2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin > Admission to the University > Admission by Alternate Means

Admission by Alternate Means

An individual without an accredited high school diploma who has not completed secondary school may be admitted to freshman standing on the basis of:

1. Unaccredited Home School

   Students who attend unaccredited home school programs are required to meet state high school graduation requirements for home school students. An official final home school transcript must be provided to the Admissions Office. To be considered official, the transcript must be dated, signed and include the date of completion/ graduation of requirements for high school in the student's home state. Unaccredited home school transcripts do not count towards first-time freshman merit scholarships.

2. GED Scores

   Average score of 640 on the four sections, with no individual score below 150. All students admitted with GED scores will take placement tests in Mathematics and English to determine appropriate courses.

3. California High School Proficiency Examination

   Applicants who are under 18 years of age but have successfully completed the California High School Proficiency Examination may be considered for admission provided that (1) a minimum of two years of high school has been completed; (2) written parental permission has been given; (3) the application letter lists reason, goals and objective for acceleration. A copy of this letter will be sent to the applicant's high school principal and residence dean/counselor for their reactions and recommendations.