常见问题

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Q: What are the academic course requirements to be admitted into Principia? 

A: We recommend a strong college-prep program of 16 solid academic courses in high school, 包括4年的英语, 4年数学(代数I和代数II), 几何, 加上一门额外的数学课程), 3年自然科学, 包括一些实验室工作, 2 years of history and social science (including American history), and 2–3 years in the same foreign language as well as 2 years of academic electives (other than 音乐, 艺术, 计算机科学, 除非是AP课程). 

Q: How is my high school grade point average (GPA) computed by 原理上大学?

A: Only solid academic subjects are considered in a re-computation of the high school GPA. These subjects are 英语, math, history, social science, natural science, and foreign language. All Advanced Placement (AP) courses are considered in the computation of the GPA. AP and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are given one additional grade point; honors courses are given an additional half grade point. In this way, an A earned in AP 英语 will earn 5.0分而不是4分.0 (4.在荣誉课程中获得A, 5分). 艺术课程, 音乐, 演讲, 戏剧, 健康, PE, 商店, 家庭经济, 计算机科学, and other elective courses are not considered in the computation of the GPA.

Q: How can an admissions counselor help me? 

A: Your admissions counselors are advocates for you and will support you throughout the college selection and decision-making process–whether or not 原理上大学 is your final choice. Your counselor knows a great deal about the intricacies of the general college search process and is eager to help you make the decision that best fits your talents and dreams. 只需点击一下就能保持联系. 

十大网络彩票平台大全的招生顾问

问:你们的录取程序是怎样的? 

A: Once your application is complete (all components have been received by the Office of 招生), the 招生 Committee will review your application. Close attention is paid to your academic record, 你对灵性成长的承诺, achievement in extracurricular activities, and your readiness to contribute to the 原理上大学 community.

Q: Does Principia accept payments from 529 Savings Plans?

是的, currently 原理上大学 is eligible to accept funds from 529s. 《十大网络彩票平台大全》第四章代码是001744.

Q: Will Principia include the score from the writing section of the SAT or the ACT when determining cumulative or composite scores for scholarship eligibility?

A: Principia no longer requires the writing section on the SAT or ACT and will not use it in the cumulative score. If you so choose, Principia will administer our own holistic admissions assessment.

Q: How is my high school grade point average (GPA) computed by 原理上大学?

A: Only solid academic subjects are considered in a re-computation of the high school GPA. These subjects are 英语, math, history, social science, natural science, and foreign language. All Advanced Placement (AP) courses are considered in the computation of the GPA. AP and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are given one additional grade point; honors courses are given an additional half grade point. In this way, an A earned in AP 英语 will earn 5.0分而不是4分.0 (4.在荣誉课程中获得A, 5分). 艺术课程, 音乐, 演讲, 戏剧, 健康, PE, 商店, 家庭经济, 计算机科学, and other elective courses are not considered in the computation of the GPA.

Q: How does 原理上大学 view AP and IB exams?

A: A student who enters Principia with satisfactory scores on AP (3 or higher), IB (4 or higher in higher level examinations), and/or CLEP exams (scores are evaluated according to American Council on Education standards) in subjects that parallel courses given at Principia may receive college credit with approval of the dep艺术ment chairs concerned. No further examination or fee is required.

Q: Does Principia offer any athletic scholarships? 

A: As an NCAA Division III school, Principia is not allowed to offer athletic scholarships. 

Q. 我如何申请奖学金?

A: Students wishing to be considered for merit & affiliate awards should complete the separate scholarship application available on their applicant portal prior to admittance. All academic scholarships are awarded automatically based on academic 信息 included in your admissions application. Applicants completing Principia’s holistic assessment in lieu of SAT/ACT test scores will have these results reviewed and scored for scholarship eligibility based on 原理上大学 established standards. No separate scholarship application is required for academic scholarships.

Q: If I am admitted, when do I have to notify Principia of my decision? 

A: While we welcome acceptance notification to 原理上大学 at any time, students begin advising and registration in May, so we encourage you to notify us of your decision as soon as possible.

问:我应该什么时候到学校?

A: Arrive in time for 新学生 Orientation or sports camp if you are playing a fall sport. 联系招生办公室 for 信息 on how to get to campus.

问:我该如何把我的东西送到学校?

A:十大最大的网络彩票平台要求你们装运箱子, 包装箱子, 自行车, and luggage to campus no earlier than two weeks before your arrival (three weeks for international students). Indicate that you are a new student, as well as the name of your College house on each item you ship. You must pick up these items from the campus mailroom when you arrive.

This is your pre-arrival shipping address:

你的名字
新学生
梅贝克广场1号
原理上大学
艾尔萨，伊利诺伊州62028

问:我可以申请一套房子吗?

A:不是新生宿舍. 学生生活 will consider requests from transfer students going into upperclass housing. Assignments are made based on space availability.

Q: When will I find out who my roommate is?

A: You will find out (and meet) your roommate once you arrive on campus for orientation. You'll change rooms and roommates each semester.

Q: When can I make flight reservations to return home after exams?

A: Find out when your last final exam is scheduled. Exam times are determined by the hour the course meets during the semester. You may leave campus after your finals are completed.

问:我可以把我的车开过来吗?

A:你可以有一辆汽车, 卡车, 摩托车, 机动脚踏两用车, 共和党, 电动踏板车, or Segway) on campus if you register it with Campus Security. 带上你的驾照, 保险证明, and $100 registration fee to Campus Security during 新学生 Orientation. Yearly registration is required for all student vehicles. 

问:我应该带什么来学校?

A: Check out our packing list for 信息 about what to bring and what to leave at home.

Q: Can I wait to purchase housing necessities until after I arrive on campus?

答:目标, Walm艺术 and other stores are all located within 20 minutes of campus, 和圣保罗的主要购物区. 路易斯到这里要45-60分钟. Supplementary items are available through the 大学店.

问:我可以在校园里工作吗?

是的. Most students work an average of 5–15 hours per week, though some occasionally petition to work 15–20 hours per week. On-campus jobs range from office receptionists and fitness center attendants to sales associates and library assistants. All student employees are required to work in our 餐厅 Services or Facilities Dep艺术ments before taking on other jobs. Learn more about student employment here.

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States per Dep艺术ment of 首页land Security guidelines. Proof of such eligibility must be provided before your first day of work. Acceptable forms of identification are detailed on the I-9 form, and all must be original documents. A school ID card with a photograph or school report card may be presented in place of a driver’s license. 访问 the student employment page for more 信息. 

Q: What is the 学生知情权 信息 for 原理上大学?

A:这是 学生知情权 信息.

Q. 我可以在哪里使用我的膳食计划?

A. The meal plan consists of two accounts, the Meal Plan Account and Plus Account. The Meal Plan Account can be used in either Student 餐厅 or Piasa酒吧. The Plus Account can be used in the 大学店, Piasa酒吧, 和学生餐饮.

Q.What is the difference between the two accounts?

A. The Meal Plan Account is for meals and can only be used in Student 餐厅 and Piasa酒吧. The Meal Plan Account receives the student discount for non-packaged items and is not taxed. The Plus Account can be used at any of the 餐厅 Services venues: 大学店, Piasa酒吧, 和学生餐饮. 这个账户要纳税, receives the student discount in Student 餐厅 only, and can have points added to it during the semester. The Plus Account is flexible and can be used to purchase toiletries, 学校用品, 从学校商店买的零食, 在Piasa酒吧随便吃点东西, 如果需要的话, 在学生食堂用餐.

Q. 什么是学生用餐?

A.Student 餐厅 is your best value for your Meal Plan because pricing is at a food cost level for students on the meal plan. Student 餐厅 serves mostly made-from-scratch items and the more popular prepared items. During each semester, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served seven days a week.

Q. Piasa酒吧是什么?

A.The Piasa酒吧 is a fast casual eatery serving subs, 披萨, 沙拉, 三明治, 冰淇淋, and assorted beverages prepared by students. 

Q. 什么是学院商店?

A.The 大学店 sells a wide variety of items from 学校用品 to chips, 冷冻的内脏和洗漱用品, and Principia insignia apparel to drinks. 

Q. Can I treat a friend or family with my Meal Plan?

A.The Meal Plan is there for you to use and purchase what you want, 包括客人的购买, but you must be present at the time of any purchase with your PrinCard. Please take into consideration that the Meal Plan is designed to provide meals for one person for the school term, 所以合理地预算你的账户.

Q. What do I do when I run low on points on my Meal Plan account?

A.When the points on your Meal Plan Account are depleted, you can use the points on your Plus Account. Additional points can be added to your Plus Account at any time, but there is a 3% fee and a minimum addition of $50. Points left over at the end of spring semester that were not p艺术 of the original Plus Account will be credited to any outstanding PrinBill charges, and then the remaining balance will be refunded via direct deposit. 

Q. 我如何给我的Plus账户加积分?

A.可以通过添加点 市场原则. Points can be added with a 3% fee and minimum $50 dollars added (i.e. 在账户上加50美元是51美元.50; $100 added on the account costs $103).

Q. 我怎样才能在我的膳食计划上省钱?

A.The biggest way to save money on your plan is to initially select the right plan for you. Making the right choice in the beginning can save you more than 10% of the cost of purchasing additional points during the term by eliminating the add-on fee and taxes.

Q. If I lose my PrinCard and need to get a new one, what do I do? 

A.You should go to Campus Security to get a new PrinCard. 如果校园保安关闭了, you should come to 餐厅 Services and inform the manager on duty that you need to get a new PrinCard. You will be issued a temporary voucher that will allow you to temporarily purchase meals. The voucher will then need to be taken to Campus Security so they can make your new PrinCard.