If you are currently in high school or have graduated but have not previously enrolled in a college or university, you should apply as a first-year applicant—even if you’ve taken college courses while in high school.

Coursework Expectations:

• English – 4 units
• Mathematics – 3 units
• Foreign Language – 2 units
• Laboratory Science – 2 units
• Social Science – 2 units
• Academic Electives – 3 units

Minimum GPA: 2.5 (weighted)
Accepted transcript formats include: Parchment, Naviance, eScript, National Student Clearinghouse, CommonApp, Scribble, electronic counselor submissions, or U.S. mail.

Cheyney University offers two ways to apply:
Common Application – Freshman Application
General Application – Freshman Application

Applicants who have previously attended a recognized, accredited college or university may apply to Cheyney University as transfer students with advanced standing, provided they are academically eligible to return to their last institution.

Transfer Admission Requirements:

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from the most recently attended institution.
• Submission of official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Failure to disclose prior enrollment may result in dismissal or loss of transfer credit.
• Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses in which a grade below “C” was earned.
• Each transcript is reviewed individually to determine alignment with Cheyney University’s curriculum.
• Applicants with fewer than 24 transferable credits must also submit an official high school transcript.

Apply as a transfer student here.

Former Cheyney students who have not been enrolled for one or more semesters must submit a readmission application by the posted deadlines.

Eligibility

• Students in good standing: Must submit a readmission application.
• Students previously on academic probation: Must show recent progress with a 2.0 GPA. If coursework was taken elsewhere, they must apply as a transfer student.
• Students returning from conduct suspension: Must obtain permission from the Office of Admissions and demonstrate a 2.0 GPA in recent coursework.

The application for readmission is available here.

Students who wish to enroll in courses for professional development, skill enhancement, or personal enrichment without pursuing a degree will be admitted as non-degree seeking students.

Key Guidelines

• Non-degree students may register for both credit and non-credit courses; however, coursework completed cannot be applied toward a degree program.

Non-degree students are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Apply as a Non-Degree student here.

Cheyney University is approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to admit international students as an institution of higher learning. Applicants must submit original and complete academic credentials along with their admissions application

View International Admissions Requirements

Apply as an international student here.