Freshman

Who attends UB? We could provide statistics on geographic distribution, class rank, SATs, etc., but statistics do little to give you a sense of the dynamic, diverse, interesting, talented group of students who enter UB every fall.

Each incoming class includes academically capable students and some with unusual talents (MVPs, team captains, students who have built their own computers and those who have designed cars, a magician, a model, a broadway actress, a beauty pageant winner, a violinist who plays rock, web designers, etc.)

Students come from California, Texas and New York as well as France, Germany and China.

Though diverse, all have attributes that the Admissions Office seeks to bring in a new, dynamic class: motivation, determination, curiosity and a desire to learn, grow and contribute. Consider becoming part of this special UB community.

Below is application information.

Freshman applicants must submit the following:

1. An application for admission
2. An official high school transcript
3. SAT or ACT scores
4. One recommendation
5. Personal statement
6. FAFSA (if you are applying for financial aid)
7. $25.00 non-refundable application fee

Secondary School Preparation

The Admissions Committee places emphasis on the quality of the preparatory work of each applicant.

An applicant should be a graduate of a regionally accredited secondary school and should present sixteen acceptable units of academic work, including four units in English, three units in Mathematics, two units in a lab science, two units in the social sciences and a minimum of five electives. An applicant who has not satisfied the distribution of college requirements, but has presented convincing evidence of the quality of his/her high school work, may be admitted provisionally.

Students are admitted for both the Fall and Spring terms. Should a student be unable to enter the University during the term for which admission is granted, the offer of acceptance will remain open for one calendar year. Students must notify the Office of Admissions if it is their intention to defer their enrollment.

Special Instructions for Specific Majors

Applicants are encouraged to call the appropriate department for information and/or to schedule an appointment. If difficulties are encountered, applicants should call the Office of Admissions at (203) 576-4552 for assistance.

Art and Design  

A portfolio review is encouraged, but not required, of candidates for the design programs. The portfolio plays a role in assessing the abilities of the student. The student applicant may personally submit a portfolio to the school at an interview, or send the portfolio, slides or Macintosh-compatible CD through the mail with return and contact information included. Applicants should call the Department at (203) 576-4222 or (203) 576-4034 to schedule an appointment or to make arrangements to submit the portfolio by mail. The University of Bridgeport participates in regional portfolio days sponsored by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and portfolio reviews may be completed at the NASAD program. 

All applicants are required to meet with the division director (203) 576-4138 who reviews applications before a final decision is made. College Prep Biology and Chemistry with lab and two years of high school Math are academic prerequisites. Students without science prerequisites may begin in a pre-clinic curriculum upon advisement of the division director. Clinical students must begin in the fall semester of an academic year and attend full time.

Music

Students who are interested in Music (Performance, Jazz Studies) should call the Department of Music at (203) 576-4407 for more information.

Student Athletes

The University of Bridgeport offers a full program of NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports, including basketball, baseball, cross-country and soccer for men, and basketball, softball, cross-country, gymnastics and soccer for women. Athletic scholarships are available. All students who wish to participate in intercollegiate athletics are required to register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. For more information and a Clearinghouse registration form, please contact your high school guidance office.

Undergraduate Testing Information

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

Administered by the American College Testing Program. Scored on a scale of 200-800 for each part: verbal and math.

SAT Program
The College Board
P.O. Box 6200
Princeton, NJ 08541-6200
(609) 771-7600

American College Testing (ACT)

Administered by the American College Testing Program. Scored on a scale of 1-33. Scores for English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, and Composite.

American College Testing

P.O. Box 168
Iowa City, IA 52243
(319) 337-1360

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Administered by Educational Testing Service. Scored on a scale of 200-677.
TOEFL/TSE Services
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA
(609) 771-7100

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