Admission to the USCH Program:

As a four-year, sequenced course of study, the University Scholars program is open only to those entering SPU as first-year students. Entrance to the program is based upon academic potential, writing ability, and interest. After a student has been accepted to SPU, he or she is eligible to respond to an invitation to join University Scholars. A limited number of high school seniors will be invited to apply to enter the program based on grade-point average and college-entrance exam scores. Having proved themselves after a quarter at SPU, however, first-year students with lower test scores who are highly motivated or who are gifted in a particular field are also encouraged to apply at the end of Fall Quarter. Space in the program is limited to 40 students a year.

On-line application form.

Students must be accepted into the University in order to receive an invitation to join the University Scholars Program. The application consists of three parts:

  1. the cover sheet (see below),
  2. a letter explaining why you want to enter the program and why you think you will succeed in it, and
  3. a writing sample. The writing sample should be a 4-6 page essay, preferably from one of your high school courses, demonstrating your ability to write at a college level.

Cover sheet:

University Scholars Program Application Form


Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Email:
High School:
        High School size:
Current HS GPA:
AP or IB Courses:
          SAT Scores:
Math:
          Verbal:
                        SAT Total:
          ACT scores:
          Math:
          Verbal:
                    ACT Total:

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