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Students interested in our Workforce Development pathway programs can learn how to apply by visiting this page.
First Time in College applicants meet ALL the following:
To be considered for admission, you must submit ALL of the following items:
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission of a bachelor's program at the flagship Van Ness campus:
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission to an associate program at the Community College campus:
Adult Learner First Time in College applicants meet ALL the following:
To be considered for admission, you must submit ALL of the following items:
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission of a bachelor's program at the flagship Van Ness campus:
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission of an associate program at the Community College campus:
Undergraduate Transfer applicants meet ALL the following:
Students who previously attended the University of the District of Columbia should apply as Re-Admits (see below)
To be considered for admission, you must submit ALL of the following items:
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission of a bachelor's program at the flagship Van Ness campus:
Students who have earned less than 24 college credits must meet the criteria above and the First Time in College GPA requirements.
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission of an associate program at the Community College campus:
Students who have been academically dismissed must wait one academic year to be admitted
Undergraduate Second Degree applicants meet ALL the following:
Students who previously attended the University of the District of Columbia should apply as Re-Admits (see below)
To be considered for admission, you must submit ALL of the following items:
All Second Degree applicants are eligible for their program of choice.
Undergraduate Re-Admit applicants meet ALL the following:
To be considered for admission, you must submit ALL of the following items:
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission to a bachelor's program at the Van Ness campus:
Students who have been placed on academic warning, probation or dismissal will be subject to a decision by the Re-Admission Committee of their academic school.
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission to an associate program at the Community College campus:
Students who were dismissed for disciplinary reasons must be approved by a committee
Undergraduate International applicants meet ALL the following:
US dual citizens, US permanent residents, asylees, refugees, or undocumented immigrants are NOT considered international students. These students should apply as one of the other applicable applicant types.
To be considered for admission, you must submit ALL of the following items:
TEC (formerly SpanTran) has developed a custom application for UDC to help you select the right type of evaluation at a discounted rate.
Access the TEC Application - UDC
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission of a bachelor's program at the flagship Van Ness campus:
If you are a resident of the United States — including foreign citizens with immigrant (resident) visas, foreign citizens with G-4 visas and undocumented immigrants — you are NOT considered an international student and should apply as a regular freshman or transfer student.
Students who have earned less than 24 college credits must meet the Transfer and First Time in College criteria.
English proficiency exam waivers are possible.
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission to an associate program at the Community College campus:
Graduate International applicants meet ALL the following:
US dual citizens, US permanent residents, asylees, refugees, or undocumented immigrants are NOT considered international students. These students should apply as one of the other applicable applicant types.
To be considered for admission, you must submit ALL of the following items:
TEC (formerly SpanTran) has developed a custom application for UDC to help you select the right type of evaluation at a discounted rate.
Access the TEC Application - UDC
To ensure that you are eligible for admission at UDC as an international student, please review the following:
You should apply to UDC as a Graduate Degree Applicant if you meet ALL of the following criteria:
You should apply to UDC as a Graduate Degree Re-Admit Applicant if you meet ALL of the following criteria:
As a re-admit applicant, you are required to submit ALL of the following in order to be admitted:
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Note: If you received Financial Aid during your previous attendance, please check with the Office of Financial Aid regarding updates to your eligibility, as Federal Financial Aid regulations have changed. If you left UDC owing a tuition balance, please check with Student Accounts for Financial Clearance. If you are a Readmitted Student with prior financial balances, you must pay all financial obligations in order to register for classes.
You should apply to UDC as a Doctoral Degree Applicant if you meet ALL of the following criteria:
As a doctoral degree applicant, you must submit ALL of the following to be admitted:
College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES)
Please submit your transcripts digitally through a service like National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.
Please submit the required documents for admission through the Central Application System (CAS) portal used when completing your application for admission. If you are unable to upload your documents through your account portal, you can send them to udctranscores@udc.edu and cc Tim Harrison at tharrison@udc.edu.
Marshelle HailstockNote: There is NO spring admission to the CAUSES program.
School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS) Computer Science & Engineering
Note: The deadline for applying to the SEAS program is April 15 (for the fall term).
Non-Degree or Certificate applicants meet ALL the following:
Current University of the District of Columbia students with an F-1 or J-1 visa who will graduate and are awaiting acceptance into graduate school can continue as non-degree.
If you are an international applicant, you are NOT eligible for a non-degree student status and must pursue a degree.
To be considered for admission, you must submit ALL of the following items:
You must meet the following academic standards to qualify for admission to a non-degree program:
Graduate Non-Degree or Certificate applicants meet ALL the following:
Current University of the District of Columbia students with an F-1 or J-1 visa who will graduate and are awaiting acceptance into graduate school can continue as non-degree.
If you are an international applicant, you are NOT eligible for a non-degree student status and must pursue a degree.
To be considered for admission, you must submit ALL of the following items:
As a graduate non-degree applicant, you must submit the following:
Students interested in our Workforce Development pathway programs can learn about admission requirements and how to apply here.
Students interested in changing careers, advancing in their current career, or learning new job skills should explore our Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) programs.
After you have selected your application type, you will find a link to a list of the required documents for your type. To ensure you qualify for admission to UDC and avoid delays in your acceptance, please submit a complete package of all required documents for your specific application type.
When sending your credentials or other documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admission, make sure to include the name of the form and your identification number (if received) on all mailing envelopes. All credentials and payments must be sent to the following address:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
As a first-time, international or transfer student, you will apply for admission through the Common App. After applying through the Common App, you will submit your official transcript(s) from your high school or previously attended college or university. Letters of recommendation and essays are not required. All other types will apply through our UDC application.
All other applicants should use the application link provided in the 'Find Your Applicant Type' section above.
After applying, no one enjoys waiting for a response! To ensure that you and your peers can stay informed in a timely manner, your admission counselor will assist you throughout your admission journey. If you have already applied, please keep track of your application journey by signing in to your applicant portal.
