Homeschool Students Admission Requirements
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.
Application Steps
- Application
Application Fee Note: We are waiving the $50 online application fee!
- 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: CUI 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
- Official SAT and/or ACT scores*
We are waiving the SAT or ACTrequirement for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 applicants with one exception - if you are an incoming D2 student-athlete, per NCAA regulations, you must take the SAT or ACT.
Admission Standards
- Minimum GPA: 2.80
- Minimum SAT: Waived for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 applicants*
- Minimum Composite ACT: Waived for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 applicants*
Averages from the incoming class of 2016-2017
- Average GPA: 3.44
- Average SAT: 1038 (critical reading/math)
- Average Composite ACT: 23
*per NCAA regulations, incoming student-athletes must still submit SAT or ACT scores
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
| Application Deadlines |
| Application Status |
Apply By |
| Fall 2020 |
| Early Action |
November 15, 2019 |
| Early Action II |
February 15, 2019 |
| Rolling Admissions |
July 27, 2019 |
| Spring 2020 |
| Regular Decision |
January 3, 2020 |
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.