To apply for admission complete the following:

• The Common Application for Admission, including the essay or personal statement.
• Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee (payable online by debit card, credit card or e-check)
• Request that your official high school transcript from an accredited secondary school be sent directly to the Office of Admissions, Southern Connecticut State University. Digital submission is preferred.
• An official high school equivalency certificate such as the GED may be submitted instead of the high school transcript.

Southern has a test optional admission policy. SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission. Letters of recommendation are not required.

Southern Connecticut State University does have a Common Application for Transfer applicants. Please visit this site to apply for transfer admissions to SCSU: https://apply.southernct.edu/apply/