Academic Requirements for Admission
Applying to USM
USM applicants come from across the country and around the world. We consider academically qualified students without regard to race, color, sex, creed, national origin, gender, handicap, sexual orientation, or age. Admission to the University is based primarily on the applicant's academic background, the rigor of the high school program, and the grades achieved. In addition, the University considers SAT or ACT scores, the personal statement (essay), recommendations, individual talents, and activities. In evaluating transfer students, emphasis is placed on the most recent academic record.
With the exception of Early Admission Applicants, a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or HiSET is required for admission. Listed below are the minimum college preparatory subjects required for regular admission. Additionally, further requirements for individual majors are listed.
Academic Requirements
While secondary school preparation may vary, the following subjects are generally required for regular admission to the University.
English.....................4 units
Mathematics............3 units: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 or equivalents
Science....................2 units with lab components
Social Science........2 units
Additional Requirements for First-Year Students
Major |
Additional Requirements |
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Athletic Training | Science | Biology & Chemistry with labs |
Applied Technical Leadership |
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Training and work experience equivalent to an occupationally oriented associate's degree. All applicants must be screened by department. |
Business Majors: Accounting, Finance, General Management, Marketing, Sport Management |
Mathematics | 4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. |
Engineering Majors |
Mathematics | 4 Units: The fourth Unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. Recommended that the 4th unit be Trigonometry |
Science | Chemistry & Physics with labs | |
Exercise Science | Science | Biology & Chemistry with labs |
French |
French | 3 units |
Health Sciences | Science | Biology & Chemistry with labs |
Mathematics | Mathematics | 4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2 |
Mathematics: Secondary Education | Mathematics | 4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2 |
Music Music Education Music Performance |
Music Audition | Successful completion of a USM departmentally administered audition |
Nursing | Science | Biology & Chemistry with labs |
Science Majors: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Planning & Policy, Environmental Science, & Physics |
Science | 3 units of Natural/Physical Science with labs |
Additional Requirements for Transfer Students
(Requirements for specific majors above also apply)
Applied Technical Leadership |
Associate's degree in occupationally oriented career field. Applicants without this associate's degree must be screened by the department. |
Athletic Training |
Transfer GPA of 2.50 |
Business Majors: Accounting, Finance, General Management, Marketing, Sport Management |
Transfer GPA of 2.33 Mathematics Readiness |
Engineering Majors |
Transfer GPA of 2.25 Physics and Chemistry coursework with labs |
Exercise Science |
Transfer GPA of 2.50 Biology and Chemistry coursework with labs |
Health Sciences |
Transfer GPA of 2.25 Biology and Chemistry coursework with labs |
Nursing |
See B.S. in Nursing |
Psychology |
Transfer GPA of 2.75 within last 30 credits earned |