Some students apply to us after an extended break from conventional education, and we value the insights and experiences of students returning to higher education. Depending on your academic history, non-traditional or returning students may be eligible for first-year or transfer admission.
While our holistic review process considers each applicant in their own context, we need to know some common information about each applicant. We expect to see the results of required standardized tests, school transcripts, teacher recommendations, and other required application components.
We often recommend that non-traditional applicants take some courses at a community college or in a non-degree program to brush up on their classroom experience and get some recent teacher recommendations. While we require recommendation letters from educators, supplemental recommendations from your employers or mentors can provide useful information, especially if teacher recommendations are difficult to obtain. The decision about what letters of support to send for review is left up to the individual non-traditional applicant to suit their unique circumstances.