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The following outlines UNK admissions requirements for first-time entering freshmen and transfer students. The requirements do not pertain to international applicants, readmissions and non-degree students.
In addition to graduation from an accredited high school, or equivalent, all students seeking entry to the University must have successfully completed a core of selected high school courses spread over a number of disciplines. Additionally, students are required to meet performance criteria by ranking in the top half of their graduating high school class OR must meet certain performance criteria, based on scores from ACT or SAT national examinations. The entrance requirements incorporate a process for admitting students who do not meet one or more of the admission criteria, yet show promise of academic success.
The core course requirements are summarized in the following broad areas of subject matter in which one unit represents one full year of study:
English - 4 Units
Mathematics - 3 Units
Social Studies - 3 Units
Natural Sciences - 3 Units
Foreign Language - 2 Units in the same language
Any academic elective - 1 Unit
Academic courses at each Nebraska high school have been evaluated. Courses that meet the University’s criteria are listed by high school at www.unl.edu/nuhusker/nehslist.html.
In addition to meeting the above core course requirements, students seeking admission to the University on any campus, shall:
Be ranked in the 50th percentile or higher of their graduating class in an accredited high school
OR
Have received an ACT composite score of 20 or greater
OR
Have received an SAT total score of 950 or greater.
Admission of Students on the Basis of Special Merit
Applicants who do not qualify for assured admission by meeting all entrance criteria may appeal to be considered for full admission to the University on the basis of special merit. The student must submit a letter of appeal along with three letters of recommendation: (1) from the high school principal or guidance counselor, (2) from an English teacher, and (3) from a math or science teacher. If the appeal is successful, the student will be "Admitted by Review." This status may require the student to participate in an academic program of study that specifies the course work to be taken as well as other designated support activities provided by selected faculty and staff.
11 May 2006
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