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Freshman Admission [ Back to top ]
(less than 24 post-high school earned college credits)

All College of Business Majors (except accounting)
Admit directly to College of Business major (except accounting) if all of the following conditions are met:
     1. Admitted to Utah State University
     2. Designated a College of Business major on university application
     3. Less than 24 post-high school earned college credits
     4. ACT Composite of 24 or higher
     5. High School GPA of 3.5 or higher

All admitted freshmen students, regardless of declared College of Business major, must first complete the following four courses, or their equivalent, with a C grade or higher in each course as a prerequisite to College of Business courses numbered 3000 and above:
          ECON 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History,and Principles
          MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques
          STAT 2300 - Business Statistics
          PSY 1010 or SOC 1010 - General Psychology or Introductory Sociology

Students not admitted to the College of Business as freshmen

Students admitted to Utah State University and who applied for admission to the College of Business, but do not meet the ACT and GPA standards, will not be admitted. They may be designated as Undeclared (Business). This designation is for students who have not been accepted into any USU degree program, but plan on competing for admission to the College of Business.

Non-Freshman and Transfer Admission [ back to top ]
(24 or more credits)

USU students and transfer students from other accredited colleges or universities may be admitted directly to any College of Business major if they have met the following:
          1. Admitted to Utah State University
          2. 24 or more post-high school earned college credits with 3.5 GPA or higher.
          3. Designated a College of Business major on university appication (transfer students) or submitted a College of Business application to the College of Business Career & Education Opportunities Center (USU continuing students). College of Business applications are available at the College of Business CEO Center, Room 309.

Admission for students not meeting the above conditions is competitive based on available space in the College of Business. Application may be submitted after completetion of 24 credits of course work to include the following four required courses (C grade or higher in each course) or equivalent:
          ECON 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History,and Principles
          MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques
          STAT 2300 - Business Statistics
          PSY 1010 or SOC 1010 - General Psychology or Introductory Sociology

Non-Freshman and Transfer Student Application and Selection Process    [ back to top ]
(for students with less than a 3.5 GPA).

After students have completed 24 credits and the four required courses, they may submit an application for admission with an essay to the College of Business CEO Center, BUS 309, Utah State University, 3505 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-3505. Application forms are available in the College of Business CEO Center, BUS 309 or on this web page.

Applicants will be ranked according to GPA calculated as follows:

          1/3 weight on four required courses
          1/3 weight on last 24 credits earned
          1/3 weight on overall GPA

Essays will be evaluated by the admissions screening committee. Quality of essays will be particularly important as a subjective determining factor for students near the cutoff point.

The number of students admitted each year will depend on space available in the College to maintain appropriate student/faculty ratios in accordance with the mission of the College and needs of the University. Departments and/or majors may impose additional enrollment restrictions.

Acceptance as an Accounting Major  [ Back to top ]
Incoming freshment students may be admitted directly into the College of Business as accounting majors if all of the following conditions are met:

     1. Admitted to Utah State University
     2. Designated accounting as preferred major on university application
     3. Less than 24 post-high school earned college credits
     4. ACT Composite of 26 or higher
     5. High School GPA of 3.6 or higher
     

Students not meeting the college non-freshman and transfer student requirements may apply for acceptance as an accounting major after being admitted in the College of Business, achieving at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and completing Accounting 2010 with a B grade or higher. Accounting major application forms may be obtained and submitted at the COB CEO Center, Business 309.

Course Restrictions[ Back to top ]

Many College of Business courses have prerequisites and other restrictions requiring adherence. College of Business courses may be repeated only once. College course restrictions are as follows:

     1000-level courses          No restrictions

     2000-level courses          Satisfy all course prerequisites including a 2.5 GPA

     3000-to 5000-level          Admission to the College of Business or another USU       courses                        major, satisfy all course prerequisites including 2.67                                         GPA (ACCT 3110 and 3310 require a 3.0 GPA)

Matriculation Requirement [ Back to top ]

Not more than 15 USU College of Business credits (ACCT, BA, BIS, MHR), numbered 2000 and above, earned as a non-business major (before acceptance in the College of Business) can be applied to a College of Business degree. More than 15 business credits can be transferred from other accredited institutions. However, additional USU credits added to previously earned transfer credits may not exceed 15.

Repeat Policy

Students may not repeat a course more than twice, and no more than 10 repeats in total to earn a degree. (College of Business courses are limited to one repeat)

Applications and Deadlines   [ Back to top ]

Students will be admitted to the College of Business each semester. Applications must be received by December 1 for Spring Semester, April 1 for Summer Semester, and July 1 for Fall Semester. Applicants who have completed all requirements may apply at any time. If their achievement clearly qualifies for admission, they may receive early admission notification from the selection committee. Other applicants will be notified as soon as possible after grades are posted and the ranking can be made for the current semester.

Undergraduated Extension Programs   [ Back to top ]

Since all programs offered by the College of Business are subject to AACSB accreditation standards and review, this undergraduate enrollment plan must apply to all College of Business programs regardless of location. A College of Business program is any program offered through the College of Business leading to a USU bachelor's degree or any university bachelor's degree program requiring 30 or more College of Business credits. Any graduate program with 50 percent or more of the required credits in traditional business subjects is considered a College of Business program.

Frequently Asked Questions           [ Back to Top ]

When do I apply for Admission into the College of Business?

A student may apply for Admission to the College of Business after they have completed 24 credits to include ECON 1500, MATH 1100, STAT 2300 and PSY 1010 or SOC 1010 with a C grade or higher in each course. Applications must be received by December 1 for Spring Semester, April 1 for Summer Semester, and July 1 for Fall Semester.

Do I have to complete my General Education requirements before I can be admitted into the College of Business?

No. General Education requirements are a graduation requirement and do not have to be completed until you graduate.

How do I apply for Admission to the College of Business?

The application process is very simple. A student must fill out an application with essay and return it to the CEO Center in the Business Bldg Room 309.

Why should I apply for Admission to the College of Business?

Admission to the College of Business is an important step toward graduation. A student must be admitted into the College of Business before they can register for 3000- to 5000-level courses. Admission is also required to start the graduation application process.

What does Admission into the College of Business do for me?

Students entering the College of Business are placed in an Undeclared Business major. In order to be accepted into a major program a student must complete the requirements for Admission. After a student is accepted into the College of Business their major is changed and their registration should no longer be blocked for 3000, 4000 or 5000 level courses.

Once I apply how do I find out if I have been accepted into the College of Business?

You will be notified via e-mail as to your status. If accepted you will be assigned an advisor within the dept of your major. If you are not accepted the reasons for deniel will be listed.