Whether you're planning to attend college for the first time or transferring from another institution, we're excited that you're considering St. Cloud State. If you are ready to explore your passions, challenge yourself and take advantage of an exemplary education, we invite you to apply for admission.
Step One:
Complete an online application or download and complete a paper application and return it by mail by the appropriate deadline. Make sure to familiarize yourself with our deadlines in order to guarantee admission and scholarship consideration. And remember – it's always best to apply early!
Step Two:
Put in a request with your high school counseling office to send an official transcript to SCSU.
If you’re transferring from another institution (or completed college-level coursework while in high school), review our transfer transcript information.
Step Four:
Great news – we no longer require an application fee to complete your application file! Applying to SCSU is free all day, every day.
For students with no college level credit completed upon HS graduation, you are GUARANTEED ADMISSION if:
Students may also be admitted based on a thorough evaluation of each candidate. In our evaluation, we consider GPA, curriculum and other academic indicators. Extra-curricular activities may also be considered, and personal statements and recommendations, which are optional, may be considered if you opt to submit them.
Recommended College Preparation Standards:
Placement for coursework is required for all students. Placement for courses is determined by a variety of assessments including but not limited to Accuplacer, ALEKS PPL, ACT, SAT, MCA, High School GPA, and previous Collegelevel coursework.
International Undergraduate Applications Deadlines
Deadlines for best consideration
Fall |
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July 1 If you are OUTSIDE the U.S. |
July 15 If you are INSIDE the U.S. |
Spring |
Nov. 1 If you are OUTSIDE the U.S. |
Dec. 1 If you are INSIDE the U.S. |
Domestic Student Application Timelines
New, first year students and transfer students may enroll at the beginning of any term. Applications are accepted and acted upon until the enrollment class is full.
Fall |
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Sept. 1 Applications open for review |
March 1 Students admitted prior to March 1 will automatically be considered for academic scholarship awards. If eligible, they will be notified in their acceptance letter and will receive a Presidential Scholarship contract in the mail. This contract should be returned by May 1 |
March 31 Foundation-Sponsored scholarships deadline |
Spring |
Continuous Applications open for review |