Admissions Requirements

First-Time, First-Year (Freshmen) Applicants

Students applying to a bachelor’s degree program with no previous coursework at a college or university are considered first–time, first-year (freshmen) university students.

The application requirements are different for students coming from a High School in the United States or outside of the country:

Applicants from a U.S. High School

International students who have completed only coursework from the United States, or have a combination of international and U.S. coursework, must meet the minimum Admissions Requirements to be considered for admission. 

Applicants from an International High School

First-time, first-year applicants must have completed the secondary education/high school in their own country or the equivalent in another country. Good academic standing with a “2.5” grade point average (on a scale of A, B, C, D, F) or better for all the courses taken, including Math/Science, at the secondary school is required.

Transfer Applicants

Students applying to a bachelor’s degree program with completed secondary education and some coursework at a college or university are considered “transfer” applicants.

The application requirements are different for students transferring from a school in the United States or outside of the country:

Applicants from a U.S. College or University

International students who have completed only coursework from the United States, or have a combination of international and U.S. coursework, must meet the minimum Transfer Admissions Requirements to be considered for admission. 

Applicants from an International College or University

Good academic standing with a “C” grade point average (on a scale of A, B, C, D, F) or better for all the undergraduate courses, including Math, is required.

Graduate Applicants

Students who have earned a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree may apply for a master's degree. These applicants are considered “graduate” applicants.

Good academic standing with a “B” grade point average (on a scale of A, B, C, D, F) or better for all graduate courses is required. Find out more about the Admissions Requirements for Graduate Applicants.

Additional Requirements for Admission

Please review the International Students Application Checklist for the steps you need to take to be considered for admission.