Admission Requirements (before 1997)
If you graduated from high school prior to January 1997, the chart below describes Admissions Requirements that apply to you. You must have successfully completed high school courses in the areas listed to be admitted to one of NEBRASKA's nine undergraduate colleges. Students who only meet General Admission requirements will be admitted to and advised in the Division of General Studies.
College Abbreviations Legend:
- General Admissions Requirements
- Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
- Architecture
- Arts & Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- Education & Human Sciences
- Engineering
- Fine & Performing Arts
- Journalism & Mass Communications
General Admissions Requirements
English/Language Arts |
4 units lang arts (3 units English; includes 1 unit English Comp, 1 unit from English, speech, journalism, lit, or foreign lang) |
Mathematics |
2 units math (includes 1 unit algebra, 1 unit geometry, adv. algebra, trig, calc, or algebra-based computer science |
Natural Sciences |
2 units of sciences (biology, physics, chemistry, earth, or life sciences) |
Social Sciences |
2 units social sciences (American government, American history, world history, anthropology, psychology, or sociology |
Class Rank or ACT/SAT |
Must have taken these courses OR graduate in the upper half of your class OR have a 20 ACT or SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) of 950) |
Transfer Requirements |
You also must have a cumulative GPA of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher and a 2.0 for the most recent term attended |
Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
English/Language Arts |
3 units of English; 1 unit of Lang. Arts |
Mathematics |
3 units of math |
Natural Sciences |
2 units of natural sciences |
Social Sciences |
2 units of social sciences |
Electives |
5 units electives |
Transfer Requirements |
You also must have a cumulative GPA of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher and a 2.0 for the most recent term attended |
Architecture
English/Language Arts |
4 units lang. arts (2 units English, 1 unit English comp, and 1 unit from speech, journalism, lit, or foreign lang.) |
Mathematics |
PreArch: 2 units algebra, 1 unit geometry, and .5 unit trig or precalc. Pre-Interior Design: 2 units algebra and 1 unit from geometry, trig, or precalc |
Natural Sciences |
2 units of natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, botany, geology, or physiology) |
Social Sciences |
2 units of social sciences (American governmt, American history, world history, psychology, sociology, or anthropology) |
Other Requirements |
Pre-Arch Only: Freshmen must submit complete application materials by Mar. 15. Students will be admitted only once a year, with classes beginning fall semester |
Class Rank or ACT/SAT |
You also must graduate in the upper quarter of your high school class or have an 22 ACT (comp) 970 SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) |
Transfer Requirements |
You also must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 and be in good standing. PreArch only: You must submit materials by Feb. 15 of each year |
Arts & Sciences
English/Language Arts |
3 units of English (lit or comp) |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one foreign language |
Mathematics |
3 units math (includes 2 units of algebra and 1 unit geometry) |
Other Requirements |
8 units selected from English, foreign lang., math, natural sci., or social sciences |
Transfer Requirements |
You also must have a GPA of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher and a 2.0 for the most recent term attended Note: Requirements differ for Pre-Professional programs |
College of Business Administration
English/Language Arts |
3 units of English |
Mathematics |
3 units math (includes 2 units of algebra and 1 unit geometry) |
Other Requirements |
5 units selected from foreign lang. or social sciences with 2 units each from 2 of these areas |
Electives |
5 units electives |
Transfer Requirements |
You also must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and 2.0 for the most recent term attended |
Education & Human Sciences
English/Language Arts |
4 units of lang. arts (3 units of English; includes1 unit of English comp, and 1 unit from speech, journal- ism, lit, or foreign lang.) |
Mathematics |
2 units of math (includes 1 unit selected from geometry, advanced algebra, trig. General math not accepted.) |
Natural Sciences |
2 units of sciences (biology, physics, chemistry, earth, life, or general sciences) |
Social Sciences |
2 units of social sciences (American government, American history, world history, anthropology, geog, psychology, sociology, or econ) |
Electives |
6 units of electives |
Class Rank or ACT/SAT |
You also must graduate in the upper half of your class or have a 20 ACT (comp)or 950 SAT (comb)) |
Transfer Requirements |
You also must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and a 2.0 for the most recent term attended |
Engineering
English/Language Arts |
3 units of English |
Mathematics |
3.5 units of math (includes 2 units algebra, 1 unit of geometry, and 1 unit pre-calc/trig) |
Natural Sciences |
2 units of natural sciences (includes 1 unit of physics and 1 unit chemistry) |
Other Requirements |
4 units selected from English, math, foreign lang., social sciences or natural sciences |
Electives |
3.5 units of electives |
Class Rank or ACT/SAT |
You also must have an 24 ACT (comp) or 1110 SAT (comb) |
Transfer Requirements |
You also must meet GPA requirements: 2.5 for NE residents; 2.5 for non-residents from ABET or CEAB accredited engineering schools; or 3.0 for nonresidents from other colleges and universities |
Fine & Performing Arts
English/Language Arts |
3 units of English (lit or comp) |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one foreign lang. |
Mathematics |
3 units of math (includes 2 units of algebra and 1 unit geometry) |
Other Requirements |
8 units from English, foreign lang., math, natural sciences or social sciences. Music major or minor only: Audition required. Contact the School of Music to arrange audition |
Transfer Requirements |
You also must have a cumulative GPA of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher and a 2.0 for the most recent term attended |
Journalism & Mass Communications
English/Language Arts |
3 units English |
Foreign Language |
2 units of one foreign lang. |
Mathematics |
3 units of math (includes 2 units of algebra and 1 unit geometry) |
Other Requirements |
9 units selected from English, foreign lang., math, natural science, or social sciences |
Transfer Requirements |
You also must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and a 2.0 for the most recent term attended |
