Admission Criteria

The mission of Brigham Young University is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. To this end, BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others throughout their lives. These are the common aims of all education at BYU. Consistent with these aims, preparation of the whole person is important when considering students for admission to BYU. Each application is carefully reviewed by members of the admissions committee who pay special attention to each applicant's spiritual preparation, academic preparation, and character development.

After all application items have been received, you will either be admitted, denied, or put in the hold group for further evaluation. If put in the hold group, you will be notified approximately one month after the appropriate admission deadline regarding the final admission decision.

Note: Students who have completed college work and apply for admission prior to graduating from high school will be evaluated as "new freshmen" with regard to admission, scholarship, and registration, regardless of the number of college hours completed.