Concordia University Portland

Concordia is a Christian University
preparing leaders for the
transformation of society.
-Mission Statement

It is with much excitement and enthusiasm that Concordia University invites you to apply for admission. Your application will give our admissions counselors the information they need to aid in your college application process. Your application will receive special attention by our admissions staff who look forward to assiting you as you seek admission to CU.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission Criteria for Freshman Applicants
High school graduates and college transfers with fewer than 12 semester hours may be eligible for admission, provided they have fulfilled at least one of the following criteria:

  1. Cumulative high school GPA of 2.50, or
  2. A verbal SAT-1 of 480 or above, or
  3. An ACT composite score of 18 or above
For high school students completing their secondary education through a G.E.D. program, Concordia University requires a composite test score average of 50, with no single score below 48.

Admission Criteria for Transfer Applicants
College transfer students desiring admission to CU may be considered for admission only if they have attended an accredited college or university for a minimum of 12 semester hours in coursework approved by the Registrar.

Transfer students with more than 12 semester hours may be eligible for admission provided they have a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

Transferable hours which are ten years and older will fulfill applicable course requirements, but will not figure into the student's cumulative grade point average.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Submit an undergraduate application for admission.

  2. Submit $10.00 non-refundable application fee.

  3. Request official transcripts of work completed to date be sent to CU. High school students may submit an academic transcript listing coursework through their seventh semester. College transfer students must submit transcripts for each institution previously attended. All final transcripts are required prior to registration and enrollment.

  4. Incoming freshman must have SAT-1 or ACT scores sent to CU. The college code numbers for the tests are SAT 4079; ACT 3458.

  5. Request a current academic instructor or employer/supervisor to submit a recommendation to CU.
DEADLINES

Concordia University has a rolling admissions process. However, applications submitted by the following dates are given priority.

APPLICATION DECISION

The student will be notified of the admission decision by mail approximately two weeks after the application file has been completed. When acceptance is granted, the student will receive all necessary forms, including:

  1. A request for a $100 deposit to confirm enrollment. This deposit is applied directly to the student's tuition. For Fall Semester, the deposit must be paid by May 1 or 30 days after acceptance, if acceptance is granted after May 1. The deposit is non-refundable after June 1. For Spring Semester, the deposit is due November 1, and is non-refundable after December 1. For Summer Semester, the deposit is due March 1 and is non-refundable after April 1.

  2. Housing Application Form with $50.00 deposit.

  3. Health History Form.

  4. Immunization Data Form (required by Oregon State Law). Students will not be allowed to register if the form has not been received by Health Services.


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