Earned Admission
We Want You at USU
Not only do we want to welcome you to Utah State, we also want to help you succeed as an Aggie. Please take time to review your next steps which will help qualify you for admission and ensure you’re prepared for academic life at Utah State.
Your Next Steps
- Apply for admission to USU (if you haven't already done so).
- Read the full terms & conditions for the Earned Admission pathway.
- Schedule a meeting to talk with your assigned admissions specialist about the Preparing for College Workshop.
- Complete the Preparing for College Workshop (opens October 2, 2023) by the deadline for the semester you plan to enroll. This allows you to confirm your enrollment, sign an on-campus housing contract, and start orientation.
- Be admitted and become an Aggie. Visit usu.edu/whatsnext for more information.
Deadlines & Timeline
Start today – While you can complete the Preparing for College Workshop at your own pace, keep the following deadlines in mind to avoid having to adjust your admission term to a later semester.
Deadlines | Summer | Fall | Spring |
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Complete USU application and begin Preparing for College Workshop | MAR 15 | JUN 15 | OCT 15 |
Complete Preparing for College Workshop | MAY 1 | AUG 1 | DEC 1 |
Benefits
- Qualify for Admission — Upon completion of the workshop, you will be admitted in good standing to a four-year program at USU.
- Develop Skills — Identify your own strengths and challenges as it relates to college success.
- Receive Support — You will work with an Aggie Advocate who will help you identify and register for USU classes.
- USU Class Registration — You will be able to complete orientation and register for USU classes on time, with your class.
- Student Life — You can sign a contract for on-campus housing if you’d like, so you’re ready to live on campus your first semester and experience Aggie life. Make sure to sign up early to get a spot. (See the housing FAQ for more information.)
Terms and Conditions
Please note that by accepting this Earned Admission pathway you are agreeing to the following:
- I understand that my admission to the university is contingent on my completing the Preparing for College Workshop by the deadline. I am not officially a Utah State University student until I begin my first semester.
- I understand that I need to enroll in and begin the Preparing for College Workshop by the posted deadline for the semester I wish to enroll.
- I understand that my USU courses will be dropped if I do not complete the Preparing for College Workshop by the deadline for the semester I wish to begin classes at USU.
- I understand that I can work with USU to change my admission offer to the next available semester if needed.
- I understand that I should only sign an on-campus housing contract if I feel confident that I can complete the Preparing for College Workshop prior to the deadline for the semester. See the housing FAQ for more information.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the Earned Admission path students must:
- Have a cumulative high school GPA below 2.8
- Be a domestic U.S. student (International students are currently not eligible for this path)
- Be an incoming first-year or transfer student with less than 24 post-high school credits
- Have applied for admission to USU within the past year (Apply at applynow.usu.edu)
- Receive a formal offer from the Admissions Office to participate in the Earned Admission path
Contact Information
For more information, please contact the Admission Office at 435-797-1079 or admit@usu.edu.
For detailed information about the Earned Admission pathway, schedule a meeting to talk with your assigned admissions specialist.
Program FAQ
- Be a Domestic U.S. Student. (International Students are currently not eligible for this path.)
- Be an incoming first-time freshman or a transfer student with less than 24 post high school credits.
- Have applied for Admission to USU within the past year. (Please apply at applynow.usu.edu.)
- Have received a formal offer from the Admissions Office to participate in the Earned Admission path. (While lower high school grades will not disqualify a student from being considered for the Earned Admission path, applicants are still required to demonstrate that they meet all non-academic university admissions requirements such as meeting the university’s English proficiency requirement and demonstrating that they can behaviorally be a good citizen at USU.)
No. You will take the Preparing for College Workshop prior to the beginning of classes at Utah State University, so you are not considered to be an enrolled (or matriculated) student while you take this workshop. You are allowed to prepare for your intended starting semester, right along with your fellow classmates, by registering for classes. You may also choose to sign up for either on-campus or off-campus housing if you feel confident you can complete the workshop on time (see housing FAQ for more information). Please note that you will be unenrolled from classes if you don’t complete the Preparing for College Workshop by the deadline for a given semester, and you will be responsible for any housing contracts that you sign.
Housing FAQ
Some off-campus apartments may have availability close to the start of the semester, and you can also buy a contract from another student (make sure the landlord or apartment manager is aware of and approves of the transaction).
You are not allowed to live in on-campus housing while you complete the Preparing for College Workshop.