Bachelor of Science in Fraud and Financial Crime: Admission Requirements
| Application Fee | $40 |
| Online Application Form | Start application Enter “NA” in the personal statement section on the application as the form. All documents can be uploaded separately via the General Admissions Document. |
| GPA | Minimum 2.5 for any College transfer credit Minimum 3.0 for high school transcripts Applicants with a GPA below the minimum may be admitted at the department’s discretion. A GPA letter will be required. |
| Transcript | Official final high school transcripts (with graduation date) are required for all undergraduate students. If you are entering with an associate degree or transferring a minimum of 57 credits from a four-year college, your general educational requirements are considered complete. We can help you order transcripts via the General Admissions Document. |
| Letter of Recommendation | Provide one letter of recommendation from a faculty member or professional colleague. Letter of Recommendation Form |
| Personal Statement | A brief essay that outlines your qualifications, skills, work experience, and reasons for pursuing this profession. |
| Résumé | A detailed work history that highlights any experience that may be relevant to this program. |
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Transfer Credit
Students can transfer up to 60 credits from a 2-year institution and up to 90 credits from a 4-year institution to the online B.S. in Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation degree program. Transfer credit is awarded for courses taken at a regionally accredited college that are equivalent to those taught at Utica College and in which you’ve received a grade of “C” or better. The last 30 credit hours in the bachelor’s program must be earned at Utica College. Note that we require official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended, as well as a transcript showing degree awarded.
Shortly after you receive your letter of admission, you will receive an evaluation of your transfer credits from the Registrar’s Office. If you want to review possible credit eligibility ahead of time, use TES® (Transfer Evaluation System).
International Students
If you are seeking enrollment as an international student, please submit the following:
| Application Fee | $40 |
| Online Application Form | Start application |
| English Language Proficiency Test | If English is not your first language, submit your test scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS. UC requires a TOEFL score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79 internet-based and IELTS of 6.0 |
| Official Transcripts | As part of the admissions process, we require an evaluation of your overseas degree and transcripts to determine their equivalency in the U.S. You may use the following universal organization: https://www.wes.org. |
| Program-Specific Requirements | Letter of support from your employer (form provided by Utica College) |
When to Apply
You can apply right now using our online application form. We accept applications throughout the year for enrollment into our spring, summer, and fall terms. You’ll receive a response from the admissions department within 2–3 weeks.