Freshman Requirements
Graduates of approved United States high schools are admitted to the University upon presentation of an official high school transcript and official ACT or SAT test scores. Graduates of non-approved high schools must present an official report of the General Education Development Test (GED). GED overall score requirement is 450 with a minimum of 410 on each exam for exams taken through fall 2013, with at least a 150 on each module and a total score of 600 for GED exams taken after January 2014. Freshmen applicants with less than a “C” or 2.00 grade point average may be accepted on academic probation.
As of 1993 all incoming freshmen are required to meet specific subject or core curriculum requirements. The North Dakota University System College Preparatory Core Requirements include the following:
- Four (4) units of English;
- Three (3) units of mathematics, Algebra I and above;
- Three (3) units of laboratory science, at least 1 unit each in 2 or more of the following: biology, chemistry, physics, or physical science; and,
- Three (3) units of social studies, excluding consumer education, cooperative marketing, orientation to social science, and marriage/family.
The following high school courses are also strongly recommended: Algebra II (advanced algebra), and 2 units of a single classical or modern language, including American Sign Language and Native American Languages. Applicants should consult their school counselor or the Office of Admissions regarding acceptability of high school credits.
Students who have not taken the required high school courses may be admitted to a provisional baccalaureate program. Contact the Office of Admissions for further information.