Admission to College for Freshman

Morton College’s open-door admission policy is dedicated to serving all individuals demonstrating the ability to benefit from the instruction offered and meeting one of the following criteria:

• Individuals who are high school graduates from a regionally accredited high school, General Education Development (GED) recipients, or individuals who are at least 18 years of age.
• Education Development (GED) recipients, or individuals who are at least 18 years of age.
• Individuals 16 years of age who are still in attendance at a high school may be admitted for accelerated college enrollment on the basis of the high school’s recommendation. Contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2484, for more information. Official high school transcripts are required and students must have the written consent of their high school principal or counselor.
• Students less than 16 years of age who obtain prior approval from their high school district and from the Provost may be admitted to Morton College.
• Admission may be granted to other individuals by special permission, but applicants are subject to the requirements of specific programs or courses. The College reserves the right to advise applicants whether they meet these requirements

*Morton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability in its education, admissions or employment policies.