applying to LHU

freshman admission requirements

Lock Haven University requires the following for admission as a first-time freshmen student:

High School Curriculum
A high school curriculum that includes college preparatory courses in English, social studies, math and science. Two years of foreign language are preferred but not mandatory. A high school curriculum that is college preparatory in nature does not include technical, vocational or applied courses. An acceptable college preparatory curriculum includes academic courses that are specifically geared toward preparing a student for college. Although Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) courses are not required for admission, they do carry extra weight in the application review process.

Recommended High School Curriculum

Advance Placement (AP) Credit Awarding Policy

Homeschooled Students

Grades*
To be considered for admission, a student needs to demonstrate academic achievement in the classroom. The Admissions Office will look closely at a student's academic performance in the core subject areas throughout his/her high school career. Senior grades are requested for many students.

A student's high school rank and GPA will be highly considered in the application review process.

SAT/ACT Scores
Standardized test scores are evaluated after curriculum and grades have been closely reviewed but are not used as the only criteria for admission. The Office of Admissions will accept both the old and the new SAT. For the new SAT, we will consider only the Critical Reasoning (Verbal) and Math scores. The Writing score will not be used in the admissions decision process.

Students who graduated from high school three years prior to applying for admission to LHU are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores.

Extracurricular Activities
It is not required that a student be involved in extracurricular activities, but the Admissions Office does look favorably upon students who have been active in clubs, organizations and athletics throughout high school.

When To Apply for Admission
The Office of Admissions operates on a rolling admissions basis. Students are encouraged to apply for admission in the fall of their senior year. Typically, students are notified of their admissions status within 4 to 6 weeks after their application and all required documents are received by the Admissions Office. During our busiest time of the year (November-January), the process may take 6-8 weeks or longer.

How To Apply for Admission

To apply for admission, submit the following documents:

• Application for Admission (Apply Online or submit a paper application).
• $25 application fee (for online application) $40 application fee (for paper application).
• An official copy of your high school transcript (faxed copies are not official) and grading scale from your guidance office.
• SAT/ACT scores—Scores reported on high school transcripts or received directly from the College Board are considered to be official.
• Recommendation letters from teachers and/or guidance counselors are not required for the application process but are always helpful for the admission staff to accurately evaluate an applicant. Help us get to know the real you!
• For many students, first or second marking period senior grades will be requested before a decision can be rendered.

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*Note: All offers of admission are contingent upon successfully completing the requirements for a high school diploma or a general education diploma (GED). Students offered admission must provide a final high school transcript or official GED report prior to matriculating.

6/12/2000