Apply to University College
Undergraduates
To apply for admission, please submit the following:
- a completed University College Application for Admission form
- a $35 application fee (non-refundable)
- an essay describing your educational goals
- Official transcripts of all previous college work (undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate); (University College can request the transcript(s) on your behalf, click here for the transcript release form)
- (If you have completed fewer than 15 college credits, please provide your high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores.)
Graduates
All applicants for admission to a graduate program must submit the following:
- A completed Application for Graduate Admission form, including the required essay for all graduate programs, and additional writing samples for selected graduate programs.
- A nonrefundable $35 application fee.
- Official transcripts of all previous college work (undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate); (University College can request the transcript(s) on your behalf, click here for the transcript release form)
- Three academic or corporate letters of recommendation; (click here for reference form)
Several graduate programs also require additional writing samples and standardized test scores. Visit "Listing of Programs" on this website, then the program of your choice, and review program-specific admissions requirements. Additional program-specific admissions requirements are also noted on the admission application. Personal interviews are not required, but may be scheduled.
Graduate Admission Time Line
University College and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences review completed applications and make admissions decisions on a rolling basis. The process typically takes four to six weeks, and so we urge applicants to submit their materials by the following schedule in order to ensure a timely decision: mid-November for spring; mid-April for summer; mid-July for fall. If you plan to apply for federal financial aid, please note that this process can take six to eight weeks. It is suggested that applicants begin by completing their FAFSA at the time of application. For additional information about Financial Aid and step-by-step Financial Aid application instructions, click here.