UIdaho first-year student admissions

First-year students who graduated from a regionally accredited high school must meet the admission requirements in effect for their graduation year, including the minimum GPA and test score requirements. These students include:

• Those enrolling directly from high school.
• Those enrolling directly from high school who have completed college-level work while in high school.

Early admission may be granted based on a sixth or seventh semester high school transcript if it appears that the student will meet admission requirements.

Applicants who have earned fewer than 14 transferable semester credits after high school graduation must meet both first-year and transfer admission requirements.

You must submit:

1. An application for admission.
2. $50 application fee (nonrefundable). No application fee required for Idaho residents.

3. Test scores. You may request copies of your ACT or SAT scores. If your ACT or SAT scores are on your school transcript, you do not need to have them sent separately. Every student who has a test score is encouraged to provide it for admission as well as class placement.

   1. New first-year students will automatically be considered for admission if their cumulative unweighted GPA is 3.00 or higher. Test scores are not required.
   2. Applicants who are Idaho residents achieving scores of 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible for admission regardless of GPA.
   3. New first-year applicants with a cumulative GPA between 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT test scores or opt-in to the Vandal Gateway Program. You may be referred to the Admissions Committee if you are not able to provide your test scores.
   4. Those who have cumulative GPAs of 2.30-2.59 will be admitted through the Vandal Gateway Program regardless of test scores.

   	High school cumulative GPA	ACT composite	*SAT evidence-based reading and writing + math	ISAT math + literacy (ID residents)
   Automatic admission to U of I	Any GPA	N/A	N/A	≥ Level 3 + 3
   	3.00 - 4.00	Test score not required	Test score not required	Test score not required
   	2.60 - 2.99	15+	740+	N/A
   Optional admission to Vandal Gateway program	2.60 - 2.99	Test score not required	Test score not required	N/A
   Admission to Vandal Gateway Program	2.30 - 2.59	Test score not required	Test score not required	N/A

4. Official high school transcript showing graduation date. If you have not yet graduated from high school, a transcript showing all completed work may be accepted for early admission.
   1. An admission decision can be made using emailed copies of transcripts, but official transcripts will eventually be needed to finalize your application.
5. Official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended.
   1. An admission decision can be made using emailed copies of transcripts, but official transcripts will eventually be needed to finalize your application.

If you do not meet the published criteria for admission at the time of review, you may apply to the Admissions Committee for consideration.

First-year students who have completed their GED instead of graduating from an accredited high school and have earned fewer than 14 transferable semester credits since obtaining their GED will have their application for admission referred to the Admissions Committee for a decision.

Applicants with fewer than 14 transferable semester credits completed since obtaining their GED must meet both first-year and transfer admission requirements.

You must submit:

1. An application for admission.
2. $50 application fee (nonrefundable). No application fee required for Idaho residents.
3. ACT or SAT test scores. If you have an ACT composite of 26 or higher or an SAT Evidence Based Reading + Math score of 1260 or higher, you are not required to submit the letters of recommendation or the written statement referenced below.
4. A copy of the GED test results.
5. Official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended.
   1. An admission decision can be made using emailed copies of transcripts, but official transcripts will eventually be needed to finalize your application.
6. Three signed letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the student’s academic ability.
7. A written statement from the student which includes the student’s goals, educational and/or professional objectives, an explanation of past academic performance, information and/or documentation regarding any extenuating circumstances and any other information the student wishes to have considered.

First-year students who have been home-schooled either partially or completely for grades nine through 12 and have earned fewer than 14 transferable semester credits since graduating from home-school will have their application for admission referred to the Admissions Committee for a decision.

Applicants with fewer than 14 transferable semester credits completed since graduating from home-school must meet both first-year and transfer admission requirements.

You must submit:

1. An application for admission.
2. $50 application fee (nonrefundable). No application fee required for Idaho residents.
3. ACT or SAT test scores. If you have an ACT composite of 26 or higher or an SAT Evidence Based Reading + Math score of 1260 or higher, you are not required to submit the letters of recommendation or the written statement referenced below.
4. Home-school transcript or a description of your educational background including subjects studied.
5. Official transcripts from any secondary school attended prior to or in addition to home schooling.
   1. An admission decision can be made using emailed copies of transcripts, but official transcripts will eventually be needed to finalize your application.
6. A copy of the GED test results if obtained.
7. Official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended.
   1. An admission decision can be made using emailed copies of transcripts, but official transcripts will eventually be needed to finalize your application.
8. Three signed letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the student’s academic ability.
9. A written statement from the student that includes the student’s goals, educational and/or professional objectives, an explanation of past academic performance, information and/or documentation regarding any extenuating circumstances and anything else the committee might find useful when reviewing your file.

First-year students who graduate from non-accredited high schools (high schools without accreditation from a regional accrediting agency such as the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges) and have earned fewer than 14 transferable semester credits since graduating from high school will have their application for admission referred to the Admissions Committee for a decision.

Applicants with fewer than 14 transferable semester credits completed after high school graduation must meet both first-year and transfer admission requirements.

You must submit:

1. An application for admission.
2. $50 application fee (nonrefundable). No application fee required for Idaho residents.
3. ACT or SAT test scores. If you have an ACT composite of 26 or higher or an SAT Evidence Based Reading + Math score of 1260 or higher, you are not required to submit the letters of recommendation or the written statement referenced below.
4. A copy of the GED test results if obtained.
5. Official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended.
   1. An admission decision can be made using emailed copies of transcripts, but official transcripts will eventually be needed to finalize your application.
6. Three signed letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the student’s academic ability.
7. A written statement from the student that includes the student’s goals, educational and/or professional objectives, an explanation of past academic performance, information and/or documentation regarding any extenuating circumstances and anything else the committee might find useful when reviewing your file.

First-year students who have earned fewer than 14 transferable semester credits since high school graduation must meet both first year and transfer admission requirements.

You must submit:

1. An application for admission.
2. $50 application fee (nonrefundable). No application fee required for Idaho residents.
3. ACT or SAT test scores. You may request copies of your ACT or SAT scores. If your ACT or SAT scores are on your school transcript, you do not need to have them sent separately. Every student who has a test score is encouraged to provide it for admission as well as class placement.
4. Official high school transcript showing graduation date.
   1. An admission decision can be made using emailed copies of transcripts, but official transcripts will eventually be needed to finalize your application.
5. Official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended.
   1. An admission decision can be made using emailed copies of transcripts, but official transcripts will eventually be needed to finalize your application.

Even if you don’t meet criteria for automatic consideration for admission to U of I based on your GPA, there are options for you through the Vandal Gateway Program.

Create a new account or log in to an existing account. Use a personal email address rather than a school email address to ensure you have continued access to your application information after graduation.

Select the undergraduate application and begin completing your first-year student application.

The U of I undergraduate application includes the following sections:

• Personal and background information: Provide your name, address, contact information and other biographical or citizenship information.
• Enrollment information: Share details about your intended program, student type, preferred campus, planned start term and any SAT/ACT information. Not sure what major is right for you yet? You can apply as undecided and choose or change your major later.
• Parent or family information: Provide parent or family contact information as requested.
• Academic history: List the high schools or colleges you have attended, dates of attendance and any degrees or college credits earned.
• Additional information: Provide information such as state residency and background details. This information helps U of I identify programs, resources and services that may support your student experience.
• Scholarship information: Share your activities, sports, clubs, honors, work experience, community service and other accomplishments from the past four years. Your responses don't need to be formal essays — just a few notes that tell us more about you and your experiences. Completing this section is optional and is not required for WUE, Invitation to Idaho or Go Idaho! Scholarship consideration. We recommend completing it because your responses may be considered by up to 60 scholarship committees for more than 1,600 scholarship opportunities throughout your time at U of I.
• Application signature: Confirm that the information submitted is accurate and complete.

Pay the $50 application fee when you submit your application. No application fee required for Idaho residents.

A fee waiver option is available. Information about requesting a fee waiver is provided during the U of I application process.

After submitting your application, return to your applicant portal to monitor your application status, review any requested materials and view admission updates.