To apply to Messiah University, students should complete and submit the online application to the Office of Admissions. The application is free if submitted by November 15\. Along with the application, students must submit a comprehensive transcript that includes their senior year academic program and course history with grades from ninth through eleventh grades. The transcript should be signed by the home educator and include a cumulative high school GPA. If available, an independent evaluation by a qualified educator may also be included. Recommendations are not required.

Messiah University follows a test-optional policy, allowing students to be considered for admission and scholarships without submitting standardized test scores. However, if you choose to submit them, official SAT, ACT, or Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. You can obtain testing information through your local high school counselor or by contacting the respective testing agencies.