Admissions information

Admissions Requirements

How to Apply for Admissions

  • Complete an Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships, either online or by mail.
  • Submit an official high school transcript.
  • Submit ACT or SAT test scores.
  • Pay the application fee by the appropriate deadline.

Those who wish to be considered for scholarships must submit the application for undergraduate admission and scholarship before the corresponding scholarship deadline. Students do not need to submit an essay or portfolio to be considered for admission to Utah State.

All application material should be directed to:

Admissions
Taggart Student Center 102
0160 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-0160
Telephone: (435) 797-1079
Toll Free: 800-488-8108

Advanced Placement Credits

Students who present Advanced Placement examination scores of 3, 4, or 5 may receive 4 or 8 University credits for each Advanced Placement examination. To see how many credits your AP test is worth, view the Advanced Placement articulations.

Credit by Special Examination

Students may challenge a course for credit by taking a special departmental examination which surveys knowledge of course content. Students who perform successfully on a challenge exam can receive credit for the course.

University credit is awarded for examinations in subjects the student has not taken. To determine which courses are available for challenge, a student should consult the appropriate academic department.

Credits earned by challenge exam cannot be used toward a graduate degree, nor used to meet the resident requirement for graduation.

Application forms for permission to take special examinations are available in the Records Office, Taggart Student Center, 246.

CLEP General Exams

Up to 30 credits may be acquired through the CLEP general examinations. These credits may be used to fill general education requirements, but are not designed to meet specific course requirements.

CLEP Subject Exams

Many of the CLEP subject examinations are also accepted as equivalent to specific courses. For a complete list of examinations accepted and scores necessary to receive credit, inquire at Testing Services, University Inn 115, (435) 797-1004.

Credit for Military Service

The University may grant credit to students currently enrolled at the University who have served in the armed forces. Applications for credit are made by submitting the DD214 or DD295 forms or any other military transcripts (e.g. AARTS) to the Admissions office.