Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

To be admitted to any of the programs at South University, the prospective student must be a high school graduate or have earned the equivalent (GED). After meeting this qualification, applicants must either (1) achieve a satisfactory score on one of the entrance examinations described below, or (2) meet the eligibility requirements for a transfer student.

General Entrance Test Requirements

Academic Support Entrance Test Requirements

Applicants who do not pass all sections of the test on the first attempt may retake the entire test or only those sections not passed.

Note: Students accepted under academic support admission are limited to 12 credit hours of study during their first quarter. Students enrolled in programs that include UVC1000/Strategies for Success are required to take the course within their first two quarters of study at the university. Students must be enrolled in the appropriate developmental courses during their first two quarters of attendance. Developmental course requirements must be completed within four quarters of study at the university.

Requirements for Transfer Admission

To be eligible for admission as a transfer student, the applicant must satisfy the following criteria:

1. Submit a completed application for admission.
2. Transfer from an accredited collegiate institution.
3. Have earned 24 quarter credit hours, or the equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
4. Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Student must certify graduation from high school or GED as the basis for admission.

To facilitate the admissions process, unofficial documentation, such as copies of transcripts or grade reports, may be used to determine admission status. Transfer status cannot be designated, however, without some verifying documentation.

A transfer student's overall record should not be less than the minimum academic standard required of South University students. Credit earned at an accredited technical college may not transfer unless the credit earned is equivalent to courses offered in degree programs, including the associate degree.

Transfer students will be exempted from developmental courses on the basis of grades earned in credit-bearing English or math courses transferred to South University, if applicable, or SAT or ACT scores submitted to the university.

An applicant seeking transfer admission who cannot meet the above criteria may submit SAT or ACT scores to achieve general admission.

Admission to RN to BSN Nursing Track

1. Completion of all general education requirements with a grade of C or higher in specified courses.
2. ASN or diploma graduate of an accredited nursing program.
3. Overall grade point average (GPA) in all nursing college work attempted of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Provisional admission may be granted for an overall GPA of 2.0 to 2.49 on a 4.0 scale. Final admission requires completion of at least four general education courses with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
5. Evidence of current, unencumbered RN license in state of clinical practice.

Admission Requirements Summary

Admission Standards for Specific Programs

Developmental Course Placement

Accepted applicants are placed in developmental courses on the basis of their entrance/placement test scores and/or transfer credit according to the guidelines listed below.