Admission to the University of Holy Cross
University of Holy Cross accepts applications for admission from students of accredited secondary schools, students holding or pursuing the General Education Development diploma (GED), and students transferring from accredited colleges and universities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, marital status, or veteran’s status.
All materials for admission should be received at least three weeks before the first day of registration. Under no circumstances will a student remain eligible for admission if complete records have not been received within 30 days of the first day of class. After 30 days, applicants who have not completed the admission process will be ineligible to attend classes.
The admission requirements listed in this section of the Catalog are considered the general admission requirements of the University. Academic departments and specific programs, in many cases, have additional requirements. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Catalog to obtain applicable information.
Priority deadlines for applying are June 1st for the fall semester, November 1st for the spring semester, and May 1st for the summer sessions.
Students who have not attended another college or university and are graduates of a state-approved high school and transfer students who do not have college credit in College Algebra and English Composition may be asked to take the University of Holy Cross Placement Examination prior to registering for classes. The examination scores are used for placement of students in the correct English, reading, and mathematics courses. Placement examinations are offered by appointment by calling the Center for Teaching and Learning at (504) 398-2123.