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  • First-Time Freshman

    Admission Requirements

    Students coming to Concordia directly from high school with no full-time college experience must have a GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Students who fall below the above requirement will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions and may still be eligible for admission to Concordia. Please contact your Admissions Counselor if you have questions.

    Application Steps

    Step 1: Fill out application here

    Step 2: Send high school transcripts

    Note: All transcripts must be official copies. A transcript is considered official if it is received through an approved electronic service, sent directly via email to admissions@concordia.edu from the institution of record, or in a sealed envelope from the institution of records.

    Options for Sending Transcripts

    • Deliver in person to the Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope.
    • Have your high school email your transcript to admissions@concordia.edu.
    • Submit electronically through one of the below approved services:

    National Transcript Center
    ScripSafe
    myOptions

    • Have your school mail your transcript to:

    Concordia University Texas
    Office of Admissions
    11400 Concordia University Drive
    Austin, Texas 78726

  • Transfer Students

    Admission Requirements

    • Transfer students with 12 or more college level credit hours completed must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
    • Transfer students with fewer than 12 college level credit hours completed must meet the freshman admission requirement of a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

    Application Steps

    Step 1: Fill out application here

    Step 2: Send high school transcripts

    Options for Sending Transcripts

    • Deliver in person to the Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope.
    • Have your high school email your transcript to admissions@concordia.edu.
    • Submit electronically through one of the below approved services:

    National Transcript Center
    ScripSafe
    myOptions

    • Have your school mail your transcript to:

    Concordia University Texas
    Office of Admissions
    11400 Concordia University Drive
    Austin, Texas 78726

    Transferring from Austin Community College  Review Concordia's Equivalency Agreement

  • Online Undergraduate Students

    Admission Requirements

    Concordia is a test-optional university. Students who have not achieved the minimum admissions requirements may still be eligible for admission into the online undergraduate program. If you have not attained the minimum requirements below, contact an admissions counselor to learn more about your options.

    • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on all college-level course work, or
    • Minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA if fewer than 12 transferable college credit hours

    Application Steps

    Step 1: Fill out application here

    Step 2: Send high school transcripts

    Note: You’ll need an official copy of your college transcript. If you have not yet participated in college-level coursework or have fewer than 12 college-level credits, you will need to send a copy of your high school transcript. We are a transfer-friendly institution. Course transferability is determined when you speak to your admissions counselor.

    Options for Sending Transcripts

    • Deliver in person to the Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope.
    • Have your high school email your transcript to admissions@concordia.edu.
    • Submit electronically through one of the below approved services:

    National Transcript Center
    ScripSafe
    myOptions

    • Have your school mail your transcript to:

    Concordia University Texas
    Office of Admissions
    11400 Concordia University Drive
    Austin, Texas 78726

  • Graduate Students

    Starting Your Application

    The admissions process begins when you submit your application to the Office of Admissions. Decisions regarding acceptance are made upon completion of the application file. All applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

    Step 1: Fill out application here and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. On your application, please use your legal name and fill in any maiden names. If you have a promo code, do not enter your credit card information.

    Step 2: Submit your official transcripts from the college or university where you earned your bachelor’s degree. If you are applying for our doctoral program, please also submit your official transcripts from the college or university where you earned your master’s degree.

    The Office of Admissions requires that you have the official transcript from your degree-granting institution sent directly to the University (see official address below). Please request your transcript immediately to expedite your acceptance into Concordia Texas.

    If any transcripts are from a foreign institution, they must be evaluated by a member of NACES  and sent to the Office of Admissions. Please note: This process could take several weeks.

    Options for Sending Transcripts

    • Deliver in person to the Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope.
    • · Your institution can email your official transcript to admissions@concordia.edu.
    • Submit electronically through one of the below approved services:

    National Transcript Center
    ScripSafe
    myOptions
    Parchment

    • Have your school mail your transcript to:

    Concordia University Texas
    Office of Admissions
    11400 Concordia University Drive
    Austin, Texas 78726

    Additional application steps are determined by which graduate program you are pursuing. Please see below.

    For MBA Candidates

    Additional Documentation Needed

    Submit a copy of your updated resume to admissions@concordia.edu. In addition your institution will need to provide your official transcripts.

    Graduate Transfer Credit

    Concordia University Texas can accept up to six transferable credit hours. For graduate hours to be considered for transfer credit, you must submit the official graduate transcript(s) and course descriptions or syllabi for the graduate classes to your Admissions Counselor.

    Students In Their Final Undergraduate Semester

    Students completing their undergraduate degree in the same semester they are applying to the MBA Program should meet the following requirements:

    1. Students who are enrolled in their final 9 semester hours or less of their Bachelor’s degree program may apply to the MBA program during their final semester of undergraduate enrollment.
    2. The application, official transcript, resume, and application fee must be submitted prior to the application deadline given by your Admissions Counselor.
    3. If the student is accepted into the MBA program, the acceptance will be contingent on the student graduating in that term and providing proof of graduation prior to starting the program.
    4. Failure to document a conferred degree prior to the start of the program will result in dismissal from the program.

    International MBA Candidates

    Additional Documentation Needed

    1. Official Transcript must be evaluated by a member NACES.
    2. Copy of passport
    3. Proof of Financial Support
    4. Sponsor Affidavit
    5. English Proficiency Policy
      • If your country of origin is not listed, you must submit either a TOEFL or IELTS score.

    To learn more about our International MBA, click here.

    For MEd Candidates

    Submit a copy of your teaching certificate. If you do not hold a valid state teaching certificate, contact your Admissions Counselor for details on the petition waiver. If you are applying to the Coaching & Sports Administration specialization, you do not need to complete this requirement.

    Graduate Transfer Credit

    Concordia University Texas can accept up to six transferable credit hours. For graduate hours to be considered for transfer credit, you must submit the official graduate transcript(s) and course descriptions or syllabi for the graduate classes to your Admissions Counselor.

    For EdD Candidates

    Additional Documentation Needed

    Submit a copy of your resume that shows at least five combined years of certified teaching experience and/or administrative/leadership experience.

    Students seeking their Texas Superintendent Certification must submit a copy of their service record.

    Students should also submit:

    • Employer Support Form (PDF) or a letter of support from your employer
    • Three letters of reference
    • Letter of intent
    • Sample of scholarly writing (research from graduate school, published article, or paper that demonstrates the ability to conduct cited scholarly research)