First-Year Student Admission Requirements

Take your first steps toward applying to an online college for working adults by exploring the process below. Learn about admission requirements, application materials and FAQs for first-year students.

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First-Year Students

1. Choose Your Program & Check its Requirements

To begin, explore our online bachelor’s degree programs and select one aligned with your goals. Review its dedicated program page and note upcoming deadlines and start dates, then check for program-specific admissions requirements (which may include a minimum GPA, professional certifications or academic prerequisites).

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2. Complete an Online Application

To open a Rowan application, click Start Your Application, select First Year & Transfer in the Online section of the following screen, then Create an Account on the application portal home page. Your account enables you to log in and out without losing progress on your application, so save your login information.

Once logged in, click Start New Application at the bottom of the screen and choose First-Year Application from the drop-down. Supply the requested information: background details, an intended program of study, academic history, a personal essay and more.

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3. Submit Your Academic Records

While filling out your application, submit official or unofficial transcripts from all institutions where you completed high school and college courses. Ask their counseling office(s) to send electronic transcripts to Rowan through Parchment, Slate.org or SCOIR. If these options are unavailable, have the counseling office(s) email admissions@rowan.edu.

If paper copies are your only option, send them to Rowan University’s Office of Admissions, 225 Rowan Blvd, Glassboro, NJ 08028-2265.

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4. Explore Financial Aid & File Your FAFSA

During the application process, check out Rowan Online’s Tuition & Aid page for details on first-year student scholarships and grants. You’ll also find information on how to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can help you find federal student aid.

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5. Check Portal for Admission Decisions

Our admissions team will review your application once we receive your official transcripts. You can check your admission status at any time by logging into the admissions portal or emailing admissions@rowan.edu. If you have not received an admissions decision after several weeks, double-check that nothing is missing from your application.

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Common First-Year Online Applicant Questions

Is there a fee to apply to Rowan Online?

Please check your intended program of study’s dedicated page to see whether an application fee is required.

Are SAT or ACT scores required for first-year Rowan Online applicants?

Although you may include either or both in your application package if you would like, neither SAT nor ACT scores are required for first-year admission to Rowan Online. However, double-check your intended program of study’s dedicated page for requirements involving test scores.

If you wish to submit SAT or ACT scores, follow the instructions for doing so in your Rowan application. These instructions outline how to request official scores from the appropriate testing agency.

Can I transfer college credits I earned at a community college or another four-year institution into Rowan Online?

Yes, we accept up to 90 transfer credits from accredited institutions. However, note that you must earn a minimum of 30 credits at Rowan to graduate. Additionally, applicants with more than 12 transfer credits should apply as a Transfer Student, not a First-Year.

To see how credits from a community college or another four-year institution will transfer to one of our online bachelor’s degree programs, visit the Transferring Your Credits page.

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