Freshman Admission
Incoming freshmen are encouraged to complete the application process between September and January for the following Fall Semester, or by November for the following Spring Semester, to ensure their application and documents can be processed in a timely manner. Applicants can expect an admission decision by email and postal mail.
Applications are evaluated on an individual basis. Admission decisions are based on the total high school record.
Applicants must complete the following high school college preparatory courses, if under the age of 25 before the first day of classes (one unit equals one year of study):
- 4 units of English;
- 3 units of mathematics (at the level of algebra 1 and above);
- 3 units of laboratory science, including at least 1 unit each in 2 or more of the following: biology, chemistry, physics, or physical science; and
- 3 units of social science.
In addition to fulfilling the college preparatory courses, grade point average (GPA) is considered in evaluating an application. The general guidelines used in making admission decisions include a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale).
Students who do not meet these guidelines will be considered if other supporting factors show potential for success.
First year applicants applying to certificate and associate degree programs are required to submit an official high school transcript as described above.
DSU will accept high school equivalency examinations in lieu of high school diploma, in accordance with NDUS procedure 411.2.
General Education Development (GED) prior to 2014 - Minimum passing score of 150 on each of the four subtests and a combined score of 600 or higher to pass.
GED 2014 and later – Minimum passing score of 145 on each of the four subtests and a combined score of 580 or higher to pass.
Educational Testing Services (ETS-HiSeT) – Minimum passing score of 8 on each of the five subsets and a combined score of 45 and higher to pass.