Manchester University maintains the same application and admission criteria for all first-year students, including those who have been homeschooled. The following outlines the general requirements for first-year applicants:

Application Process

To apply as a first-year student, applicants must:

1. Complete the undergraduate application, which may be submitted via the Manchester University internal application or the Common Application.

2. Submit an official high school transcript. Homeschool transcripts are accepted and should include appropriate documentation of coursework and grades.

3. Graduate from an accredited high school or its equivalent, such as the GED, HiSET, or TASC.

4. Provide a final official transcript confirming high school graduation or degree completion.

Recommended College-Preparatory Curriculum

While not mandatory, Manchester University strongly recommends that applicants complete a college-preparatory curriculum, which includes the following coursework:

• 4 years of English (grammar, composition, and literature)
• 2 years of a foreign language
• 3–4 years of college-preparatory mathematics (algebra, plane geometry, advanced algebra)
• 2–3 years of laboratory science, with at least two from biology, chemistry, or physics
• 2 years of social science, including subjects such as U.S. history, world history, European history, government, sociology, psychology, geography, or economics

If you have any further questions regarding the admissions process or requirements, please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions.