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. We offer a self-paced online course to ensure you’re prepared for academic life at USU. Because your success is our mission.
Your Path to USU
- Apply for Admission to USU (if you haven't already done so)
- Read full Terms & Conditions for Earned Admission
- Register and Complete Your Student Success Course
- Review Your Next Steps (orientation, USU class registration, FAFSA, housing)
- Become an Aggie
After you apply, we’ll send you an offer to let you know which of our courses will best prepare you for your first year at Utah State. That way you can prepare for Aggie life while you save money and earn three credits.
- College Credit — You will earn college transfer credit for the student success class you take, but only pay $125 a month rather than full tuition. Our self-paced student success course gets you ready for a full schedule at Utah State, and you get the same credits as if you take USU 1730 during the semester (valued at $1,200).
- 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 up for housing, if you’d like, so you’re ready to start the semester and experience Aggie life. Make sure to sign up early to get a spot. (See the housing FAQ for more information.)
Prep for Success
Success isn’t one-size-fits all, so neither are our Success Prep courses for Earned Admission. Our self-paced student success course gets you ready for a full schedule at Utah State, and you get the same credits as if you take USU 1730 during the semester (valued at $1,200), you can save while you study. Plus, you’ll have access to optional English and math prep classes to set you up for success.
Here to Help
Your online Success Prep courses come with tools to support your success.
- Progress Checklist: Advance at your own pace and track your progress
- Live Support: Schedule appointments in the platform for assistance
- Student Success Library: Access videos and articles for coursework support
Terms and Conditions
Please note that by accepting this Earned Admission path you are agreeing to the following:
- I understand that retaining my admission to the university is contingent on my completing the student success course by the deadline. The student success course is provided by a third party, StraighterLine, and 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 student success course by the posted deadline for the semester I wish to enroll.
- I understand that my USU courses will be dropped if I do not pass the student success course by the 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.
- I understand that I am responsible to cancel my StraighterLine subscription after I’ve completed my student success course.
- I understand that I should only complete the sign-up process for housing if I feel confident that I can complete the student success course prior to the deadline for the semester.
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. (Transfer and returning students are not currently eligible for this path.)
- 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.)
This program is 100% online and mobile-friendly to allow access to the program from anywhere. Courses are student-paced, meaning you are able to make progress based on your ability and schedule. You control the speed and when you complete. While you can complete the course at your own pace, keep the deadlines in mind to avoid delaying the semester when you will be officially admitted.
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).
Setting You Up
While you can complete these prep courses at your own pace, keep the following deadlines in mind to avoid delaying when you will officially be admitted.
Timeline/ Deadlines |
Summer | Fall | Spring |
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Complete USU Application and begin student success course | APR 1 | JUL 1 | NOV 1 |
Complete student success course | MAY 1 | AUG 1 | DEC 1 |
Students who complete the study skills course after the deadline will be unenrolled from USU courses and may request to have their admission moved to the following semester.
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-time freshman or a transfer student with less than 24 post high school credits (Transfer and returning students are currently not eligible for the Earned Admission path.)
- 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