Admission consideration includes, but isn't limited to: academic records, leadership potential, the ability to contribute positively to our campus, writing strength and individual talents.

The application requirements for Stetson University are as follows:

1. Application for Admission

Stetson University encourages the use of our online application or the Common Application; a printable version that can be submitted by mail is also available.

• Online Application
• Common Application
• Printable PDF Mail-in Application

2. Application Fee

A $50.00 non-refundable fee must accompany your application for admission; the fee can be paid online or by check. Checks should be made payable to Stetson University. If you cannot pay the fee, you may submit the College Board Request for Waiver of College Application Fee or the NACAC Request for Waiver of Application Fee. Your high school counselor must use the ATP guidelines distributed by the College Board for the fee waiver.

• Pay Fee Online

3. Official Transcripts

Please mail your official transcript(s) to:

Your transcript should contain a class rank and a cumulative grade point average. Official transcripts can also be ordered through Docufide and delivered electronically to Stetson University.

4. Writing Sample

Applicants must choose to either write an essay or submit a graded writing sample. Please be sure your full name, city and state are on each page. You may submit your writing sample by mail, email or fax. The Common Application Essay can be used in place of our writing options.

1. Essay: Select one of the following topics and provide a typed writing sample:
   1. Discuss an issue of state, national or global concern to you.
   2. If you could live your life fighting for one cause, what would it be and why?
   3. Describe a time you did not meet expectations and what impact the experience had on you.
   4. What gives meaning to your life?
   5. If you wrote a letter to yourself to be opened in 20 years, what would it say?
2. Graded Writing Sample: Select a graded paper that you have written within the past year. This paper should include teacher's comments and/or grade received.

5. (Optional) Standardized Testing

Stetson University values academic achievement, commitment to personal values, leadership, talent, character and initiative above standardized testing. Therefore, submitting standardized test results for admission consideration is optional. Score-optional consideration is an alternative for students who believe that their test scores do not adequately reflect their level of academic achievement and/or predict their potential. However, if you feel that your test scores are a good reflection of your ability, then send your scores and they will be considered along with the other application items. In most instances, students will choose the traditional method, which includes submission of standardized (ACT or SAT) test scores. Stetson University testing codes are 0756 (ACT) and 5630 (SAT).

ACT and SAT test scores will be evaluated to ensure that first year students are placed into the appropriate classes during their first year. More specifically, English, Critical Reading and/or Writing scores will be evaluated to determine appropriate course placement for first-year students.

All documentation can be mailed to: