Application Procedures - First-year and Transfer Students
Students planning to enter as first-year students may submit
application materials anytime after completion of the junior year of
high school. Admission decisions are made beginning October 1.
Candidates are notified of their status as soon as their completed
applications have been received and evaluated.
Transfer students who began their higher education at other regionally
accredited colleges or universities are encouraged to apply for
admission with advanced standing. Over 400 students transfer to the
university each year with an average grade point in excess of 3.0 (B).
Candidates must have good academic and personal standing at the
institution last attended full-time. The recommended minimum grade point average to
be considered for admission as a transfer student is a 2.5 cumulative
grade point average in college-level work from regionally accredited
institutions. In reviewing an applicant's file, the Office of Admission
examines grade point average, academic progress, essay, and
recommendations. For applicants with less than sophomore standing (30
semester hours or 45 quarter hours), secondary school records and
standardized test scores will also be considered.
Credentials required are:
- Formal Application: Submit the PLU
Application for Admission available from high school counselors, any
Washington state community college transfer center or the PLU Office of
Admission. Students may also apply online at www.plu.edu.
- $40.00 Application Fee:
The application fee will be
waived for a student who applies online. A $40 fee must accompany the
paper application or be mailed separately. This nonrefundable service fee
does not apply to the student's account. Make check or money order
payable to PLU Office of Admission.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts must be submitted
for all high
school and college course work. Transcripts must be sent directly
from the school to PLU. All accepted students must submit a
final high school transcript that indicates satisfactory completion of
high school and attainment of a diploma. The university accepts the
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) for those students who may not have
completed a traditional high school program (i.e. home school
programs). Transcripts become the property of PLU and may not be
returned or forwarded.
- Recommendation: One academic recommendation must be completed. The form is
included in the application packet.
- Test Requirement:
All entering first-year students and transfer students entering with
less than sophomore standing (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours)
must
submit scores from either the College Board, Scholastic Assessment Test
(SAT), or the American College Test (ACT) Assessment. Registration
procedures and forms are available at high school counseling offices.
- Personal Essay: Applicants will also include one essay with their application. Choice of topics is included in the application packet.
- Statement of Good Standing (transfer students only): Must be submitted by the Dean of Students or a school official from the most recent institution attended.
- PLU
Scholarship Opportunities: Included in the application packet is
information on Merit Based and Artistic Achievement Scholarships.
Students are also encouraged to indicate their intent to apply for
financial aid via the FAFSA. Qualified first-year students are encouraged to apply
for the Regents' and President's Merit Based Scholarships.
Early Admission
Qualified first-year students interested in accelerating their formal education
may begin work toward a degree after completion of the junior year or
first semester of the senior year of high school. Exceptional students
who wish to enroll before completing all required units in high school
must have a letter submitted by a recognized school official who
approves early college admission and gives assurance that a high school
diploma will be issued after completion of specified college work. Only
students highly recommended for Early Admission will be considered.
Generally these students rank near the top of their class and present
high aptitude test scores.
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