Early Admission

Capable high school students may enroll in University courses beginning the summer session following their junior year of high school, subject to the following requirements:

1. completion of their junior year
2. achievement of a score of at least 22 in each of the ACT areas;
3. a class rank in the upper third of their class;
4. recommendation by their high school principal;
5. successful completion of at least 11 of the 15 units of high school subjects required for traditional admission. The 11 units must include three of English, two years of mathematics, two years of science, and two years of social studies; and
6. approval by the Director of Admissions.

In making recommendations, high school principals should consider the student's high school curriculum, ACT or SAT scores, recommendations from high school teachers regarding aptitude for university work, and teacher assessment of ability to adjust to the university environment. Such students also may enroll in university courses during the summer session between their junior and senior years of high school without being concurrently enrolled in secondary school. Students granted early admission are limited to 6 semester hours enrollment per term.

The Director of Admissions also may consider applications from exceptionally capable students who have not yet completed the junior year of high school.

Students admitted through the early admission program must submit a final high school transcript. The final transcript must reflect graduation and successful completion of the high school subjects required for traditional admission. (See Admission Standards for Traditional Freshmen.) To be considered for early admission, you must complete your admissions file by the published deadline for the term in which you intend to enroll. If you do not enroll in the term planned but wish to enroll in a later term, you must notify Undergraduate Admissions before the deadline for the new term.