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I’m a non-traditional applicant. How do I apply?

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 do require recommendations from instructors, supplemental recommendations from employers, military leaders, or mentors can provide useful information.