Who is a Freshman Applicant?

A freshman applicant:

• Has not attended any post-secondary institution after high school graduation.
• Has attempted less than 12 college credits after high school graduation. 
• May have enrolled in college courses while in high school (dual enrollment), regardless of the numbers of credits attempted/completed.

Application Dates

Prospective freshmen can apply to be reviewed for the Spring (January) or Fall (August) 2018 semesters. The application is available online at www.esu.edu/apply. We recommend that you send all application materials before winter break of your senior year.

Spring (January) 2018 Semester
November 15, 2017	Regular Admission*
Fall (August) 2018 Semester
November 30, 2017	Early Action Admission (recommended for scholarships and competitive programs
January 31, 2018	Priority Admission
March 31, 2018	Regular Admission*
*Thereafter	Rolling Admission (applications considered on basis of space available

 

Application Requirements and Review Process

For an admission decision to be made the following must be submitted:

• A complete online application
• A $25 application fee
• Official high school transcript¹
  
• Official college transcript (if applicable) 
• SAT and/or ACT test results²

Academic achievement is the primary factor considered in the selection process, through high school transcripts and standardized test results. Competitive applicants will have enrolled in a solid college preparatory curriculum, including at least:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of Math to include Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra II; a math-based science is recommended for seniors
• 3 years of Science, to include Biology & Chemistry (with labs), and one inquiry-based science such as Physics, Environmental Science, or Earth Science
• 3 years of Social Studies such as Civics, U.S. History, World History, Geography, or Economics

¹ If you decide to apply via a "self-reporting" admission application we will review your application on the basis of the information submitted.  You will be required to submit your final official transcript(s) to verify that your information is correct and to confirm your graduation.  All admission decisions are conditional upon successful completion of the final term(s)/year of enrollment.

² ESU is a test-optional school. But submit SAT/ACT scores if you are:  home schooled, a recruited student athlete, or are interested in select scholarships, the University Honors Program, or one of the following programs:  Biology: Pre-Medicine, Biology: Pre-Physical Therapy; Biology: Pre-Physician Assistant, Computer Science, Computer Security, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Nursing.  All applicants are encouraged to continue to submit additional SAT/ACT scores for scholarship consideration and in lieu of English/math course placement exams.

Admission Notification

• Applicants will receive communication throughout the admission process via the email address provided on the application.
• Applicants should keep their address updated with ESU and check their inbox and spam folders. Email any changes to admission@esu.edu with your full name and ESU issued ID number.
• Applications are reviewed beginning in September.  Admissions decisions may be communicated by email and/or postal mail.  Applicants can also check their status online at esu.edu/appstatus for real-time updates. 
• Applicants to Nursing and other selective programs may not receive an admission decision until later in the spring. This process allows additional review time to determine the appropriate candidates for the limited seats in these programs.

Admission Presentations, Campus Tours, Open Houses

ESU offers information sessions and campus tours on weekday mornings and afternoons throughout the year.  Open houses are scheduled on select Saturdays. Pre-registration is required at esu.edu/visit