free inquiry.

High School Seniors and First-year Students

Full-time students and part-time students requesting financial assistance must apply for admission.

Must submit an unofficial high school transcript, students can gain admittance if they meet admission requirements. If a student does not meet the admission requirements, they follow a different process.

An official transcript of credits from the high school (and/or other educational institution). 

The Doane University Office of Admission must receive a new student’s official FINAL high school transcripts prior to registering for the semester following the offer of admission.

Doane University’s selective admission program is based on the following criteria:

1. rank in high school graduating class, college preparatory coursework, high school grade point average (GPA), and
2. individual character and personal abilities.

Every applicant is considered equally without reference to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Successful applicants to Doane will:

• complete a strong college preparatory program. Preference is given to applicants who have taken four years of English, and three years of each mathematics, science, and social studies. Two years of a foreign language is also encouraged.

Students may be admitted on the basis of a GED score.

Students who wish to enter Doane University from a home-schooling environment must complete the application for admission and submit the following:

1. Satisfactory transcript documentation. In lieu of a transcript, a completed “Home School Credit Evaluation Form” is accepted (contact the Office of Admission to obtain a form).

High school students are encouraged to submit an application for admission during the first semester of their senior year. Applicants must have at least six semesters of completed coursework evident on their high school (secondary) transcript. Incomplete or false information is grounds for denial of admission or subsequent dismissal from the university. The steps for applying for admission are to:

1. complete an application for admission online and submit it to the Office of Admission, and
2. provide official academic transcripts and financial aid information from all secondary (high schools) and post-secondary (colleges and/or universities) institutions from whom you have received college credit

Upon receipt of all application materials, the Admissions Representatives will review the application file and notify the applicant of a decision within two to three weeks. If accepted, the applicant must send a $200 enrollment deposit–refundable through May 1–to confirm placement in the incoming class.

Spring Term Applicants

First-year and transfer students applying for admission to Doane University’s Spring term must meet applicable admission standards as stated in the “first-year” and “transfer” sections. Upon receipt of all application materials, the Admissions Representatives will review the file for admission and notify the applicant of a decision within two to three weeks. If admitted, the applicant must send in a $200 enrollment deposit–refundable through February 1–to confirm their place in the class.

Dual-Credit

Dual-credit courses are those that are taught to high school students for which the students receive both high school credit and college credit.  Dual-credit courses, regardless of location (main campus, high school) or modality (on-ground, hybrid, online) maintain the same rigor and learning objectives of Doane University’s academic offerings.  

Dual-credit courses completed with a satisfactory grade can be applied to a bachelor’s degree at Doane University.  Dual-credit courses may be transferred to other higher education institutions, but it is the student’s responsibility to determine how that credit will be accepted.  

High school students who maintain a sophomore, junior or senior status and residents of Nebraska are eligible to enroll in Doane University’s dual-credit program or by special permission of the Director of Extended Learning.

Dual-credit students are subject to the same academic policies and procedures of a Doane University student.  For more information about Doane University’s dual-credit program visit www.doane.edu/dual-credit.

Dual-credit students cannot apply or be awarded financial aid.

International Applicants

Doane is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. More information is available in the Office of Admission.

Four-Year Guarantee

Doane University was one of the first institutions in the nation to initiate a four-year graduation guarantee. The guarantee is available to all first-time students who enter the Crete Campus in the fall semester. 

Doane agrees to offer all required courses necessary to complete one major, the Doane Core Connections, and the University’s graduation requirements within four years.  We will provide a qualified academic advisor to assist students in scheduling classes. Doane will provide academic support services to assist students in successfully completing their degree.

The student will enroll in eight consecutive semesters as a full-time student earning an average of 15 credits per term and will need to maintain a cumulative GPA to remain in good academic standing. The student will declare their major before their fourth semester. In addition, the student has to meet at least once per semester with their assigned academic advisor.

If the student is unable to complete their chosen major in four years and all the requirements have been met, Doane University will assume tuition costs for up to 18 credits per semester during the next two consecutive semesters of the courses needed to complete an undergraduate degree.

Readmit Process

A readmitted student is defined as a student who has matriculated at Doane University, Crete campus, but does not enroll in consecutive terms, in effect, stepping out of the educational process, who then decides to re-enroll on the Crete campus. The readmitted student could also be a graduate of the Crete campus who decides to return for another degree.

Readmitted students will be required to complete a short form in the Admission Office. After the student completes the form, the Admission Office will check with the Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid Office, Student Leadership Office, Business Office, and the Athletic department, as well as its own records, to determine if the student is eligible to be readmitted.

HELPS Program

Higher Education Life Planning Systems (HELPS) is a program designed for graduates of Doane’s Crete campus who wish to return to the Crete campus to seek further education that prepares them for better career opportunities. Candidates must demonstrate that by returning for a specific progression of courses, career advancement is possible.

HELPS participants must be full-time students. They can earn tuition-free undergraduate credit during two academic terms (summer excluded) not to exceed 36 credits. If their program exceeds two academic terms, they must pay for the additional credit hours required. Graduates must have completed their Doane degree at least two years prior to eligibility. A maximum of six to eight hours of pre-approved credit can be transferred to count toward a major pursued in the HELPS program. This transfer may be accomplished with approval of the Chief Academic Officer prior to beginning the program at Doane, or subsequent to the completion of work on campus. Credits from the Lincoln, Omaha or Online programs, when applicable, are accepted, as well as those from other institutions. An application for admission and detailed guidelines are available from the Admission Office.

Lincoln Campus and Online Admission & Enrollment

Requirements for Admission

www.doane.edu/apply

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Doane University welcomes applications from students of all backgrounds and experiences. To be considered for admission to our Lincoln or Online programs, applicants must complete the following steps:

1. Submit an Application for Admission
   Begin your journey by completing our free online application at www.doane.edu/apply.

2. Provide Official Transcripts

   • High School Transcript or GED
     Required unless the student has completed an associate degree. Home-schooled applicants must submit a transcript or GED certificate.

   • Post-Secondary Transcripts
     Submit official transcripts from all colleges, universities, or technical institutions attended after high school. All transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Doane University.

3. Enrollment Fees

   • A one-time $20 enrollment fee is required for all students (degree- and non-degree-seeking).

   • An additional $65 program development fee applies to degree-seeking students prior to their first term.

4. Academic Standing Review
   Applicants with a GPA below 2.0 or current academic suspension must notify their recruitment specialist. Admission may require additional documentation or conditions.

5. Final Transcript Deadline
   All official transcripts must be received by the end of the first term. Students with missing transcripts after this deadline may be placed in a “non-degree-seeking” status until received.  If transcripts are not received by the start of the second week of classes, Financial Aid will not be available.   

6. Notification of Admission
   Applicants will receive an official decision letter once all materials have been received and reviewed. Please note: submission of materials does not guarantee admission. Incomplete or false information is grounds for denial of admission or subsequent dismissal from the university.

Doane University considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status.

Graduate Admission Requirements

1. Submit an Application for Admission
   Begin your journey by completing our free online application at www.doane.edu/apply.

2. Provide Official Transcripts

• Post-Secondary Transcripts
  Submit official transcripts from all colleges, universities, or technical institutions attended after high school. All transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Doane University.

3. Enrollment Fees

• A one-time $50 enrollment fee is required for all students (degree- and non-degree-seeking).

4. Academic Review
   Official transcripts are reviewed and admission is determined based on successful completion of applicants undergraduate degree.  Admission may require additional documentation or conditions.

5. Final Transcript Deadline
   All official transcripts must be received by the first day of class. If official transcripts are not received by the start of the second week of classes, Financial Aid will not be available.   

6. Notification of Admission
   Applicants will receive an official decision letter once all materials have been received and reviewed. Please note: submission of materials does not guarantee admission. Incomplete or false information is grounds for denial of admission or subsequent dismissal from the university.

Doane University considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status.

Transfer Applicants

Students transferring to Doane must meet the following requirements:

• Application Submission
  Complete the application at www.doane.edu/apply.

• Transcripts
  Provide official high school/GED records (waived if an associate degree with 60+ credits has been earned), along with official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.

• Admission Criteria

  • An earned associate degree with a minimum of 60 credits from an accredited institution guarantees admission.

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from institutions attended in the past 3 years is preferred.

  • Applicants with disciplinary or academic dismissals will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Transcript Evaluation
  Final transfer credit determination is completed by the Office of the Registrar. Credit is posted after the census date for Lincoln and Online students and after deposit for Crete campus students.

• Enrollment Fees for Lincoln and Online Transfers

  • $20 enrollment fee

  • $65 program development fee (degree-seeking students)

Enrollment & Academic Advising

From your first conversation through graduation, you’ll be supported by a team dedicated to your success.

• Recruitment Specialist
  Your dedicated specialist will review transfer credit, provide insight into programs, and guide you through the enrollment process.

• Academic Advisor
  Once enrolled, you’ll be paired with an academic advisor who will help you create a degree plan, register for courses, and connect you with campus resources. Our advisors are flexible and responsive-your success is their priority.

Returning Students

If you have been out of enrollment for five consecutive terms, your status becomes inactive. To return, complete the Returning Student Application at web.doane.edu/returning-students to reactivate your student record and continue your academic journey.

Open Learning Academy

For students seeking professional development or individual courses without pursuing a degree:

• No application is required

• Financial aid is not available

• Visit www.doane.edu to learn more

International Students (F-1 Visa Holders)

Doane is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. In addition to standard admission materials, international applicants must:

• Demonstrate English language proficiency

• Submit evaluated and translated academic records through a NACES-approved agency

• Provide proof of financial support

• Submit valid passport information

Please Note:
Lincoln and Online programs are non-residential and do not provide housing, meal plans, or campus services. F-1 students must maintain full-time enrollment and follow federal guidelines for course load and vacation terms.  Please see our International Student Admissions (Can we hyper link this once it is completed?) page for additional information.