The University of Toledo

2013 Admission Requirements for First-Time Freshmen

Here are the overall requirements for you as a direct-from-high-school student, as well as requirements specific to your major/college.

Please note: Transfer students should refer to transfer admission requirements

First-time Freshmen: Includes the subcategory "direct-from-high school" students, which are those who will be attending UT the summer or fall immediately following their high school graduation. Students who have been enrolled in post-secondary, dual enrollment or Tech Prep while in high school are considered direct-from-high school students. Students who took college courses during the summer immediately following high school graduation and are enrolled at UT the following fall are also considered direct-from-high school students.

Other subcategories of first-time freshman students include adult students (those who have never attended college other than during high school) and GED holders who have never attended college.

In-State, Direct-From-High School Requirements

For unconditional admission, UT requires an in-state student to:

Complete minimum college preparatory curriculum course work:

• 4 years/units of English
• 3 years/units of natural science
• 3 years/units of social science
• 3 years/units of math (including algebra I and II and geometry or equivalent)
• Pass all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test
• Submit a minimum ACT score of 15 (740 SAT combined reading and math score) including one writing section score. If a student does not meet this requirement, they may submit an appeal form that delineates their college readiness. The appeal will be reviewed by a team from the Provost's Office, the Office of Undergraduate Admission and the Department of Exploratory Studies. The appeal form is available on the admission web page and should be submitted as soon as possible, with a final deadline of August 1, 2013.
• Based upon a student's major and the ACT or SAT score, students may be required to take placement tests, which will assist in placing students into courses.

Note: No direct-from-high school student will be admitted to the University after classes have started except with the approval of the Provost/Chancellor or their designee. There will be an admission cutoff date of July 31, 2013 for all direct-from-high school students applying with below a 2.0 GPA and below a 19 ACT (910 SAT combined reading and math score) for receipt of all admission materials. Students applying after July 31 may be deferred to spring semester.

In-State Adult Requirements

In-state adult students must meet all of the above direct-from-high school requirements for unconditional admission unless the student is 25 years of age or older, or a current member or veteran of the U.S. military.

Out-of-State, Direct-From-High School Requirements

For unconditional admission, UT requires a student in this out-of-state category to:

Complete minimum college preparatory curriculum course work:

• 4 years/units of English
• 3 years/units of natural science
• 3 years/units of social science
• 3 years/units of math (including algebra I and II and geometry or equivalent)
• Submit a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and a 21 ACT composite score (990 SAT combined reading and math score), and one writing section score for admission. Qualified students who do not meet test score requirements will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• Based upon a student's major and the ACT or SAT score, students may be required to take placement tests, which will assist in placing students in courses.

Note: No direct-from-high school student will be admitted to the University after classes have started except with approval of the Provost/Chancellor or their designee.

Out-of-State, Adult Requirements

Out-of-state adult students must meet all of the above direct-from-high school requirements for unconditional admission unless the student is 25 years of age or older, or a current member or veteran of the U.S. military.

GED Holder Requirements

The above ACT/SAT requirements and receipt dates do not apply to GED holders (in-state and out-of-state). However, many of our academic colleges require ACT/SAT scores for direct admission into a program. Students utilizing the GED must submit an official copy of their GED (General Education Development) diploma and scores. You can obtain a copy of your GED from the Department of Education in the state where you took the GED test.

High School/College Transcripts

All students (excluding GED holders) must send an official high school transcript, complete with a stamped graduation date, to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. For direct-from-high school students, this is in addition tot he official partial transcript sent with the application. For first-time freshman final acceptance and college/program placement will be offered based upon the submission of an official high school transcript (8th semester) with a stamped graduation date.

College/Program Admission Standards

UT colleges and programs have specific admission criteria that must be met. Programs may have additional criteria not listed here; please check the program's Web site for the most complete information. Admitted students who do not meet the specific college/program requirements will be offered admission to other programs, such as the Department of Exploratory studies, which will assist students in gaining admission. In the following chart, GPA requirements are based on final cumulative (8th semester) GPA, not semester GPA; the ACT score refers to a composite score; and the SAT score is a combined reading and math score.

College of Business and Innovation
College of Engineering
College of Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
College of Nursing
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Gateway Programs, UT Learning Collaborative
Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service

College of Business and Innovation

Bachelor of Business Administration programs

• 2.8 GPA or GED average score of 510 or 25 ACT/1150 SAT

Information Technology program

• 2.5 GPA or GED average score of 480
• 21 ACT/990 SAT

Students not meeting these requirements will be admitted into an associate’s degree in the College of Business and Innovation. Upon meeting a 2.4 UT college GPA, students are permitted to transfer into the programs of their choice.

Applied Organizational Technology Associate Degree programs

• 2.0 GPA or 18 ACT/870 SAT or passing GED average score

Students not meeting these requirements will be admitted to the Gateway Program in the UT Learning Collaborative

 

College of Engineering

• 3.0 GPA or GED average score of 510
• 22 ACT/1030 SAT
• 4 years of high school math (fourth-year emphasis on trigonometry or pre-calculus) and high school chemistry; high school physics is strongly recommended

Students not meeting these requirements will be reviewed for the Engineering Technology programs.

Bioengineering B.S./M.D. program

• recommended 3.8 GPA and 29 ACT/1300 SAT. Contact the bioengineering adviser for details.

Engineering Technology programs

• 2.5 GPA or GED average score of 480
• 21 ACT/990 SAT

Students not meeting these requirements will be admitted to the Gateway Program in the UT Learning Collaborative.

• Information Technology program
• 2.5 GPA or GED average score of 480
• 21 ACT/990 SAT

Students not meeting these requirements will be admitted to the Gateway Program in the UT Learning Collaborative.

 

College of Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences

2.5 GPA or 20 ACT/950 SAT

• GED holders and students not meeting these requirements will be admitted to the Gateway Program in the UT Learning Collaborative

 

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

• 2.5 GPA or 20 ACT/950 SAT
• GED holders and students not meeting these requirements will be admitted to the Gateway Program in the UT Learning Collaborative

 

College of Nursing

All students admitted into the pre-nursing BSN curriculum with:

• 3.0 GPA
• 19 ACT/910 SAT

Upon completion of the pre-nursing curriculum, there is a competitive admission process for the professional sequence.

GED holders and students not meeting these requirements will be admitted to the Gateway Program in the UT Learning Collaborative

 

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

All students admitted into the pre-professional program with

• 2.5 GPA or GED or 20 ACT/950 SAT

Students not meeting these requirements will e admitted to the Gateway Program in the UT Learning Collaborative

Contingent admission to the Professional Division is available on a competitive basis. To be considered, the following must be completed in the year proceeding fall admission:

• Achieve and report by December 2, 2011, a 29 ACT/1300 SAT
• 3.75 GPA in a college preparatory high school curriculum
• Application postmarked by December 1, 2011

Additional materials will be requested. Final notification of contingent admission status will occur in mid-March.

 

College of Visual and Performing Arts

• 2.5 GPA or 20 ACT/950 SAT

GED holders and students not meeting these requirements will be admitted to the Gateway Program in the UT Learning Collaborative

Music Program
Audition required (call 419.530.2448 for an appointment)

 

Gateway Programs, UT Learning Collaborative

Quest

• 2.0 GPA or GED or 19 ACT/910 SAT

A student who has a specific college preference but is undecided on a major within that college may apply as undeclared to that college. Students who are undecided about their college and major will be admitted into the QUEST program.

Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service

Education programs

• 2.7 GPA or 21 ACT/990 SAT

HSHS programs

• 2.5 GPA or 19 ACT/910 SAT

GED holders and students not meeting these requirements will be admitted to the Gateway Program in the UT Learning Collaborative.