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Readmission

Undergraduate students who have not registered for two consecutive semesters (not including summer) may . Graduate students should contact their program about returning to finish their degree.

Deadlines

Early Action: November 15
- Physician Assistant Studies: The deadline to apply for this program is November 15. Select Early Action on the application. The application review committee begins to review applications for this program after the deadline.
Regular Decision: January 15 (rolling admission after Jan. 15)

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All types of applications are reviewed by the same standards for admission and will not impact your admissions decision. Learn more about non-discrimination, accreditation and consumer information.

Additional Requirements

Next steps

After you submit your application, you will have access to where you'll find a checklist of additional materials that may be required. (You'll receive an email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with login information within two business days.

This checklist may include transcripts, letters of recommendation, essay and standardized test scores (or learn more about test-optional admission).

Recommendations

One recommendation from a teacher or counselor is required for the Physician Assistant program. Recommendations are optional for applicants to all other programs. If the recommendation is required for your program it will be included in your checklist in your portal.

Recommendations can be mailed to the Office of Admissions with the recommendation cover letter or emailed to recommendationsFREEDUQUESNE.

Additional Requirements

Any additional requirements for specific programs will be included in your checklist but you can review requirements now to prepare.

Questions? Contact your admissions counselor or if you haven't met them yet just send a note to admissionsFREEDUQUESNE or call (412) 396-6222.

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*The FAFSA is expected to open in December 2023. Learn more

Scholarships

You are automatically considered for academic scholarships based on your test scores and/or high school grades when you apply for admissions. Start planning ahead by reviewing the ranges for first-year scholarships or transfer scholarships and check out our Net Price Calculator.

First-year students can also apply for additional scholarships.

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