The Office of Admissions reviews your application looking for evidence that you are prepared to be academically successful at the U. We assess applicants using a holistic review process that goes beyond GPA to evaluate each student’s individual qualifications and potential. Our process includes consideration of the following factors:

Primary Factors

The predominant consideration in your admissions decision is your academic record. We particularly emphasize:

• Coursework that shows progress in general education courses and/or major degree requirements
• Grade trends
• Cumulative transferrable GPA (which does not include remedial courses, credit received from non-regionally accredited institutions, or credit awarded by exam).
• Excellence in academic achievement, intellectual pursuits, and creative endeavors

Secondary Factors

The application includes prompts for you to share information about yourself beyond what can be seen on a transcript. While there is no minimum GPA to be admitted, 75% of transfer admits to the U over the last few years had an unweighted high school GPA of 3.1 or higher. Completing the entire application provides the admissions committee with a more complete picture of the experiences, talents, and strengths you would bring to the U.

• How you commit your time outside of the classroom
• Explanations of any time taken away from school
• Reflections on your personal strengths, talents, and experiences
• Evidence of academic preparedness that does not appear on a transcript (i.e., standardized test scores, academic awards and distinctions, etc.)

** Likelihood of admission may also depend on the competitiveness of the applicant pool and University enrollment goals.

Additional Guidelines