If you graduated from high school prior to January
1997, the chart below describes Admissions Requirements that apply to you. You
must have successfully completed high school courses in the areas listed to
be admitted to one of NEBRASKA's nine undergraduate colleges. Students who only
meet General Admission requirements will be admitted to and advised in the Division
of General Studies.
College Abbreviations Legend:
General Admissions Requirements
| English/Language Arts | 4 units lang arts (3 units English; includes 1 unit English Comp, 1
unit from English, speech, journalism, lit, or foreign lang) |
| Mathematics | 2 units math (includes 1 unit algebra, 1 unit geometry, adv. algebra,
trig, calc, or algebra-based computer science |
| Natural Sciences | 2 units of sciences (biology, physics, chemistry, earth, or life sciences) |
| Social Sciences | 2 units social sciences (American government, American history, world
history, anthropology, psychology, or sociology |
| Class Rank or ACT/SAT | Must have taken these courses OR graduate in the upper half of your
class OR have a 20 ACT or SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) of 950) |
| Transfer Requirements | You also must have a cumulative GPA of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher
and a 2.0 for the most recent term attended |
Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
| English/Language Arts | 3 units of English; 1 unit of Lang. Arts |
| Mathematics | 3 units of math |
| Natural Sciences | 2 units of natural sciences |
| Social Sciences | 2 units of social sciences |
| Electives | 5 units electives |
| Transfer Requirements | You also must have a cumulative GPA of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher
and a 2.0 for the most recent term attended |
Architecture
| English/Language Arts | 4 units lang. arts (2 units English, 1 unit English comp, and 1 unit
from speech, journalism, lit, or foreign lang.) |
| Mathematics | PreArch: 2 units algebra, 1 unit geometry, and .5 unit trig
or precalc. Pre-Interior Design: 2 units algebra and 1 unit from
geometry, trig, or precalc |
| Natural Sciences | 2 units of natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, botany, geology,
or physiology) |
| Social Sciences | 2 units of social sciences (American governmt, American history, world
history, psychology, sociology, or anthropology) |
| Other Requirements | Pre-Arch Only: Freshmen must submit complete application materials
by Mar. 15. Students will be admitted only once a year, with classes beginning
fall semester |
| Class Rank or ACT/SAT | You also must graduate in the upper quarter of your high school class
or have an 22 ACT (comp) 970 SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) |
| Transfer Requirements | You also must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 and be in good standing. PreArch
only: You must submit materials by Feb. 15 of each year |
Arts & Sciences
| English/Language Arts | 3 units of English (lit or comp) |
| Foreign Language | 2 units of one foreign language |
| Mathematics | 3 units math (includes 2 units of algebra and 1 unit geometry) |
| Other Requirements | 8 units selected from English, foreign lang., math, natural sci., or
social sciences |
| Transfer Requirements | You also must have a GPA of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher and a
2.0 for the most recent term attended Note: Requirements differ for Pre-Professional
programs |
College of Business Administration
| English/Language Arts | 3 units of English |
| Mathematics | 3 units math (includes 2 units of algebra and 1 unit geometry) |
| Other Requirements | 5 units selected from foreign lang. or social sciences with 2 units
each from 2 of these areas |
| Electives | 5 units electives |
| Transfer Requirements | You also must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and 2.0 for the most
recent term attended |
Education & Human Sciences
| English/Language Arts | 4 units of lang. arts (3 units of English; includes1 unit of English
comp, and 1 unit from speech, journal- ism, lit, or foreign lang.) |
| Mathematics | 2 units of math (includes 1 unit selected from geometry, advanced algebra,
trig. General math not accepted.) |
| Natural Sciences | 2 units of sciences (biology, physics, chemistry, earth, life, or general
sciences) |
| Social Sciences | 2 units of social sciences (American government, American history,
world history, anthropology, geog, psychology, sociology, or econ) |
| Electives | 6 units of electives |
| Class Rank or ACT/SAT | You also must graduate in the upper half of your class or have a 20
ACT (comp)or 950 SAT (comb)) |
| Transfer Requirements | You also must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and a 2.0 for the
most recent term attended |
Engineering
| English/Language Arts | 3 units of English |
| Mathematics | 3.5 units of math (includes 2 units algebra, 1 unit of geometry, and
1 unit pre-calc/trig) |
| Natural Sciences | 2 units of natural sciences (includes 1 unit of physics and 1 unit
chemistry) |
| Other Requirements | 4 units selected from English, math, foreign lang., social sciences
or natural sciences |
| Electives | 3.5 units of electives |
| Class Rank or ACT/SAT | You also must have an 24 ACT (comp) or 1110 SAT (comb) |
| Transfer Requirements | You also must meet GPA requirements: 2.5 for NE residents; 2.5 for
non-residents from ABET or CEAB accredited engineering schools; or 3.0 for
nonresidents from other colleges and universities |
Fine & Performing Arts
| English/Language Arts | 3 units of English (lit or comp) |
| Foreign Language | 2 units of one foreign lang. |
| Mathematics | 3 units of math (includes 2 units of algebra and 1 unit geometry) |
| Other Requirements | 8 units from English, foreign lang., math, natural sciences or social
sciences. Music major or minor only: Audition required. Contact the School
of Music to arrange audition |
| Transfer Requirements | You also must have a cumulative GPA of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher
and a 2.0 for the most recent term attended |
Journalism & Mass Communications
| English/Language Arts | 3 units English |
| Foreign Language | 2 units of one foreign lang. |
| Mathematics | 3 units of math (includes 2 units of algebra and 1 unit geometry) |
| Other Requirements | 9 units selected from English, foreign lang., math, natural science,
or social sciences |
| Transfer Requirements | You also must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and a 2.0 for the
most recent term attended |