Overview
The admissions process examines both the academic and personal qualifications of all applicants. The University aims to ensure that students accepted into its programs have the ability to benefit from and contribute to the integrated educational experience at the University. Admissions decisions are also based on the congruence of the applicant’s educational interests with the philosophy and purpose of the program to which they are applying. The University values a professional, respectful, and a polite communication environment for all university members, including applicants/candidates, which is why they will be held to the written, verbal, and communication policy. Failure for applicants/candidates to meet this policy may result in the Dean or Program Director denying admission. The University values a diverse academic community and is committed by purpose and obligated by law to serve all people on an equal and nondiscriminatory basis including applicants who may have a criminal background. Admissions’ decisions are made independent of need for financial aid.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by the appropriate deadline. Prospective students must submit their application and all required documentation at least five calendar days prior to the session of intended enrollment, unless a specific programmatic deadline applies (e.g. international programs). The applicant is responsible for requesting and submitting all documentation necessary to complete the application process.
Admissions Documentation
- Official Transcripts - Official Transcripts from previous institutions are required and must be sent directly from a student’s previous institution via mail or through secure electronic service to the Office of the Registrar. Hardcopy transcripts that are not issued from the originating institution in a sealed envelope or electronic transcripts received in a format other than a secure electronic service will be considered unofficial. If a student’s previous institution is no longer in operation, the student may provide Official Transcripts from the appropriate representing institution or regulatory body.
- Submit a government-issued photo ID (effective 03/01/2025). Verifying identity protects the university and the applicant from potential fraud, so all applicants must submit their current, non-expired, government-issued photo ID. Failure to provide a government-issued ID in a timely manner will result in the application being rejected or delayed for admission. International applicants studying in their home country may provide a government-issued identification. Below is a list of acceptable government-issued IDs:
State-issued driver’s license, identification license, or instruction permit (Front and Back)
Passport or passport card
U.S. permanent resident card
Tribal ID
- Nursing Licenses - United States University's nursing programs require a current, unrestricted registered nursing license. Registered nurses licensed outside of these areas are not eligible. Nursing licenses that show past restrictions may be required to provide additional documentation, even if that past restriction has since been resolved. Students are required to maintain an unrestricted registered nursing license throughout their program. If a student's nursing license status changes, the student must self-report the change to ofe@usuniversity.edu. If a student reports a change in their license status, the student may apply for a Leave of Absence while working to resolve their license status with the appropriate nursing regulatory body. Students will be required to provide documentation that their license is unencumbered before resuming classes. If a student exceeds 180 days since their last date of enrollment while attempting to resolve their licensing issue, the student will be dropped from their program per the Attendance and Participation Policy; students in this situation may reapply to the university per the Readmissions policy once their licensing issue is resolved. If the university finds that a student failed to report a change in their license status, they will be subject to review under the Code of Conduct policy.
- Essential Functions - The nursing profession requires significant physical, mental, and behavioral skills. The essential functions listed describe what students must be able to do to meet the requirements of being a nurse to ensure protection of patient safety. The essential functions for the teacher education program is to provide candidates to become informed of the stringent demands related to training and employment within their field of study. The essential functions define selected attributes and behaviors necessary for students to demonstrate in order to successfully complete their education and subsequently enter their profession. Individuals are required to navigate their assigned responsibilities independently with or without reasonable accommodations. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact accessibility@usuniversity.edu for assistance. Essential functions can be found on the USU website under Students/ Student Services/ Office of Accessibility linked here.
- Additional Documentation - United States University reserves the right to request additional information from any applicant in order to make admissions decisions.
- Retention of Admissions Documents - All documents sent to United States University for admissions purposes become the property of United States University and will not be returned to the applicant or student for any reason, regardless of enrollment status.
In addition to the University application and admissions requirements, many degree and certificate programs have additional specific requirements described in the college and program sections of this catalog. Failure to follow the required procedures, provide all requested documentation, or declare all prior enrollments in post-secondary institutions may result in a delay in the application process, denial of admission, or dismissal from the University. The University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any document through contact with the issuing source and/or a request for further documentation.
The University maintains anadmission appeal process.