Application Process
Application Process
Admission at Paris American Institute is granted on a rolling enrollment schedule. There are no deadlines for applications because we continually accept new students throughout the year. An application is reviewed by the admissions committee and evaluated based on a number of specific criteria. Original and official transcripts must be used for all accepted applications. Official transcripts that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. An interview may be necessary to complete the application process. Upon submission of an application, students will be notified within 30 days as to whether or not acceptance has been granted. The institution admits students regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age. Paris American Institute reasonably accommodates applicants and students with disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws.
Admission Requirements
Completed Paris American Institute application and application fee payment $100.
Copy of government issued photo ID.
Current resume or CV.
Any non-English documentation must have a certified English translation.
Transcripts not in English are evaluated by an appropriate third party and translated into English at the expense of the student.
Undergraduate Admission
Copy of high school diploma or its equivalent.
Copy of high school transcripts.
Current photo identification; ID or passport.
* Any non-English documentation must have a certified English translation.
Admission to the bachelor program may be accepted for students returning to school after 5 years of documented work experience. These students may be accepted as a non-degree seeking student.
Graduate Admission
2 Letters of recommendation from faculty or employer.
Updated resume/CV.
Copy of each diploma: bachelor’s degree and high school diploma.
Original transcript of last received degree.
Current photo identification – ID or passport.
* Any non-English documentation must have a certified English translation.
Admission to the master’s program may be accepted for students returning to school after 5 years of documented work experience upon review of prior learning experience. These students may be accepted as non-degree seeking students.
Doctorate Admission
Letter of intent for admission to the doctoral program.
A work statement letter (Minimum of 3 years of experience).
3 Letters of recommendation from faculty, colleagues, or employers.
Updated resume/CV.
Copy of each diploma: master’s degree, bachelor’s degree and high school diploma.
Original transcript of last received degree.
Current photo identification – ID or passport.
* Any non-English documentation must have a certified English translation.
Admission to the doctorate program may be accepted for students who have a master’s degree in another field. These students may be accepted as non-degree seeking students.
Applicants to the doctoral program must submit proof of earning a master’s degree in business related topics, transcripts, a resume/cv, and 3 letters of recommendation by faculty, colleagues or employers. Admission to the doctorate program may be accepted for students returning to school after 5 years of documented work experience upon review of prior learning experience. These students may be accepted as non-degree seeking students.
If official original transcripts are not sent with the application, the transcripts must be sent prior to:
a. the first 9 semester credit hours for bachelor program
b. the first 6 semester credit hours for master program
c. the first 8 semester credit hours for doctorate program
Or else the student may be withdrawn from the program and would need to re-apply for admission.
ALL PROGRAMS
Transfer Credits
Undergraduate Degrees
Paris American Institute may award a maximum of 75 percent of transfer credits required for the bachelor’s degree program. This can be a combination of transfer credit and experiential or equivalent credit (including challenge/test-out credits). Courses accepted for transfer credit are relevant to the program of study and equivalent in both content and degree level. Credit awarded for experiential or equivalent learning cannot exceed 25 percent of the credits required for a bachelor’s degree.
Master’s Degrees
Paris American Institute may award a maximum of 50 percent of the credits required for a master’s degree program from transfer credits. Courses accepted for transfer credit are relevant to the program of study and equivalent in both content and degree level.
Professional Doctoral Degrees
The institution may award a maximum of 15 percent of the credits required for a professional doctoral degree program (or nine semester credit hours for a 60-semester credit hour degree program) through transfer credit. Courses accepted for transfer credit are relevant to the program of study and equivalent in both content and degree level.