Undergraduate Student Admissions

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We are excited that you’re ready to begin your journey at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ! JoinÌýa campus that offers 35+ majors built for your success. The University continues to invest in innovative programs that open an efficient path to careers in high-demand fields. Don’t hesitate toÌýenroll [at] csm.edu (ask questions)Ìýabout the admissions process or specificÌýacademic programsÌýas you move through the steps.

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Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission are evaluated based on the following criteria to gain full admission. Applicants who do not meet the following criteria and show potential for success may be reviewed for an alternate admissions pathway.

  1. High school record of cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. An applicant for a degree program must have graduated or will have graduated with 16 high school units from an accredited high school. The college preparatory program is strongly recommended to high school students. Ordinarily this program includes four years of English and two years of social studies, science, and mathematics.
  2. College/university record of cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, if applicable.

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Students who have successfully completed the General Education Development Test (GED) and have not accumulated at least 12 collegiate level semester hours credit at a regionally accredited institutionÌýwith a 2.5 GPA or better will follow theÌýAlternate Admissions Pathway.Ìý

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Test-Optional Admissions

CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:

  • Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
  • If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.

Dual Credit for High School Students

Dual Credit for High School Students

Earn College Credit While You’re Still in High School

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That’s right. You can earn college credit at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ while you’re still a high school student. We offer two ways to do that.

The first option is through our in which you take a course and earn both high school and college credit. These courses are taught at a local high school. If you wish to take a dual credit course, you must be at least 16 years old, have a minimum 3.0 GPA as documented by an appropriate administrator from your high school, and complete and submit an application for dual credit to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. Your high school teacher will provide the application form near the beginning of the class.

The second option is through our in which you register for regular college courses taught on the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus. To participate in this program, you must contact the registrar [at] csm.edu (subject: Early%20College%20Start%20Program) (registrar's office)Ìýat 402-399-2443, to complete an information sheet and a registration form.