Admission Procedures and Policies for Freshmen

To be considered for admission to Newberry College as a first-time student, candidates should submit the following:

  • Newberry College application form or Common Application
  • Official high school transcript(s)
  • Official SAT or ACT score reports are OPTIONAL for most students
  • Letter of recommendation from a school counselor or teacher is OPTIONAL
  • Personal Statement upon request from the Office of Admissions

Verification of graduation from an approved secondary school is required prior to enrollment. Final official high school transcripts are required.

The General Educational Development (GED) test is also accepted. Students should present an average score of forty-five (45) on all tests with no individual scores lower than forty (40). 

NOTE: Home-schooled students must meet additional requirements. Please refer to the Additional Guidelines for Home School Graduates for specific criteria.

See Addendum