Academic Requirements
Applying to USM
USM applicants come from across the country and around the world. We consider academically qualified students without regard to race, color, sex, creed, national origin, gender, handicap, sexual orientation, or age. Admission to the University is based primarily on the applicant's academic background, the rigor of the high school program, and the grades achieved. In addition, the University considers SAT or ACT scores, the personal statement (essay), recommendations, individual talents, and activities. In evaluating transfer students, emphasis is placed on the most recent academic record.
With the exception of Early Admission Applicants, a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required for admission. Listed below are the minimum college preparatory subjects required for regular admission. Additionally, further requirements for individual majors are listed.
Academic Requirements
While secondary school preparation may vary, the following subjects are generally required for regular admission to the University.
English.....................4 units
Mathematics............3 units: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 or equivalents
Science....................2 units with lab components
Social Science........2 units
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Major |
Additional Requirements |
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Accounting |
Mathematics |
4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. |
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Art |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Athletic Training |
Science |
Biology & Chemistry with labs |
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Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry |
Foreign Language
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2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Science |
3 units of Natural/Physical science with labs |
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Civil Engineering (first two years of a baccalaureate program) |
Mathematics
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4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. Recommended that the 4th unit be Trigonometry |
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Science |
Chemistry & Physics with Labs |
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Communication |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Computer Science |
Mathematics |
4 units. The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2 |
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Economics |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Electrical Engineering |
Mathematics
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4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. Recommended that the 4th unit be Trigonometry |
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Science |
Chemistry & Physics with labs |
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Environmental Planning and Policy
Environmental Science |
Science |
3 units of Natural/Physical science with labs |
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Exercise Physiology |
Science |
Biology & Chemistry with labs |
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Finance |
Mathematics |
4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. |
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French |
French |
3 units |
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Geography-Anthropology |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Geosciences |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Science |
3 units of Natural/Physical science with labs |
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Health Fitness
Health Sciences |
Science |
Biology & Chemistry with labs |
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History
Linguistics |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Management |
Mathematics |
4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. |
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Mathematics |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Mathematics: Secondary Education |
Mathematics |
4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2 |
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Marketing |
Mathematics |
4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Mathematics
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4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. Recommended that the 4th unit be Trigonometry |
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Science |
Chemistry & Physics with labs |
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Media Studies |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Music Music Education Music Performance |
Foreign Language
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2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language)
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Music Audition |
Successful completion of a USM departmentally administered audition |
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Nursing |
Science |
Biology & Chemistry with labs |
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Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language) |
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Sport Management |
Mathematics |
4 units: The fourth unit must be a college preparatory course exceeding Algebra 2. |
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Theatre
Women and Gender Studies |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one Foreign Language or ASL (American Sign Language)
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Additional Requirements for Transfers
(Requirements for specific majors above also apply)
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Athletic Training |
Transfer GPA of 2.50 |
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Business Majors: Accounting, Finance, General Management, Marketing, Sport Management |
Transfer GPA of 2.33 |
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Computer Science |
Transfer GPA of 2.25 |
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Elementary and Middle School Education/TEAMS |
Transfer GPA of 2.75 |
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Engineering majors |
Transfer GPA of 2.25 |
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Exercise Physiology |
Transfer GPA of 2.50 |
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Health Fitness |
Transfer GPA of 2.25 |
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Nursing |
See B.S. in Nursing |
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