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Admissions Office (A-183 ASB, PO Box 21110, [801] 378-2507)
Admissions Policy: Students of either sex and of any race, creed, religion, age, or national origin are accepted for admission to BYU provided they maintain ideals and standards in harmony with those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and meet the university's academic requirements. High standards of honor, integrity, and morality; graciousness in personal behavior; application of Christian ideals in everyday living; and abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, and harmful drugs are required of every student.
Important Notice: When admission applications reach the maximum number allowed by the BYU Board of Trustees (even if this occurs before the semester or term deadline date), the Admissions Office will only consider applications for the next possible semester or term.
Social Security Number: Each applicant is requested to have a social security number for identification on student records. Numbers may be obtained at the nearest social security office or local post office. The Admissions Office will assign an appropriate identification number to international students.
Full Disclosure: Failure to disclose and submit all documents required for admission, including transcripts from each institution in which the applicant has or is currently enrolled, or any falsification of information required for admission consideration may result in immediate suspension and loss of all credit earned at BYU.
Admissions Status and Academic Standing: Admissions status (admit or deny) and academic standing (good, warning, or probation) will be determined by the Admissions Committee. This review is for all applicants, including former BYU students.
Official Notice of Admissions Committee Action: Applicants will receive written notice of the official action taken by the Admissions Committee. (Oral communication does not constitute a valid offer of admission.) Admission can be granted only by the Admissions Office and not by any other BYU department. A letter of acceptance is valid only for the semester or term indicated. Students who wish to change the entry date specified in their letter of acceptance must request permission to do so from the Admissions Committee before the designated deadline for the entry date they desire.
Admission Deadlines: All materials must be received by the BYU Admissions Office on or before the deadline date for the semester or term in which the applicant intends to register. These dates are as follows:
New freshman applicants: February 15
Transfer or former applicants: March 15
All applicants: October 1
New freshman and all international applicants: February 15
Transfer, former, or graduate nondegree applicants: March 15
New freshman applicants: February 15
Transfer, former, or graduate nondegree applicants: March 15
International students are encouraged to submit application materials at least one month before the deadline dates listed. This will allow sufficient time for the preparation of visa documents.
Application: The biographical information (part A), ecclesiastical endorsement (part B), high school information and official transcripts from each school attended (part C), activities and essay (part D), and letter of recommendation (part E) are required of each applicant.
Application Fee: A $25 nonrefundable application fee must accompany all applications for admission. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Brigham Young University (do not send cash through the mail). The BYU Admissions Office does not accept credit cards.
High School Graduation: Applicants should be graduates of fully accredited high schools. Those who complete their secondary education through the General Education Development Test (GED), home study, home school, or other programs will be reviewed individually by the Admissions Committee to determine admissibility. Additional information (achievement tests, personal interview, etc.) may be required as part of the application process.
High School Preparation: Students are encouraged to complete high school courses from the following list of college- preparation courses. Of particular importance are English and mathematics. Writing and math skills are basic for critical thinking. Completing courses on the list will assist in preparing students for university study and will be given additional consideration in admission decisions. Students who perform well in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate (IB), and college preparatory classes enhance their possibility of admission.
Four years of English: composition, grammar, and courses that encourage “writing to learn.”
Three to four years of mathematics (two or three years beyond algebra 1): geometry, intermediate algebra, precalculus, trigonometry, calculus.
Two years of laboratory science: chemistry, physics, biology, physiology, anatomy, genetics, botany, zoology.
Two years of history or government: U.S. history, U.S. constitution, U.S. government, Civil War, world history, medieval history, ancient history.
Two or more years of foreign language (advanced skill in one language is preferred).
Two years of literature or writing: Shakespeare, classics, mythology, American literature, creative writing.
Courses such as computer science, the arts (music, drama, painting, etc.), and other worthwhile choices can prove beneficial for students, although they are not given additional weight in the admission process. Students should be careful to take classes with substantial content that challenge them. In today's world typing and computer skills are valuable assets. These skills should be learned in high school or independently.
LDS Seminary: Students are encouraged to participate in LDS Seminary during each year of high school. Brigham Young University is committed to the concept that thoughtful and consistent study of the scriptures is vital to the preparation of those desiring to enter BYU. The number of years of LDS Seminary completed (released time, early morning, or home study) will receive additional consideration in admission decisions.
American College Test (ACT): All new freshman applicants and transfer students who have completed fewer than 32 semester (48 quarter) hours of college credit at the time of application are required to take the ACT. The ACT is administered nationally five times each year (October, December, February, April, and June). Students are encouraged to take the test during the last semester of their junior year in high school. The test should be taken early enough for the results to be in the Admissions Office before the deadline for the semester in which a student intends to enroll. Test results arrive at the university approximately four weeks after the test is given. Applicants must register for the ACT at least one month in advance of the test date. Registration materials can be obtained from most high school or college counseling offices or from the American College Testing Program, PO Box 414, Iowa City, IA 52243, (319) 337-1270.
Other Considerations for Admission: The Admissions Committee also considers applicants with special talent, exceptional creativity, or other unusual preparation for university study not otherwise revealed in standard admission data. In evaluating these criteria, the Admissions Committee relies on scholarship recommendations from a BYU department as a demonstration of the required talent, creativity, or unusual preparation. The Admissions Committee also uses part D (activities and essays) and part E (letter of recommendation) of the application in making an evaluation. The committee may also consider such matters as mission, military service, career choices, and personal circumstances.
High school students who would like to be considered for admission to Brigham Young University before high school graduation must:
Application deadline dates for early admission are the same as for new freshman applicants.
High school students who would like to be considered for admission to Brigham Young University as part-time students while still enrolled in high school must:
Concurrent Credit Transfer Policy: Many students are now receiving enriched high school experiences by enrolling concurrently in college courses while completing their high school curricula. BYU will consider these students for freshman admission and scholarships provided they complete no more than 31 semester/47 quarter hours of concurrent work before enrollment at BYU. This means that they may receive consideration for BYU-sponsored Heritage Scholarships.
Credit awarded by other institutions for classes taught in the high schools during the regular high school day will not transfer to BYU.
Application: The biographical information (part A), ecclesiastical endorsement (part B), activities and essay (part D), and letter of recommendation (part E) are required of each applicant.
Application Fee: A $25 nonrefundable application fee must accompany all applications for admission. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Brigham Young University (do not send cash through the mail). The BYU Admissions Office does not accept credit cards.
Admissions Criteria: To be most competitive for admission, an applicant should earn a cumulative grade point average and a general education grade point average above the B range. In addition, the majority of the transfer course work should be general education subjects (English, math, history, science, etc.). It is recommended that students transfer before beginning their junior year of college. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with special talent, exceptional creativity, or other unusual preparation for university study not otherwise revealed in standard admissions data. In evaluating these criteria, the Admissions Committee relies on scholarship recommendations from a BYU department as a demonstration of the required talent, creativity, or unusual preparation. The Admissions Committee may also consider such matters as completing an LDS mission, attending an LDS institute of religion, military service, major selection, personal circumstances, and the response to part D of the application (activities and essay). Transfer students are encouraged to receive the associate degree before transferring to BYU.
Students who interrupt their studies without processing a deferment form with the BYU Admissions Office must reapply for admission.
Application: The biographical information (part A) and ecclesiastical endorsement (part B) are required of each applicant.
Transcript: Official transcripts from each school attended since the student's last enrollment at BYU must be provided and identified. Students will be evaluated for readmission based on their post-BYU transfer GPA and their BYU academic standing.
Clearance: All holds (i.e., financial, Honor Code) placed on the student's record by BYU must be cleared before the deadline for the application to be considered. Additionally, the student must reimburse BYU for any fees incurred to collect the student's past debts.
Note: International students must also provide proof of current finances.
BYU day students can interrupt their studies for one semester (fall or winter) by submitting a Continuing Student Enrollment and Scholarship Deferment Application. Students who elect to serve an LDS mission can defer their admission status by submitting the LDS Missionary Admission and Scholarship Deferment Application soon after the mission call has been received. Both forms are available from the Admissions Office. Any unused portion of a university-awarded scholarship will also be deferred as long as all deferment requirements have been met.
A separate application is required for all applicants who are not citizens of the United States. Please contact the Admissions Office for international application materials.
Admissions Considerations: Criteria used by the university Admissions Committee to evaluate international students' admission to Brigham Young University are:
In addition to the above, factors considered in granting admission to international transfer students are the grades or marks of all previous university and college work. If the applicant has less than one year's work at a university, secondary school marks will also be reviewed.
Application: The biographical information (part A), ecclesiastical endorsement (part B), activities and essay (part D), letter of recommendation (part E), official transcripts, and financial information are required of each applicant. TOEFL test results are required for nonnative English speakers, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Application Fee: A $25 nonrefundable application fee must accompany all applications for admission. This fee cannot be waived. Checks or money orders (U.S. funds drawn on U.S. banks) should be made payable to Brigham Young University (do not send cash through the mail). The BYU Admissions Office does not accept credit cards.
American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Scores: The results of these tests must be sent as part of the application materials. Test information can be obtained by writing to:
or
Note: The SAT is accessible in most foreign countries.
English: All nonnative English-speaking applicants must send official results of the TOEFL exam to BYU. Applicants need to have a total TOEFL score of 500 or higher, with no section score below 50. Tests must be on official international test dates. Institutional tests are not acceptable.
Registration and Completion Requirements: All international students in attendance must register for and complete at least 12 hours of daytime credit per semester (6 hours per term).
Official University Visa Policy: Applicants entering the United States on a B visa are ineligible to attend Brigham Young University. Students should not attempt to enter the United States to attend BYU as a full-time student without presenting a Form I-20 from BYU (Certificate of Eligibility), a valid passport, and a valid F-1 visa.
Note: All international students must report to International Services (350 SWKT, [801] 378-2695) within one week after arrival on campus.
Applicants who have graduated with a baccalaureate degree and who are interested in obtaining initial teacher certification must have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average to be considered.
Due to an overwhelming number of students currently enrolled in teacher certification programs, Brigham Young University will no longer extend admission to graduated students for the purpose of secondary education certification.
Applicants who have a baccalaureate degree who are interested in attending BYU as a graduate nondegree student should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average. Because of enrollment constraints, graduate nondegree applicants must limit their registration to spring and summer terms only.
Note: International applicants (unless permanent residents of the United States) cannot attend BYU as nondegree students.
Students who have already received a baccalaureate degree or higher from any institution, including BYU, are not eligible for admissions consideration to pursue another associate or baccalaureate degree or major.
Students who complete a full year of an AP subject and score 3 or higher on the AP test will receive a minimum 6 semester hours of college credit in that subject. Students completing a half year of an AP subject with a score of 3 or higher on the AP test will receive a minimum 3 semester hours of credit in that subject. AP credit posted to another institution's transcript is reevaluated based on BYU's standard. Most AP subjects fill a BYU general education graduation requirement and in some instances fill graduation requirements in the major.
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate examinations may receive college credit. An IB course at the subsidiary level will normally be given 3 hours of general credit. An IB course completed at the higher level may receive 6 hours of general credit and possibly fill a general education requirement.
BYU will grant 3 semester hours of credit in each general examination in which a student scores 610 or higher. CLEP credit posted to another institution's transcript is reevaluated based on BYU's standard.
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