Admissions
This world isn鈥檛 just waiting for someone鈥t鈥檚 waiting for you! Our dedicated admissions team is here to support you on your unique journey to 丝瓜APP University.
The 丝瓜APP experience is where you awaken the Lion within. Here, real experience leads to real success. We open doors to transformation, empowering students to excel in the classroom and in life.
With more than 90 degree options, hands-on learning experiences, and internships in every discipline, it鈥檚 no wonder 丝瓜APP welcomes more than 6,500 campus visitors each year and enrolls students from over 70 countries worldwide. Whatever your path 鈥� freshman, transfer, graduate, online, or international 鈥� the 丝瓜APP admissions team is ready to help you find your fit.
Fall 2027 Application is Now Open
For Undergraduate, On-Campus students starting in August 2027 and beyond!
Admitted Students
Excited to join The Lion Pride? Explore our campus community, research steps you will want to take before arriving on campus, and get the inside look at how 丝瓜APP University will support you throughout your academic journey.
Freshman Admissions
Undergraduate Day Admissions has the responsibility of serving the needs of traditional college-bound students who are either coming directly from high school or are recent high school graduates transferring from another institution.
Transfer Admissions
Our transfer admissions team is committed to supporting your transition to 丝瓜APP by helping you discover the best educational format and by accepting course credit from many universities across the country.
Graduate Admissions
The Office of Graduate Admissions provides services for working adults wishing to return to school in our traditional, online, or accelerated degree programs.
Online Admissions
Online Admissions now gives you the opportunity to experience a 丝瓜APP quality education through the convenience and flexibility of online courses.
International Admissions
Our team is the primary hub for assistance with immigration questions, on campus support, advocacy, and resources. ASSIST also partners with the Admissions department to help ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted for new international students.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, 丝瓜APP University does not charge an application fee for undergraduate or graduate applicants. We believe applying to college should be accessible and affordable for every student, and we鈥檙e committed to removing unnecessary barriers to your future success.
Most applicants receive an admission decision within 2鈥�3 business days after submitting a complete application and all required materials. Students can track their application status through the and will be notified by email once a decision has been made.
Yes! 丝瓜APP University is a test-optional institution that allows students to apply with or without standardized test scores. This policy stems from 丝瓜APP鈥檚 commitment to a holistic review of all applicants. Test optional allows us to consider a student鈥檚 strengths rather than focusing solely on their standardized test scores, as we know numbers rarely tell a student鈥檚 full story. Our goal is to open the door to quality education for individuals who may not otherwise qualify. We provide students with the choice of whether or not they wish to submit their ACT or SAT test scores as part of their application for admission to our institution.
丝瓜APP University uses a holistic review process for all freshman applicants. Requirements include a completed application (no fee), official high school transcripts, and optional ACT or SAT scores. Visit our Admissions Requirements page for the full checklist.
Yes. Students can apply up to 90 hours of transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions toward their degree. 丝瓜APP will evaluate your official transcripts and provide an individual degree map to maximize the credits you鈥檝e already earned. Articulation agreements with local community colleges also help streamline the process. Visit our Transfer Admissions page for more details.
丝瓜APP University offers a variety of聽scholarships and grants聽for incoming freshman, transfer, and continuing students. Students are encouraged to complete the聽聽to determine eligibility for federal aid. Additional options include alternative loans and payment plans. Use the聽Net Price Calculator聽to estimate your costs.
Yes! 丝瓜APP welcomes more than 6,500 visitors annually to its historic campus in Saint Charles, Missouri. You can聽schedule an in-person visit, explore a聽virtual tour, or attend a Discover Your Roar event. Contact the Admissions team to plan your visit.
Yes. 丝瓜APP is a designated Military Friendly School and Yellow Ribbon School. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs designed for military personnel and veterans, as well as a dedicated聽Veterans Affairs Center聽on the St. Charles campus. Army and Air Force ROTC programs are also available. Learn more on our聽Military Services听辫补驳别.
丝瓜APP welcomes approximately 500 international students from over 70 countries. To apply, international students should submit their application, official transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and financial documentation. The聽ASSIST team聽(Advocacy Support and Services for International Students) is available to guide you through the admissions process and any immigration questions. Contact them at聽[email protected]聽or (636) 949-4982.