Learn how to become part of the McNeese family.<\/p>\n
Whether you’re a first-time applicant, high school students looking to become college-ready<\/a>, or have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree<\/a>, this is the place to find all the requirements you’ll need to fulfill to successfully apply to McNeese State University. No matter where you come from or what career path you’re headed on, we’d love to welcome you into our Cowboy family.<\/p>\n If you’re an international student looking to attend McNeese, visit our International Requirements<\/a> page to find out what requirements you’ll need to fulfill to successfully apply.<\/p>\n\t Don’t meet our requirements? You may still be able to attend! McNeese may admit, by exception, a limited number of students who do not meet minimum admission standards based on an evaluation of a student’s likelihood of success, life achievement, and the enhancement of the University’s demographically diverse student population. Contact the Office of Admission to find out more. High School Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for exceptions.<\/em><\/p>\n McNeese State University takes your high school coursework, your high school GPA, and test scores (ACT or SAT) into consideration for admission. We encourage all students to apply!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t To be considered for acceptance to McNeese State University, please submit the following:<\/p>\n Official ACT\/SAT scores Detailed Louisiana Board of Regents requirements may be found in the McNeese Catalog.<\/p>\n\tTop<\/a>\n Depending on what your educational background is, you might have unique application criteria, including different GPA requirements, ACT\/SAT score requirements, and more. Check out the tabs below for more information.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTransfers Under the Age of 25\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTransfer Over the Age of 25\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTransfers Under the Age of 25\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTransfer students under the age of 25, who have earned 18 or more college-level academic credit hours, must meet the following minimum admission standards: OR<\/strong><\/p>\n All\u202f of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all college-level academic courses<\/p>\n Completed college-level English with a C or better<\/p>\n Completed college-level mathematics with a C or better<\/p>\n Eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring<\/p>\n Transfer students who have earned fewer than 18 college-level academic hours must<\/strong><\/p>\n Meet first-time freshman admission standards<\/p>\n Be in good standing with the previous institution attended<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTransfer Over the Age of 25\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTransfer students aged 25 and\u202folder, who have earned 18 or more college-level academic credit hours, must meet the following minimum admission standards: OR<\/strong><\/p>\n All\u202f of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n Completed college-level English OR mathematics with a C or better *<\/p>\n Eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring<\/p>\n Transfer students who have earned fewer than 18 college-level academic hours must<\/strong><\/p>\n Meet first-time freshman admission standards<\/p>\n Be in good standing with the previous institution attended<\/p>\n *Students who have not completed college-level English or mathematics, need to submit their official high school transcript or official ACT\/SAT scores.<\/em><\/p>\n McNeese’s Dual Enrollment program is a great way for current high school students to get jump start on their college careers. As a dual enrollment student, you can attend McNeese classes on campus for both high school and college credit, and graduate high school with a year or more of college already complete.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tHigh School Dual Enrollment Composite Scores<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tFirst-Time Freshman\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n Official High school transcript or GED\/HISET
\n*Home schooled students: Submit a copy of your home school transcripts and Home School State Approval letter.<\/em>\n\n\t\tTransfer Students\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n A transferable associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution\n
\n A transferable associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution\n\n\t\tHigh School Dual Enrollment\n\t<\/h3>\n\t