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Undergraduate Admission Requirements
There are five ways to gain Freshman Undergraduate
admission to Alcorn State University:
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Complete the College Prep Curriculum as listed below with
a minimum 3.2 GPA.
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Complete the College Prep Curriculum with a minimum 2.5 GPA and score at least 16 or higher on the ACT (at least 790 on the SAT) or
rank in the upper 50% of your class and score at least 16 or higher on
the ACT (at least a 790 on the SAT).
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Complete the College Prep Curriculum with a minimum 2.0 GPA and score 18 or higher on the ACT (at least 870 on the SAT).
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Satisfy the NCAA standards for student-athletes who are "full
qualifiers" under Division I guidelines.
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Summer Development Program
Students 21 Years of Age or Over
A student 21 years of age or over who does not meet or satisfy admission requirements set forth in paragraph B or C above may apply for admission as a nondegree-seeking student. Admission may be granted for such programs or courses as he or she may be prepared to enter. Degree-seeking student status may be achieved by meeting admission standards as set forth in paragraph B or C above or by completing a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours with a "C" average or higher.
Applicants Under Age 21 Without High School Diploma
Applicants under age 21 who have not graduated from a regionally accredited high school must submit qualifying scores on the General Education Development Test (GED) or be home-schooled. Submission of scores on the ACT or SAT is strongly encouraged. Home-schooled students must present portfolios which summarize their educational experiences and other applicants must submit transcripts reflecting academic performance in courses taken. All applicants must appear for an on-campus interview.
College Prep
Curriculum
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English: (4 Carnegie Units) Courses
must require substantial communication skills (i.e. reading, writing, listening,
and speaking).
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Mathematics: (3 Carnegie Units)
Algebra I, algebra II, and geometry. A fourth course in higher level mathematics
is highly recommended.
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Science: ( 3 Carnegie-Units)
Biology, advanced biology, chemistry, advanced chemistry, physics, and
advanced physics or any other science source with comparable rigor and
content. One Carnegie Unit from a physical science course with content
at an introductory level may be used. Two of the courses chosen must be
laboratory-based.
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Social Studies: (3 Carnegie Units)
United States history (1 unit), world history (1 unit with substantial
geography component), government (1/2 unit), and economics(1/2 unit), or
geography (1/2 unit).
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Advanced Electives: (2 Carnegie
Units) Foreign language, world geography, 4th year laboratory-based science,
or 4th year mathematics. One unit must be in foreign language or world
geography.
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Computer Applications: (1/2 Carnegie
Unit) The course should include use of application packages, such as word
processing and spreadsheets. The course should also include basic computer
terminology and hardware operation.
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Eighth Grade Units: Algebra I
or first-year foreign language taken in the eighth grade will be accepted
for admission provided course content is same as the high school course.
You must have the following items on file in the Office
of Admissions in order for your application to be processed:
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Application for Admission (signed)
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ACT/SAT Scores (Freshmen only)
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Appropriate final Transcripts (High
School or College)
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Immunization Records (MMR)
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Photocopy of Social Security Card or Driver's License
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