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.
- Complete the Preparing for College Workshop as soon as possible to ensure the best USU class selection. The workshop is free and takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
- Create your USU password. Your USU password requires you to know your A-Number and is used to log in to most USU systems.
- Register for workshop.
- Access workshop (after registering).
- Once you’ve completed the required workshop and are admitted to USU, visit our What's Next website for more information about confirming your enrollment, signing an on-campus housing contract, starting orientation, and registering for USU classes.
- Meet with and Aggie Advocate, take Connections and complete two credits of Habits of Mind your first semester.
Deadlines & Timeline
Start today – While you can complete the Preparing for College Workshop at your own pace, you will want to complete the workshop early to ensure the best USU class selection. Also, 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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Priority Deadline - Complete the Preparing for College Workshop | FEB 5 | FEB 5 | OCT 14 |
Final Deadline - Begin the Preparing for College Workshop | APR 15 | JUL 15 | NOV 15 |
Final Deadline - Complete the 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 (after completing the workshop).
- Student Life — You can sign a contract for on-campus housing after completing the workshop, 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.
- Optional Courses — You also have access to optional study skills, English, and math prep classes to further set you up for success.
Terms and Conditions
Please note that by accepting this Earned Admission pathway you are agreeing to the following:
- I understand that I am admitted to Utah State University only after completing the Preparing for College Workshop by the deadline. Only admitted students can pay the enrollment deposit, sign an on-campus housing contract, begin orientation, and register for classes.
- I understand that I need to complete the Preparing for College Workshop by the posted deadline for the semester I wish to enroll.
- I understand that I can work with USU to change my admission offer to the next available semester if needed.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the Earned Admission path students must:
- Have a cumulative high school GPA between a 2.0-2.79
- 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 being admitted to Utah State University, so you are not considered to be an enrolled (or matriculated) student while you take this workshop.
Yes! You will be admitted in good standing to a four-year program upon completion of the workshop. Once you begin classes you will be like any other student at the university. It is important to note that all students enrolled at USU follow the same “academic standing” policies. Continued undergraduate enrollment at Utah State University is dependent upon a student maintaining satisfactory academic progress toward attaining a degree.
After you apply and are offered the Earned Admission pathway, you will be sent an email with the Preparing for College Workshop registration information.
Yes, the Preparing for College Workshop must be completed by the deadline for the semester you plan to enroll at USU. If you are not able to complete the workshop by the completion deadline, you can request to move your admission to the next available term.