Before proceeding further it is important to know the basic requirements for the colleges so that planning for the college is done keeping in mind the prerequisites. Each institution will have its own set of admission requirements, but the minimum usually includes the following:

• Completed application form
• Proof of secondary school completion (usually 12 years of schooling)
• Standardized Test Scores
• Certification of English language proficiency (usually a score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL])
• Evidence of financial support

Admission Eligibility:

Criteria for admission process are different depending on the status of the student- whether they are Freshman, Transfer, or International.

The criteria for Freshman candidates are largely the following-

• High school coursework requirements
• ACT Composite score or SAT I combined score
• Cumulative High School Percentile Ranking (HSPR) at the end of the junior year.
• Personal and Professional Essays 
• Personal Essay: Describe interests and accomplishments which are not indicated elsewhere on the application.
• Professional Essay: Write about professional and intellectual aspirations and prior personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific college or academic program at the specific University.
• An audition, portfolio, or interview may be required for Fine and Applied Arts applicants.
• Non-academic -Though there is no criteria or norm for non-academic achievement but all the universities place special emphasis to extra-curricular activities, work and volunteer experience, and honors and awards received.

The criteria for Transfer students: Admission of transfer applicants is based on a combination of the hours and content of transferable credit and the transfer GPA. The minimum transfer GPA differs from one university to another. However, most curricula require a higher GPA. Most transfer programs also require the completion of pre-requisite coursework prior to enrollment. A transfer handbook (available on University websites) lists all requirements by major. Detailed transfer course information is available on individual college websites since the criteria vary from university to university.

If the number of qualified applicants to a college or curriculum exceeds the admission quota, those best qualified will be admitted, preference may be given to students of the same state. Lower Division transfer applicants (students with less than 60 transferable semester hours) may be restricted when seats are limited. The Transfer Handbook is designed for use by advisers and potential transfer students. When using the recommended course sequences, one might refer to Programs of Study, Course Catalogs, and Transfer Course Information. There are GPA guidelines that are different from one university to another.

For Admission eligibility for International students please go to: www.USAeducation.US/international