To be considered for admission to Southwest Minnesota State University, students must submit the following to the Office of Admission:

• Completed application for admission and a non-refundable application fee of $20.00.
• Scores from the ACT (code number 2151) or the SAT (code number 6703).
• Official high school transcript.

Note: Final high school transcripts, complete with date of graduation, end of year rank and grades, must be submitted to the Office of Admission prior to enrollment.
Students may also apply online at www.SMSU.edu

Freshman admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited high school with a composite score of 21 on the ACT or a combined verbal/math score of 990 on the SAT (ACT preferred).

OR

• Graduation from a regionally accredited high school and rank in the upper one-half of the graduating class.

AND
Successful/satisfactory completion of the following preparation requirements:

• Four years of English, including composition, literature, and speech.
• Three years of mathematics, including two years of algebra (one of which is intermediate or advanced algebra), and one year of geometry.
• Three years of science, including one year of a biological and one year of a physical science. Each should have significant laboratory experience.
• Three years of social science including one year of U.S. history and one year of geography.
• Three years of specified electives. Students should have completed three years of coursework in at least two of the following areas: world language, world culture, or the arts.
• Students are also required to complete two years of a single world language (American Sign Language is accepted).

The University will evaluate each applicant’s credentials individually and note any deficiencies. If required college preparation courses are not offered at the student’s high school, exemptions may be granted for admission purposes. 
Students failing to meet the above class rank, ACT, or preparation requirements may still be considered for Academic Opportunity-FYE Admission but should contact the SMSU Office of Admission for further details and criteria.
Students admitted under Academic Opportunity-FYE may be required to take specific coursework designed to enhance their opportunity for academic success. Semester credit limits, additional placement testing, and attainment of a minimum grade point average will also be required of students entering under this status.
Students may also apply online at www.SMSU.edu.

To be considered for transfer admission to Southwest Minnesota State University, students must submit the following to the Office of
Admission:

• Completed application for admission and non-refundable fee of $20.00.
• Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from each institution to the SMSU Office of Admission.

Students may also apply online at www.SMSU.edu

Transfer admission will be granted to students who meet the following criteria:

• Have attained a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college coursework from a college, university or technical college.
• Students wishing to transfer with less than 24 semester credits from an accredited two or four year institution must also submit an official high school transcript.

Information regarding preparation for transfer or evaluation of transfer credits may be obtained by contacting the Transfer Specialist in the Office of the Registrar. Students may review how courses will transfer at: www.SMSU.edu/admission

Students who do not possess the above stated admission requirements may be considered for Academic Opportunity-FYE if judged to have potential to be successful in the academic program at Southwest Minnesota State University.

Students who have been suspended from another institution will not be considered for admission to SMSU until the suspension has been lifted by that institution or until one year has elapsed. Students who possess debts at other institutions will not be offered admission to the University.

International students wishing to be considered for Freshman Admission at Southwest Minnesota State must submit the following:

• University International Student application for admission and $20 non-refundable application fee.
• A minimum score of 500 on the written exam or 173 on the computerized exam on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a minimum of 80 on the Michigan Test of English Proficiency or completion of level 109 from an English Language School Center.
• Official transcripts verifying a comparable U.S. high school diploma.
• Documentation of evidence of financial support.
• SAT scores are recommended

International students wishing to transfer to SMSU from other U.S. colleges and universities must submit the following:

• University International Student application for admission and a $20 non-refundable application fee.
• A minimum score of 500 on the written exam or 173 on the computerized exam on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Michigan Test of English Proficiency with a minimum score of 80, or completion of level 109 from an English Language School Center.
• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges, universities, or technical colleges and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.0 scale.)
• An International Student Transfer Form (available from the Office of Admission.)
• Documentation of evidence of financial support.
• In some cases, TOEFL may be waived for students transferring from another U.S. college or university. Please contact the Office of Admission for qualifications.

A PDF version of the International Student Packet is available at www.SMSU.edu

International students wishing to transfer to SMSU from colleges and universities outside the United States must submit the following:

• University International Student application for admission and $20 non-refundable application fee.
• A minimum score of 500 on the written exam or 173 on the computerized exam on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a minimum of 80 on the Michigan Test of English Proficiency or completion of level 109 from a English Language School Center.
• Evaluation of international college/university transcript by approved transcript evaluation firm. Please contact the Office of Admission for further information.
• Documentation of evidence of financial support.

Those students in the United States under an immigration status other than F-1 Visa, and for whom English is not the native language must submit the following:

• Completed application for admission and $20 nonrefundable application fee.
• One of the following: official transcripts verifying earned equivalent of U.S high school diploma, GED, Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 on the written exam or 173 on the computerized exam, Michigan Test of English Proficiency with a minimum score of 80 or completion of level 109 from an English Language School Center.

Official and complete Southwest Minnesota State University Admission Policy is available upon request by contacting the Office of Admission.

Southwest Minnesota State University and the College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies are proud to offer Master’s degrees in Business Administration (M.B.A.), Education, and Special Education. These programs assist professionals and practitioners in acquiring the knowledge needed to assume increased levels of responsibility and to enhance the opportunity for career development and advancement.