Deadlines & Procedures

Application Deadlines

The University operates on a rolling admission basis. The University may have to close admissions when no further space for students is available. Consequently, applicants from high school should apply in the fall or early winter of the senior year. Beginning on September 15, the admissions office will start accepting applications for the fall semester of the following year.

Admission for the spring semester is granted on a space-available basis. Applications will be considered if received no later than December 1 for the subsequent spring semester. The University does accept applications from first-year students who would like to begin in the spring semester.

Please be sure that all forms included with this application are completed and signed.

Admission Procedures

Freshmen Applicants

1) Complete the entire FSU Online Application for Admission, which includes an essay.
http://gobobcats.frostburg.edu

2) Submit your $30 non-refundable application fee (mail or provide credit card information).

3) The Request for Academic Record (click here to print a version of the form) should be given to the guidance counselor or other appropriate official at your high school.

4) Submit official high school transcripts. Students who have received a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) must forward their score report and an official high school transcript which indicates the last completed year in school.

5) Scholastic Aptitude Tests are required unless the freshman applicant graduated from high school a minimum of three years prior to their application to FSU. The SAT code for FSU is 5402.

Transfer Applicants
Students who attended post-secondary institutions after graduating from high school are considered transfer students.

1) Complete the entire FSU Online Application for Admission.
http://gobobcats.frostburg.edu

2) Submit your $30 non-refundable application fee (mail or provide credit card information).

3) Provide the Office of Admissions with official transcripts from each institution of higher education you have attended. If you are currently enrolled, an official transcript of your final grades must be submitted.

4) If you have less than 24 transferable credits, you must also submit an official high school transcript and SAT scores to the Office of Admissions.

International Student Applicants
The admission requirements for international undergraduate students are outlined on the International Students web page.

Special Students
Individuals applying to Frostburg State University who already possess a bachelor's degree and wish to take a few undergraduate courses but do not intend to seek a degree from FSU are deemed special students. If this is your intention, please select the appropriate option in the “Classification” section of this application. Please send your college transcript showing receipt of a bachelor's degree.

USM Employee Tuition Waiver
If you, your spouse and/or parent (legal guardian) are regular employees of the University System of Maryland and reside outside of Maryland, please supply a letter of verification from the Human Resources Office of the campus at which you, your spouse or parent are employed. If you have questions or concerns about the FSU application process, contact the Office of Admissions to speak with an Admissions representative.

Frostburg State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Admission shall be determined without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a veteran, or handicap. FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Office, 301/687- 4102, TDD 301/687-7955.