Freshman Admissions Standards
Students are selected by the Office of Admissions on the basis of their abilities, interests and academic preparation as indicated by their application, school records and test results. Since applicants are considered on their own merit, Shenandoah University invites them to supply all evidence to indicate their competence and eagerness to succeed in a demanding and exciting program of study.
To be accepted at Shenandoah University, students must meet the following standards:
Academic Transcript
Applicants should complete a strong college preparatory schedule in high school. SU requires:
- Four years of English
- Three years of math (algebra I, algebra II and geometry)
- Two years of science (including one lab)
- Two years of social studies
- Two years of a foreign language
Other distributions of academics may be appropriate for some curricula and will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Shenandoah's CEEB Code is: 5613
Average GPA for the admitted freshman class of 2011 was 3.43.
Standardized Tests
Applicants should take either the SAT or the ACT standardized test. We suggest students take one of the exams at the end of the junior year and again during the late fall of the senior year of high school. Applicants must request the College Board (SAT) or ACT, Inc. (ACT) to send your test scores directly to Shenandoah University.
Shenandoah's SAT Code is: 5613 (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
Shenandoah's ACT Code is: 4396 (American College Testing Program examination)
Average SAT for the admitted freshman class of 2011 was 1032. (math & critical reading sections only)
Links to SAT & ACT
ACT: http://www.act.org/
SAT: http://www.collegeboard.com/splash
Letter of Recommendation
Applicants are required to submit 1 letter of recommendation. We recommend this letter come from a high school teacher, guidance counselor or private instructor. Letters are accepted from work or volunteer supervisors as well.
Guidance Counselors are welcome to submit the Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form.
Special requirements for Specific Programs
Some of our programs at Shenandoah University have specific admission requirements in addition to the general requirements:
Pre-Health Professions Requirements
For complete, detailed admissions guidelines, please see the Undergraduate Catalog>>>
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