Transfer Application Deadline Extended to May 15.

DEADLINES

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

An overall COLLEGE GPA of a 3.0 is required for transfer admission consideration. This GPA should reflect all college work from all previous accredited institutions and excludes technical, vocational, and remedial courses.

ACADEMIC RECORD is the most important element used in making admission decisions at Southwestern. A minimum, recommended college preparatory course sequence includes: four years of English, four years of mathematics, three years of science, three years of social science and/or history, two years of the same foreign language, and at least one year of an academic elective (17 academic units, minimum). The number of courses identified as advanced, honors or accelerated is considered, along with overall preparation and performance. If a GED was obtained, an interview is required.

SAT I or ACT standardized test results are required by Southwestern to be considered for admission, without prescribed minimum levels. The typical middle 50% of students enrolling score between 1180 and 1350 on the SAT (critical reading and math combo) and between 24 and 29 on the ACT. Southwestern uses the highest score submitted for the student in decision making. If you have graduated from high school in the last 4 years, you must have a standardized test score. If you have been out of school for 5 or more years, you may request a waiver for this requirement.

RECOMMENDATIONS from high school teachers, college professors, or parents are optional, although highly recommended. All recommendations provide further information about the student.

The ESSAY is required of all candidates who complete The Common Application for Transfer Students. The essay provides a sample of original written work and further insight into the candidate.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES are reviewed to assess what a candidate has accomplished outside of the classroom, noting leadership positions held, breadth of experience and sustained interest in individual activities.

The PERSONAL INTERVIEW allows a candidate to learn more about Southwestern and to discuss elements of his or her application file with a member of the admission staff. Interviews at Southwestern are evaluative and are used in both admission and scholarship decisions. Applicants are encouraged to schedule a personal interview by calling 1-800-252-3166 or 512-863-1200, or by sending an e-mail message to the Office of Admission.

APPLICATION PROCESS

In order to complete your application for admission to Southwestern, please submit the following documents:

A completed application for admission (note: this link takes you to another web site)

A personal essay

An official copy of secondary school transcript/GED certificate

Official copies of all college transcripts

Official SAT/ACT scores (may be listed on the back of the high school transcript)

College Official's Form

Free Application for Federal Student Assistance - if you are intending to apply for need-based financial aid (note: this link takes you to another web site)