Admission Requirements

All traditional undergraduate students (based on our main campus in Lakeland, Florida) are required to submit the following items, using the personalized application link that is generated when an application is submitted:*

• High school transcript/GED scores (if transferring in less than 60 college credits)
• College transcript (if college courses have been taken through dual enrollment or after graduating high school, even if no credit was earned or grades received)
• Christian Character Reference form
• Essay
• Optional: SAT and/or ACT scores** (see below)

PLEASE NOTE: Additional documents may be requested by admission depending on your specific situation.

Major-specific requirements:

If you are planning to pursue a music degree, you must also audition. Sign up here.

* If you do not receive this link once your initial application is submitted, please contact us your admission counselor.

** SEU is test optional. Students may choose to submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, however, these scores are not required for admission purposes or for receiving academic merit scholarships. Test scores are only factored in if they help you reach a higher scholarship tier. Learn more on our scholarships page.

Get additional transfer student information here.

All undergraduate transfer students are required to submit the following items, using the personalized application link that is generated when an application is submitted:*

• High school transcript/GED scores (if transferring in less than 60 college credits)
• College transcripts from prior colleges, even if no credit was earned or grades received
• College transcripts for courses taken through dual enrollment or after graduating high school, even if no credit was earned or grades received
• Christian Character Reference form
• Essay

PLEASE NOTE: Additional documents may be requested by admission depending on your specific situation.

Major-specific requirements:

If you are planning to pursue a music degree, you must also audition. Sign up here.

* If you do not receive this link once your initial application is submitted, please contact us your admission counselor 

All undergraduate students are required to submit the following items, using the personalized application link that is generated when an application is submitted:*

• High school transcript/GED scores (if transferring in less than 60 college credits)
• College transcript (if college courses have been taken through dual enrollment or after graduating high school, even if no credit was earned or grades received)
• Essay
• Optional: SAT and/or ACT scores** (see below)

PLEASE NOTE: Additional documents may be requested by admission depending on your specific situation.

* If you do not receive this link once your initial application is submitted, please contact us your admission counselor or site director (partner site students).

** SEU is test optional. Students may choose to submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, however, these scores are not required for admission purposes. 

All undergraduate students are required to submit the following items, using the personalized application link that is generated when an application is submitted:*

• High school transcript/GED scores (if transferring in less than 60 college credits)
• College transcript (if college courses have been taken through dual enrollment or after graduating high school, even if no credit was earned or grades received)
• Optional: SAT and/or ACT scores** (see below)

PLEASE NOTE: Additional documents may be requested by admission depending on your specific situation.

Partner Site students

Contact your site director or admission@seu.edu for more details and instructions.

International students: Please submit the required documents listed under the International Students tab in addition to the requirements listed above.

* If you do not receive this link once your initial application is submitted, please contact your site director.

** SEU is test optional. Students may choose to submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, however, these scores are not required for admission purposes.

SEU Main Campus, Online and Partner Sites: These dual enrollment applicants will be emailed the correct Dual Enrollment Agreement form by the Registrar’s Office.

Local High Schools (formal agreement between school & SEU): These dual enrollment applicants do not need to submit any additional documents unless notified by admission.

Learn more about Dual Enrollment here.

Definition: An international student is one who attends Southeastern on a non-immigrant F-1 visa. Students who have legal permanent residency (“green card”) status through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or who are U.S. citizens by birth but have grown up overseas may be culturally and socially “international,” but for purposes of the application, enrollment and financial aid eligibility, they should follow all procedures for U.S. citizens.   International students must submit the following documents in addition to the documents required by their specific program:

• TOEFL examination scores (a required minimum score of 540-543 on the paper-based exam, 207 on the computer-based exam or 76 on the Internet-based exam.
• Transcript evaluation: If you would like to transfer in college credit hours earned from foreign universities, you must have your college transcript evaluated by an independent service before SEU will review them for the possibility of transfer.
• Requirements for release of I-20: After being accepted to SEU, you must submit the following documents in order for SEU to release an I-20 on your behalf:
• Affidavit of financial support
• Statement from a financial institution verifying the amount of your deposited funds
• Payment in full for one semester
• Copies of passport and current visa
• F-1 transfer form (if you are transferring from another U.S. institution)

Have questions? SEU has an entire department dedicated to helping our International Students succeed! Visit this page for more information, and contact internationals@seu.edu with any questions.

Re-applicants are students who were previously enrolled at SEU and attended classes, have been away for a year or longer, and are now applying again.

Below is a list of requirements for re-applicants.

• College transcript (if college courses have been taken since leaving SEU, even if no credit was earned or grades received)
• Christian Character Reference
• Biographical Essay

There are no standard required documents for these programs, but you may need to submit specific documents if requested by admission.

All undergraduate requirements listed above, PLUS the following aviation-specific requirements:

• Ability to read, write and understand English to take the Private Pilot Practical Exam
• 17 years of age to take the Private Pilot Practical Exam; 18 years of age to take the Commercial Pilot Practical Exam
• Ability to obtain an FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate (to operate with the privileges of a Commercial Pilot Certificate)
• International/non-citizens must complete additional requirements including an appropriate visa and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approval through the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP)
• Students with previous flight training experience or FAA Certified Certificates and Ratings may be issued academic credit or course waivers, subject to verification.

Students with existing academic credit may be able to transfer their credits per the university’s policies