Admission to Southwestern Christian University is based upon academic achievement, personal recommendations, a demonstrated aptitude for college level work and personal Christian character.

First-Time Freshman

Applicants who have no prior college credit (excluding concurrent enrollment credits) are considered first-time freshmen. Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission:

• A Completed Application
• Signed Lifestyle Covenant
• High School Transcripts    
• The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

Regular Admission

Those having an ACT composite score of at least 19 or SAT of at least 910 (CR + M) and:
1. Unweighted high school GPA of at least a 2.5 or
2. Class rank in the upper half

Conditional Admission

ACT composite score of 16 through 18 or SAT of at least 790 through 900 (CR + M) and:
1. Unweighted high school GPA of at least a 2.0 or
2. Class rank in the upper half

Students admitted on a conditional basis will be limited to one university activity until the conditional status is removed.

Freshman Granted Conditional Admission:

1) Will be limited on enrollment hours during the first semester.
2) May be required to enroll in appropriate remedial courses.

Probationary Admission

Applicants who do not meet the criteria stated above may be admitted probationally. The following may be required for probationary consideration:

1. An interview.
2. An essay (approximately 250 words) expressing the student’s goals and stating how attending SCU will help the student achieve those goals.
3. Two letters of reference from recent teachers who believe the student can successfully complete college work.

Freshman Granted Probationary Admission:

1) Will be limited to an enrollment of 13 hours the first semester.
2) Will be required to enroll into the appropriate remedial courses as a part of the 13-hour load.

Students admitted on a probationary basis will not be able to participate in any university activities until the probationary status is removed.

Concurrent Enrollment

• A Completed Application
• Signed Lifestyle Covenant
• High School Transcripts with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• ACT/SAT scores are recommended but not required

Transfer Students

• A completed application
• Signed Lifestyle Covenant
• Official transcripts from all schools attended.
• The applicant must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.0
• Applicants with less than 12 hours of college credit will be subject to meet the entrance requirements of a "First-Time Freshman."

Applicants who are not US residents or have legal alien (green card) status are considered international students. The following documents are required:

• A completed application for admission
• The application must be completed in English.
• An application fee of $200
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores
• Official transcripts of high school and/or college work Note: These transcripts must be translated into English prior to submission. 
• A Certification of Financial Resources Form must be submitted.  
• Proof of medical insurance
• Current I-94 or Copy of Official Passport
• SCU will send an I-20 to any international applicant upon acceptance. Contact the University at 888.418.9272 or admissions@swcu.edu to obtain an I-20.

Readmittance

Students who have been out of student status at SCU for part of a semester or longer must apply for readmittance to the University.

 Southwestern Christian University has a rolling admission policy. Once all required credentials have been received, the SCU Office of Admissions will notify the applicant by e-mail, mail and/or by phone. Applicants who wish to know the status of their application should contact the Office of Admissions at 888.418.9272 or (405) 789.7661 Ext. 3442