Online Admissions

Application deadlines

For most programs, a completed application and all supporting materials must be received by:

• August 1 for programs beginning in the fall
• December 15 for programs beginning in the spring

Deadline exceptions:

Teacher certification and internship programs:

• June 15 for the fall semester
• November 15 for the spring semester

Counseling MS and Educational Leadership Ed.D.:

• May 1 for priority consideration, August 1 (final deadline) for the fall semester
• October 1 for priority consideration, December 15 (final deadline) for the spring semester

Early applications are strongly encouraged as program space is limited.

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Undergraduate/first-year

First-year applicants should submit the following:

• An Application for Admission through our online application portal or through the Common Application
• An official copy of all high school transcripts
• Test optional*
• Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Dental Hygiene applicants: letters, preferably at least one from a math or science teacher, are highly encouraged, but not required.
  • All other applicants: letters are encouraged, but not required.
• Personal Statement (Highly encouraged, but not required.)
• The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate)

* SAT or ACT scores are optional except for a few specialized programs. Ask your counselor for more information.

Complete your application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before January 1 of your senior year to receive priority consideration for financial aid.

Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants should submit the following:

• An Application for Admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application.
• Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.
• Proof of high school graduation (official high school transcript or copy of high school diploma).
  • Not required for RN to BSN and BSN to MSN online applicants.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Not required for all programs; see program-specific requirements for details.
• Personal Statement
  • Not required for all programs; see program-specific requirements for details.
• The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate).

Complete your application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before January 1 to receive priority consideration for financial aid.

Graduate Applicants

Graduate applicants should submit the following:

• An Application for Admission.
• Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Not required for all programs; see program-specific requirements for details.
• Personal Statement
  • Not required for all programs; see program-specific requirements for details.
• The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate).