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Application Requirements

Applying to Southern Wesleyan is a simple process.  Below, you’ll find the requirements and steps to applying for freshmen, transfer students, and international students.  If you’re a working adult or looking for graduate programs, click here.

Freshmen Requirements

If you’re applying as an incoming freshman, you must have:

  • A high school diploma or its equivalent.  Your high school courses should include at least:
    • Four units of English (college-preparation or equivalent)
    • Two units of science
    • Two units of social studies
    • Two units of mathematics
  • A GPA of 2.3 (or rank in upper half of your graduating class at time of acceptance)
  • A composite SAT score of 860 (based on the critical reading/verbal and math sections) or an ACT score of 18

To apply:

  • Complete your application (by phone, online, or PDF) and submit it along with your $25 (U.S. dollars) application fee (non-refundable).
  • Have your official high school transcript sent to us.
  • Request that your SAT or ACT test score be sent to us.
    • The ACT school code for Southern Wesleyan University is 3837.
    • The SAT school code for Southern Wesleyan University is 5896.

Once accepted, you will need to::

  • Complete the FAFSA.
    • Incoming Spring 2008 students can complete the FAFSA at this time.
    • Incoming Fall 2009 students can begin the FAFSA as early as January 1, 2009.
    • The school code for Southern Wesleyan University is 003422.
  • Complete the Southern Wesleyan University physical examination form (pdf).
  • Submit the housing form (pdf) and the $200 (U.S. dollars) security deposit (for residents students only).
  • Pay the $300 (U.S. dollars) tuition deposit.
  • Register for new student orientation.

Transfer Requirements

If you’re applying as a transfer student, you will need:

  • A transcript of all academic work from every college and university you’ve attended.
  • A GPA of at least 2.0.

To apply:

  • Complete your application (by phone, online, or PDF) and submit it along with your $25 (U.S. dollars) application fee (non-refundable)

Once accepted, you will need to::

  • Complete the FAFSA.
    • Incoming Spring 2008 students can complete the FAFSA at this time.
    • Incoming Fall 2009 students can begin the FAFSA as early as January 1, 2009.
    • The school code for Southern Wesleyan University is 003422.
  • Complete the Southern Wesleyan University physical examination form (pdf).
  • Submit the housing form (pdf) and the $200 (U.S. dollars) security deposit (for residents students only).
  • Pay the $300 (U.S. dollars) tuition deposit.
  • Register for new student orientation.

International Applicant Requirements

If you’re applying as a freshman international student, you will need:

  • A high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • A GPA of 2.0 converted on a 4.0 scale, or you must rank in upper half of your graduating class at the time of acceptance.
  • A composite SAT score of 860 or ACT score of 18.
  • A TOEFL score of 500 (for the paper test) and 173 (for the computer test) if English is not your primary language.

If you’re applying as a transfer international student, you will need:

  • An official college transcript to be sent to World Education Services to be evaluated.
  • A GPA of 2.0 converted on a 4.0 scale, or you must rank in upper half of your class at the time of acceptance.
  • A TOEFL score of 500 (for the paper test) and 173 (for the computer test) if English is not your primary language.

To apply:

  • Complete your application (by phone, online, or PDF), and submit it with your non-refundable $25 (U.S.) application fee.
  • Provide 2 recent photographs with your application (optional).
  • Submit an official transcript in English or with translation.
  • Have your official SAT or ACT test score sent to SWU (freshmen only).
    • The ACT school code for Southern Wesleyan University is 3837.
    • The SAT school code for Southern Wesleyan University is 5896.
  • Have your TOEFL scores sent to SWU (if English is not your primary language).

Once you’re accepted, you will need to:

  • Complete the Southern Wesleyan University physical examination form (pdf).
  • Submit the housing form (pdf).
  • Register for new student orientation. 
  • Submit a Declaration of Finances form listing scholarships and grants.
  • Provide a deposit equal to first year's expenses.
  • Report to American Consulate and submit your I-20 to obtain a student visa.
  • Arrive at school no later than appointed date on your visa.
  • Show proof of health insurance to Business Office.

Questions?

Don’t hesitate to contact a member of our Admissions staff.  You can reach us by phone at 1-864-644-5550 or 1-800-C-U-AT-SWU or email at admissions@swu.edu.

All forms and information can be sent to:

Office of Admissions Box 1928
Southern Wesleyan Univeristy
PO Box 1020
Central, SC 29630-9989