Freshman Requirements

Decisions about freshman admission are based primarily on high school courses (see pre-college curriculum below) and grades, performance on the ACT or SAT, and high school rank.  Admission requirements may vary by college and curriculum*.  To apply:

1. Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission.
2. Pay the application fee of $50 (non-refundable). 
3. Submit test scores: either ACT (American College Test) test scores or SAT (Educational Testing Service) test scores may be submitted. Test results may be submitted from the testing agency or may appear on the official high school transcript.
4. Submit your official transcript(s) and high school counselor verification form. Currently enrolled high school applicants must submit official transcripts reflecting at least six semesters of high school work. GED applicants should submit an official copy of their GED scores.

*Note: applicants to the School of Music must also pass an audition.  Admission to the School of Nursing is a two-step process with the new freshmen being admitted to the lower-level division and then re-applying to the upper-division as a junior.

Pre-College Curriculum (PCC):

• Four credits of English/Language Arts

English I, English II, English III, English IV (or AP English)

• Three credits of Mathematics

Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry (see note below on substitutions)

• Three credits of Science

Credits to include life science, physical science, and earth/space science (at least one lab)

• Three credits of Social Studies

From U.S. History, Economics, Government, World Geography and World Civilization

• 1/2 credit of Health

• 1/2 credit of Physical Education

• One credit of History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts

History and appreciation of visual and performing arts or another arts course that incorporates such content.

• Two credits of Foreign Language

Required or demonstrated competency in a foreign language.

• Seven credits of Electives (five rigorous credits)

• Recommended strongly: one or more courses that develop computer literacy

Note: A student may substitute an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary, or higher level course with a program of study if the substituted course offers the same or greater academic rigor and the course covers or exceeds the minimum required content.

Note: Out of state freshmen applicants may be exempt from PCC.