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As a homeschool student,you have taken an active & independent role in pursuing your educational goals. You’ll find that there are no extra admissions requirements for homeschool students at Concordia University Irvine.

We welcome your experiences & perspective and would be glad to answer any of your questions about the application process. We prepare wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens, for lives of learning, service, and leadership.

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Admission Requirements

To apply to Concordia University Irvine as a homeschool student, follow the steps below.

  1. Submit your application
  2. Submit your official High School Transcript
    Official transcripts must be sent in a sealed envelope with a signature from a parent, legal guardian, or homeschool director/administrator. View a copy of a sample high school transcript.
    Note: Concordia University Irvine grants college credit for Credit by Exam Scores. Students may transfer in a maximum of 30 non-accredited credits by exam (AP, CLEP, DSST or IB units).

    Mail it to:
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    Concordia University Irvine
    1530 Concordia West
    Irvine, CA 92612

Admission Standards

  • Minimum GPA: 2.80*
  • Average GPA: 3.57
  • SAT: Not Required
  • ACT: Not Required

*some applicants may be required to submit additional documentation.


Recommended College Prep Curriculum

  • English: 4 years
  • Mathematics: 3 years (including Algebra II)
  • Science: 3 years (including 2 years of Lab Science)
  • History: 2 years
  • Foreign Language: 2 years of the same language

Application Deadlines

Fall 2023 Semester

Type Apply By Notified By
Early Action November 15, 2023 Mid-December
Early Action II (Priority) February 15, 2024 March 1, 2023
Rolling Admissions August 25, 2024  

Note: Applications received after February 15 are reviewed on a rolling basis, and it is recommended that students apply well in advance. Once your application is complete, it usually takes two weeks to receive an admissions decision, depending upon the time of year.

FAQ

I don’t have an official high school transcript. What should I do?

We have included a sample transcript for your parent, legal guardian, or administrator of your homeschool organization to create and sign, vouching for your units. Please have your transcript sent in a sealed envelope to:

Concordia University Irvine
Undergraduate Admissions Office
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612

Note: In the absence of a high school transcript, we will accept an official GED or the California Proficiency Exam, but this may limit scholarship opportunities without the presence of a GPA.

What does it mean for a transcript to be considered “official?”

The transcript should be sent in a sealed envelope with a signature from a parent, legal guardian, or homeschool director/administrator.

The transcript should be organized by grade level (9th-12th) and year.

Completed and in-progress courses should be accompanied by credits, units, or hours and include a letter grade or a numerical grade.

What does it mean for a transcript to be considered “final?”

To be considered a final transcript, please include a graduation date, (month/day/year) and a signature from a parent, legal guardian, or the director of your organization.

If I graduate from high school with a completed A.A. degree or over 30 units of college credit, am I still considered a freshman?

For admission, class standing (Freshman or Transfer) is determined by your high school graduation date. Please send any and all college transcripts along with your high school transcript for evaluation.

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