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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

 

  

Admissions Requirements

 

UNITS

SUBJECTS

4

English: I, II, III, IV

 

4

Mathematics: Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B, Geometry, Algebra II, Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Pre-Calculus, Advanced Functions & Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Math, Approved Elective (including approved IBC related course)

4

Natural Science: Biology, Chemistry, two (2) units from: Physical Science, integrated Science, Physics I, Physics of Technology I, Aerospace Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science, Environmental science, Physics II, Physics of Technology II, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology,

4

Social Science: Civics, AP American Government plus Free enterprise (1/2) unit each), World History, world Geography, Western Civilization, AP European History, Law Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Civics (2nd Semester, ½ Unit), African American Studies

2

Foreign Language/Speech: Two (2) units from single language or 2 units of Speech

1

Arts: Fine Arts Survey or 1 unit: Art, Dance, Music, theatre Arts, Applied Arts,

 

 

And Minimum Overall High School GPA of 2.0

Beginning Freshmen (Out-of-State or Home-Schooled)

Freshman students, who graduate from out-of-state schools or home schooled, must meet one of the following minimum admissions criteria:

  • Completion of Louisiana Board of Regents' High School Core Curriculum;
  • Minimum high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Admissions for International Students

International students for whom English is a second language have two options to satisfy SUBR's English proficiency requirement. They may take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

  • A minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL or a score of 5 on the IELTS
  • High School GPA of 2.5 or better