Undergraduate Admission

Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management: Katie North
Location: Taggart Student Center 102
Phone: (435) 797-1079 or (800) 488-8108
FAX: (435) 797-3708
Email: admit@usu.edu
Website:  https://www.usu.edu/admissions/

The application for undergraduate admission and scholarships is available online at usu.edu/admissions.

NOTICE: Fees, deadlines, requirements, and enrollment limits are subject to change without notice. All documents submitted become the property of Utah State University and will not be released to students nor forwarded to other institutions or agencies.

Application documents may be sent to: transcripts@usu.edu

Admissions Office
Utah State University
0160 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-0160

Nondiscrimination

Utah State University is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and other forms of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 and older), disability, or status as a protected veteran. For USU’s non-discrimination notice, see aaeo.usu.edu/non-discrimination.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Utah State University complies with the principles of non-discrimination and accommodation in academic programs, which are set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. All accommodations provided to on-campus students are available for online and regional campus students. For more information, visit usu.edu/drc

Admissions and Scholarship Deadlines

For current admissions and scholarship deadlines visit usu.edu/admissions/apply

New First-Year Student Admission

New first-year student applicants are generally required to have graduated from a regionally accredited high school, home school program, or passed a high school equivalency exam (see High School Equivalency Exam Scores) prior to enrollment.

Recommended Curriculum

It is recommended, but not required, that applicants complete:

• 4 credits of English

• 4 credits of math (one class beyond math 3)

• 3.5 credits of social science

• 3 credits of a lab-based science (one each: biology, chemistry, and physics)

2 credits of a foreign language (same language, taken progressively)

High School Student Applicants

Required Materials

• Application

• $50 nonrefundable application fee for non-Utah residents(no application fee for Utah residents)

• Official high school transcript

• Official college transcripts of any concurrent enrollment credit earned

Optional Materials
ACT or SAT scores

Minimum Requirements
2.8 high school GPA (applicants with less than a 2.8 high school GPA may be considered for an earned admission path)

Home School Student Applicants

Required Materials

• Application

• $50 nonrefundable application fee for non-Utah residents (no application fee for Utah residents)

• Home school transcript or list of home school subject matter studied

• ACT or SAT scores (optional)

• Official college transcripts of any concurrent enrollment credit earned

Optional Materials
ACT or SAT scores

Minimum Requirements2.8 high school GPA (with less than a 2.8 high school GPA may be considered for an earned admission path)

GED, HiSET, and TASC High School Equivalency Diploma Applicants

Required Materials

• Application

• $50 nonrefundable application fee for non-Utah residents (no application fee for Utah Residents)

• GED, HiSET, or TASC score report

• Official college transcripts of any concurrent enrollment credit earned

Optional Materials
ACT or SAT scores

Minimum Requirements: Minimum USU score on GED (see High School Equivalency Exam Scores)(applicants that do not meet the USU minimum GED score may be considered for an earned admission path)

Early Admission Standard

Applicants wishing to enroll prior to graduation from high school, graduation from home school, or receipt of a high school equivalency diploma will be evaluated by the admissions committee in keeping with criteria set forth below.  This evaluation will consider the applicant’s academic record along with indicators of higher education readiness.   Any such applicants must meet regularly published admissions and scholarship deadlines.

Required Materials

• Application

• $50 nonrefundable application fee for non-Utah residents  (no application fee for Utah residents)

• An official high school transcript; or for home school student applicants, a home school transcript or list of home school subject matter studied

• Official college transcripts of any concurrent enrollment credit earned

• A recommendation letter from an adult who is not a member of the applicant’s family confirming the applicant’s likelihood of success in a higher education environment (for applicants attending high school, the recommendation letter must be provided by a high school principal) and for applicants attending home school or otherwise not attending high school, the recommendation letter must be provided by an adult who knows and has personally interacted with the applicant over an extended period)

Optional Materials
ACT or SAT scores (highly encouraged to support academic readiness)

Minimum Requirements

• Exceptional academic record, as indicated by measurable performance (e.g., 3.8 or higher GPA, excellent scores on the ACT or SAT, passing scores on advanced placement tests, successful completion of concurrent enrollment courses, completion of the above-referenced high school curriculum (or equivalency for home school students and high school equivalency applicants), etc.)

• Demonstrate high levels of  higher education readiness and motivation

• Admissions committee approval

Admissions Committee

The admissions committee reserves the right to (i) conduct an in-person interview with any applicant to evaluate indicators of higher education readiness; (ii) require a parent/guardian recommendation letter if the applicant will enroll prior to age 18; (iii) require additional materials at its discretion.

 Admissions Index and ACT/SAT Equivalencies

Click here to view a PDF of the most recent index.

High School Equivalency Exam Scores

Transfer Student Admission

Required Materials

• Application

• $50 nonrefundable application fee  for non-Utah residents(no application fee for Utah residents)

• Official college transcript(s) from all institutions previously attended

• If fewer than 24 transferable college credits have been earned, then high school transcripts are required and ACT or SAT scores may be submitted.

Minimum Requirements
A 2.0 GPA is the minimum university standard, but many majors require a higher GPA and/or additional requirements.

Applicants whose GPA does not meet the requirements of their desired major may be offered an Exploratory Program if they have at least a 2.0 GPA and fewer than 60 transfer credits (see Exploratory Program).

Transfer students with fewer than 24 semester credits will also be evaluated on their high school GPA (and ACT or SAT score if provided).

Transfer policy information: See the Transfer Credit section of this catalog.

Returning Student Admission

Students that have attended USU previously will need to reapply if any of the following criteria apply:

• They have been absent  USU  for more than three years.

• They graduated from USU with a bachelor’s degree.

• They were placed on academic pause the last semester they attended  USU.

Students who have attended USU within the last three years are NOT required to reapply unless academic pause or graduation with a bachelor’s degree occurred the last semester they attended.

Required Materials

• Application

• $50 nonrefundable application fee  for non-Utah residents(no application fee for Utah residents(

• Official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended after last attendance at USU

Minimum Requirements
A 2.0 GPA is the minimum university standard, but many majors require a higher GPA and/or additional requirements. Applicants whose GPA does not meet the requirements of their desired major may be offered an Exploratory Program, if they have at least a 2.0 GPA and fewer than 60 credits (see Exploratory Program).

Academic Action (Students not in good academic standing)

Students who have been placed on academic pause once may apply for readmission after a two-semester layout at USU. Students who have been placed on academic pause two times may apply for readmission to the university following a layout of one full calendar year. Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission to the university following a layout of five or more calendar years. Applications from students that left the university not in good standing are considered on a case-by-case basis to determine if they qualify for the Bridge Program.

Nontraditional Student Admission

Applicants who have been away from school for a number of years are invited to submit additional documentation to support their admission. This documentation may include but is not limited to the following:

Personal statement summarizing work, military, or other experiences that have prepared the applicate for college success.

Letters of recommendation, from individuals that can speak to applicant’s ability to succeed in college.

Transcripts, certificates, and licenses of training and accomplishments.

Open Enrollment Programs

Most associate degree and certificate programs at Utah State University’s Price, Blanding and Moab locations are open enrollment. There is no minimum GPA or ACT/SAT requirement. Applicants seeking open enrollment programs may be admitted without a high school diploma or its equivalent as long as they are at least 18 years old.

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants may be required to submit high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores.

With the exception of home school students, applicants seeking Federal Financial Aid must have a high school diploma, or the recognized equivalency (i.e., GED, HiSET, or TASC).

Major Change Requests

To change your major/program of study, please contact the advisor of the incoming program.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Applicants who are not pursuing a degree or certificate may be considered for admission as non-degree seeking students. This status is typically intended for individuals who wish to take courses for personal enrichment, to complete prerequisites for a graduate program, or to audit classes.

Official transcripts from previously attended institutions are not required for non-degree seeking admission, and we recommend that applicants do not submit them.

Admission as a non-degree seeking student does not automatically qualify a student to later become degree-seeking. To pursue a degree or certificate, a student must submit a new application as a degree-seeking student and meet all regular admission requirements.

The following restrictions apply to non-degree seeking students:

• Students are generally required to have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent. Exceptions may be considered by appeal to the Admissions Committee.

• Students are generally not eligible to receive Federal Student Aid.

• Credits from previously attended institutions will not be posted to the student’s USU transcript. If prior coursework fulfills a prerequisite for a USU course, students should submit a Prerequisite Override Request using the Registration Options Form and/or contact the course advisor.

• Students enrolling in graduate-level courses for potential use toward a graduate degree may apply a maximum of 12 non-degree seeking credits, and those credits must be approved by the graduate program.

• Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree generally pay graduate-level tuition, even when enrolling in undergraduate-level courses.*

*In some instances, a student who has graduated with a bachelor’s degree may need to return to school to take additional undergraduate courses for employment or other reasons. If the student does not intend to receive a second bachelor’s degree, they may apply for Undergraduate Degree Enrichment as a non-degree seeking undergraduate student. If approved, the student may pay undergraduate tuition and fees. Under this option, a maximum of 9 additional undergraduate semester credits may be taken within a five-year period. Students who wish to take additional undergraduate courses must apply for a second bachelor’s degree or be admitted as a non-degree seeking graduate student and pay graduate tuition.

Other Requirements

Enrollment Deposit

All incoming undergraduate students are required  to confirm their intent to enroll at Utah State University. This can be done via an enrollment deposit or free online form depending on various factors (student type, campus, etc.). This confirmation allows the university to accurately plan classes, staffing, and campus resources for the upcoming academic year.

The deposit covers:

• $50 New Student Services fee

• $150 prepayment of tuition and fees for the first semester

For more information about the enrollment deposit, including campuses and student groups that are exempt from paying the deposit, please visit: usu.edu/admissions/enrollment-deposit

Criminal History Disclosure Requirement

All undergraduate applicants are required to disclose if they have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor other than a minor traffic violation, or if any such charge is currently pending against them. Applicants who have a criminal history are required to complete a background questionnaire for each offense. If an applicant’s answer changes prior to enrollment, they must promptly contact the Office of Admissions to provide an explanation. By submitting the questionnaire, the applicant consents to Utah State University obtaining information from appropriate persons to validate or otherwise learn more about the conduct in order to make appropriate education-related decisions. Specifically, the applicant authorizes the pertinent governmental agencies to disclose to appropriate officials at Utah State or its agents the facts and circumstances of the applicant’s criminal conviction(s), incarceration(s), probation(s) and/or parole(s). Finally, the applicant consents to permit Utah State University to make an informed decision regarding their application for admission to Utah State. Failure to disclose all criminal history may result in denial of admission or dismissal from the university.

Academic Action Disclosure Requirement

All undergraduate applicants are required to disclose if they have ever been expelled, suspended, disciplined, placed on probation by, or are ineligible to return to, any institution of learning attended, including without limitation, a college, academy, technical or trade school, university, or grade school beyond grade eight. Applicants who have had any of these actions taken against them are required to provide a detailed statement of explanation. Failure to disclose may result in denial of admission or dismissal from the university. By submitting the statement, the applicant consents to Utah State University obtaining information from appropriate persons to validate or otherwise learn more about the conduct in order to make appropriate education-related decisions. Finally, the applicant consents to permit Utah State University to make an informed decision regarding their application for admission to Utah State.

Please note that academic performance is not the sole criterion for admission to the university. The university may evaluate an applicant’s behavior to determine their ability to maintain the standards of academic and professional conduct expected at the university.

Related Information

Admission Deferment

Newly accepted first-year, transfer, or readmitted students who wish to defer their start date to a later semester may request to do so (without reapplying) by submitting an online Deferment Request (see https://www.usu.edu/admissions/whatsnext/#defer). Deferment requests are due no later than the last week of classes of the semester for which the student was initially admitted. Deferments are generally granted for a total of one and one half years. However, they may be granted for up to three years for those participating in official assignments such as military, church, or humanitarian service. All deferment requests must be approved by the Admissions Office.

Questions regarding deferment should be directed to the Admissions Office located in the TSC 102, by phone at (435) 797-1079, or email at admit@usu.edu.

International students must contact the office of Global Engagement located in Military Science 115, by phone at 435-797-1124 or by email at global.engagement@usu.edu.

Graduate students contact their Graduate Program Coordinator to submit a deferment request.

Exploratory Program

Applicants with less than 60 semester credits, who meet the university admission standards, but who have not declared a major or who do not currently qualify for  admission to   their chosen major can be offered admission into , the Exploratory Program. No degrees are offered through the Exploratory Program. Exploratory students are advised by the Exploratory Advising Center and typically work on General Education requirements while exploring majors and setting up plans for acceptance into a program of study.

Declaring a Major Applicants  with less than 60 semester credits, who meet the university admission standards, but who have not declared a major or who do not qualify for enrollment into  their desired major,  can be offered  Exploratory . No degrees are offered through the Exploratory Program.

 To change your major/program of study, please contact the advisor of the incoming program.

Utah Residency for Tuition Purposes

Utah State University abides by  legislation set by the State of Utah in Utah Code § 53H-11-202, and the Utah System of Higher Education Policy R512 Resident Student Status, to determine the requirements that need to be met to establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. Information, requirements, frequently asked questions, and the residency application can be found at https://www.usu.edu/admissions/residency/. Please contact the USU Admissions Office, Taggart Student Center 102, 1-800-488-8108, or residency@usu.edu with any questions

Veterans Educational Benefits

Veterans or qualified dependents of disabled or deceased veterans who may be eligible for Veterans Educational Benefits should contact the Office of Veterans Services, or telephone (435) 797-9187 for information concerning their educational benefits. Veterans or eligible dependents must make application for admission and be matriculated in a degree program.

Providing Educational Services to Military Service Members

The university has entered into a Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding focused on improving services delivered to military service members.

The university bans the practice of providing commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.

The university does not make multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, or engage in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments.

Readmission of Service Members

U.S. Armed Forces members who cannot attend or start school due to military service will be admitted with the same academic status they had when they last attended. A leave of absence/deferment or new application may be required. Notification of service and intent to return may be directed to the Admissions Office at admit@usu.edu or 1-800-488-8108.

Credit by Examination

New first-year students may receive credits for examination scores received prior to enrollment at USU. Credits may be earned with satisfactory scores on Advanced Placement (AP), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) examinations. To ensure that credits earned by examination will be posted to their transcripts, students are responsible to submit all of their test scores to the Admissions Office.

International Undergraduate Student Admission

For information about admission procedures for international undergraduate students, see the International Student Admission International Undergraduate Student Admission and Programs page.