Freshman/Advanced Freshman Admission

Freshman/Advanced Freshman Admission

In keeping with the above philosophy, an admissions decision emphasizes the academic course of study, marks in coursework during grades 10, 11 and the first semester of grade 12, SAT I or ACT scores, the applicant's personal statement (essay), and letters of recommendation. In addition, consideration is given to the applicant's involvement in school and community activities, leadership abilities, special talents, and character. Students classified as Advanced Freshmen are high school graduates with less than 32 transferable college credits.

Honors at Entrance

Students who have earned a cumulative high school academic GPA of 3.5 or above in college preparatory classes with SAT I scores of at least 1150 (or ACT scores of at least 25) may be accepted with Honors at Entrance. Such students are considered for Honors scholarships and are invited to apply for the ULV Honors Program, described in the Honors Program section of this catalog.

First-Year Resource Program

The Admissions Committee may choose to grant admission through the First-Year Resource Program (FRP). The First-Year Resource Program is described in the "Student Acceptance through the First-Year Resource Program (FRP)" section of this catalog.

Application Procedures

Students may apply for admission after completion of their junior year of high school. In some cases a decision may be delayed until grades from the first semester of the senior year of high school are submitted. Freshman candidates are encouraged to apply by February 1 for the Fall Semester and by December 1 for the Spring Semester. Applicants for admission will be considered after these dates on a space-available basis. ULV subscribes to the National Candidate's Reply Date of May 1 (for Fall semester), and does not require advance payment or confirmation of intent to enroll prior to this date.