First-year students who have been home-schooled either partially or completely for grades nine through 12 and have earned fewer than 14 transferable semester credits since graduating from home-school will have their application for admission referred to the Admissions Committee for a decision.

You must submit:

1. An application for admission.

2. $50 application fee (nonrefundable). No application fee required for Idaho residents.

3. ACT or SAT test scores. If you have an ACT composite of 26 or higher or an SAT Evidence Based Reading + Math score of 1260 or higher, you are not required to submit the letters of recommendation or the written statement referenced below.

4. Home-school transcript or a description of your educational background including subjects studied.

5. Official transcripts from any secondary school attended prior to or in addition to home schooling.

6. A copy of the GED test results if obtained.

7. Official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended.

8. Three signed letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the student’s academic ability.

9. A written statement from the student that includes the student’s goals, educational and/or professional objectives, an explanation of past academic performance, information and/or documentation regarding any extenuating circumstances and anything else the committee might find useful when reviewing your file.

Applicants with fewer than 14 transferable semester credits completed since graduating from home-school must also meet the admission requirements for new transfers.