Guide for Nontraditional Applicants

1. Completed application for admission: Create an application account and complete the information requested.
2. Personal statement or essay: Include an essay that demonstrates your intellectual promise and your motivation to engage in college-level work.
3. Official high school transcript(s): This is only required for review for applicants with less than 30 college credits.
4. Official college transcript(s): If you choose to enroll, we’ll eventually need your official transcripts — but for now, feel free to send along your unofficial copies for an expedited admissions decision. Include transcripts from any domestic and/or international colleges you’ve attended; past and present.

Admission to these programs is based on prior academic work and professional experience. They’re open to individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. College of Professional and Continuing Studies applicants in any degree or certificate program can apply using the same process.

1. Completed application for admission: Create an application account and complete the information requested.
2. Personal statement or essay: Include an essay that demonstrates your intellectual promise and your motivation to engage in college-level work.
3. Official college transcript(s): If you choose to enroll, we’ll eventually need your official transcripts — but for now, feel free to send along your unofficial copies for an expedited admissions decision. Include transcripts from any domestic and/or international colleges you’ve attended; past and present.