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You want to be a part of the University of San Diego and there are many elements that make up a successful application. Below are links for everything you need to know about applying to USD: which tests to take and which school records are required, early and regular action deadlines, even ways to check and double–check your application submissions.
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Admissions Decision FAQ's
How are admission decisions made? Can I appeal my admission decision? Can I appeal the merit scholarship decision? What about the waitlist? Learn more here...
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Check Your Status
Is your application complete? Under review? Follow it here.
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Dates & Deadlines
We have moved to a single fall freshmen deadline - December 15th! Learn more here.
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SAT and ACT
Students applying to USD can submit both SAT Reasoning and ACT scores. Visit this Web page to find out more about how your scores are evaluated.
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AP/CLEP/IB Credit
Students may earn college credit for AP, CLEP and IB exams. Visit this Web page to find out if your scores qualify.
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Admissions Requirements
Admission to USD is very competitive, which is why we take a holistic approach to evaluating each of our applicants. Learn more about our evaluation process here.
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Application Checklist
Stay on track with deadlines to ensure a complete and timely application.


