There are five ways to gain Freshman Undergraduate admission to Alcorn State University:

1. Complete the College Prep Curriculum as listed below with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
2. Complete the College Prep Curriculum with a minimum 2.5 GPA and score at least 16 or higher on the ACT or rank in the upper 50% of your class and score at least 16 or higher on the ACT.
3. Complete the College Prep Curriculum with a minimum 2.0 GPA and score 18 or higher on the ACT.
4. Students who meet full-qualifier certification requirements for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

*in lieu of ACT scores, students may submit equivalent SAT scores

Summer Development Program

Students 21 Years of Age or Over

A student 21 years of age or over who does not meet or satisfy admission requirements set forth in the above Undergraduate Admissions Requirements, may apply for admission as a non-degree-seeking student. Admission may be granted for such programs or courses as he or she may be prepared to enter. Degree-seeking student status may be achieved by meeting admission standards as set forth in the above Undergraduate Admissions Requirements or by completing a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours with a “C” average or higher. Persons who are not high school graduates are required to pass the General Education Development (GED) test.

Applicants Under Age 21 Without A High School Diploma

Applicants under age 21 who have not graduated from a regionally accredited high school must submit qualifying scores on the General Education Development Test (GED) or be home-schooled. Submission of scores on the ACT or SAT is strongly encouraged. Home-schooled students must present portfolios which summarize their educational experiences and other applicants must submit transcripts reflecting academic performance in courses taken. All applicants must appear for an on-campus interview.

College Prep Curriculum

English: (4 Carnegie Units) Courses must require substantial communication skills (i.e. reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
Mathematics: (4 Carnegie Units) Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. A fourth course in higher level mathematics is highly recommended.
Science: (3 Carnegie-Units) Biology, Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, physics, and advanced physics or any other science source with comparable rigor and content. One Carnegie Unit from a physical science course with content at an introductory level may be used. Two of the courses chosen must be laboratory-based.
Social Studies: (3 Carnegie Units) United States history (1 unit), world history (1 unit with substantial geography component), government (1/2 unit), and economics(1/2 unit), or geography (1/2 unit).
Advanced Electives: (2 Carnegie Units) Foreign language, world geography, 4th year laboratory-based science, or 4th year mathematics. One unit must be in foreign language or world geography.
Computer Applications: (1/2 Carnegie Unit) The course should include use of application packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets. The course should also include basic computer terminology and hardware operation.
Eighth Grade Units: Algebra I or first-year foreign language taken in the eighth grade will be accepted for admission provided course content is same as the high school course.

You must have the following items on file in the Office of Admissions in order for your application to be processed:

1. Application for Admissions (signed)
2. ACT/SAT Scores (Freshmen only)
3. Appropriate final Transcripts (High School or College)
4. Immunization Records (MMR)

Apply for Admission

Complete the FAFSA

• FAFSA available October 1
• FAFSA code: 002396

Apply for Scholarship

• Once you have been admitted to Alcorn, you can apply for scholarships
• Scholarship application opens October 1

Apply for Housing

• You must be admitted to apply for housing
• Housing Application available early Spring
• Submit your housing application early for priority consideration

Forms

The form listed below are available for download in Adobe Acrobat format. You may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view these forms.

Alcorn State University Admissions Application

Campus Tour Request Form

Alumni Liaison Recruitment Network (ALRN)

• Liaison Recruiter Form
• Alumni Liaison Recruitment Network Manual
• Liaison Recruiter Workshop Request Form