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Early Admission Options
Marshall University offers a variety of early admission options through the Marshall University Herd Academy. Students may apply to attend Marshall University on either a full- or part-time basis prior to graduating from high school. Early enrollment students are subject to the same policies as other Marshall University students, including academic probation and suspension policies. Students who enroll at Marshall University prior to high school graduation are not eligible for freshman admission, financial aid, or on-campus housing. For admission to Marshall as an Early Admission student, applicants must meet the requirements listed below. Students with an exceptional talent in a discipline such as music may request permission to enroll in coursework in that discipline.
Please note that students who have taken college courses during high school under any of these options and plan to later apply for admission to Marshall University must meet all Marshall University admission standards described elsewhere in this catalog.
Early Admission to Marshall University: Prior to the Junior Year of High School
- Be currently enrolled in high school or a home-school program.
- Completed admission application.
- [ACT Composite = 24, SAT Total Score = 1160]. If the ACT or SAT has not been taken, a score at the 90th percentile or higher on another nationally normed standardized test that provides evidence of the ability to succeed at the college level is required.
- A current high school transcript reflecting a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- One letter of recommendation from a counselor or principal.
- Maintain a 2.00 GPA in all college courses.
- To take English or math courses, a student must have a qualifying ACT / SAT score in the subject area.
Early Admission: Junior or Senior Year of High School
- Be currently enrolled in high school or a home-school program.
- Completed admission application.
- A current high school transcript reflecting a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- One letter of recommendation from a counselor or principal.
- Maintain a 2.00 GPA in all college courses.
- To take English or math courses, a student must have a qualifying ACT / SAT score in the subject area.
Early Admission: International
International students applying for early admission must meet all early admission requirements listed above. If attending a non-U.S. school, all credentials must be in original language with a certified English translation. In addition, international early admission applicants must meet the English proficiency requirement. Please see Proof of English Language Proficiency in the International Students section that follows.