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Home-schooled applicants

  • Seattle University welcomes applicants who have received their education through home schooling experiences. At Seattle University we recognize that traditional high school may not be ideal for every student. However, in order to maintain consistency in how we read applications from all students, home school students must supply the additional information noted in the Seattle University Home School Freshman Applicant Policy. Seattle University Admissions requires the following application requirements in order to thoroughly evaluate whether home school applicants have the necessary foundation of skills and academic credentials to be successful students at Seattle University.

    All freshman applicants, regardless of home school status, are required to submit the following:

    • Completed Common Application with essay and application fee
    • Completed Seattle University Supplemental Application with Personal Statement
    • Official transcripts for all completed or in-progress coursework
    • Official SAT or ACT scores
    • One teacher recommendation
    • One counselor recommendation/secondary school report

    In addition to the general application requirements listed above, all freshman home school applicants are also required to submit the following:

    1. The Common Application Home School Supplement
    2. A detailed official home school transcript in addition to any other official transcripts
    3. One additional letter of recommendation from a non-relative
    4. Non-home-school-setting assessments in three academic areas: English, mathematics, and laboratory science

    For home school students, academic merit scholarships will rely heavily on SAT and/or ACT scores. In addition to submitting all required application materials, we also encourage home school applicants to arrange an individual appointment with an Admissions Counselor by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Because every home school student's situation is unique, it is our goal to be consistent and balance accommodation with our commitment to a holistic application review.  

    For more information about additional requirements and assessments, please see the Seattle University Home Schooled Freshman Applicant Policy.