Admission of First-Year Students
Based on institutional capacity, the number of applicants accepted for admission may be limited, with preference given to those candidates who, in the judgment of University officials, present through their academic and personal qualifications the greatest potential for successful collegiate performance.
Recommended High School Preparation for Admission
- Humanities (English, Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts) - 9 credits
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (includes Computer Science) - 9 credits
- World Language - 1 credit
- Wellness (Physical Education, Health & Safety) - 1 credit
Strong candidates for admission to Southern will have achieved a minimum cumulative weighted grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An online application is accessible on the Admissions website (deadlines are indicated): https://www.southernct.edu/admissions/first-year. Applications are to be accompanied by:
- A non-refundable $50 Application Fee (Note: Applicants with documented financial hardship may request an application fee waiver per the instructions in the Freshman Application Requirements section of the Southern Admissions website).
- An official copy of the High School Transcript or high school equivalency diploma is required.
- An essay
- Official scores from the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Testing Program (ACT) and letters of recommendation are optional for first year applicants.
The University mails all formal acceptance notifications for Fall admission beginning in November of each year. Candidates must confirm their acceptances by May 1 with a non-refundable $200 enrollment deposit. This payment reserves a position in the entering class and is credited toward the applicant’s tuition.
MATH, ENGLISH, and WORLD LANGUAGE PLACEMENT
Our advising team will work with you to build your first semester schedule to ensure you start strong. All first-year students, both full-time and part-time, must establish a placement level in English and Mathematics before they can receive a course schedule.
Before taking the English, Mathematics, or World Language placement assessments, please refer to the Academic Placement website to determine whether you can use your standardized test scores or high school record for placement. Most students will need to take the English or Mathematics assessments for placement, and others may also take placement assessments to try to place at a higher level. We strongly encourage you to take them as soon as possible.