Instructions for Applying Online

This page contains information and guidelines to help you successfully apply to FSU using the online application. Be sure to review and address all items on this page BEFORE YOU BEGIN COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION. After reviewing this page, go to the FSU Online Admissions Application.

Application Procedures and Required Documents

Application Fee
A $30.00 application fee is required for the processing of the application. You can pay by phone, online, or send a check or money order. If paying with a check or money order, please submit the Application Fee Transmittal Form with your payment. Click here to print a version of the form now or you can wait and print a copy of the form after completing the online application. Please include a personal check or money order for $30 made payable to Frostburg State University and place the student's name and social security number on the check or money order. Send payment and the completed Application Fee Transmittal Form to the Admissions Office. If you have previously paid an application fee to Frostburg State University, you do not need to submit this fee a second time. DO NOT SEND CASH. Click here to pay using electronic funds transfer or by credit or debit card. If you use a credit or debit card, you will be charged a convenience charge of $2 or $60, depending on which credit card you use.

Maryland Distinguished Scholars
Freshman applicants who are Maryland Distinguished Scholars are not required to submit the $30 application fee. Please send a copy of the certificate or award letter to the Admissions Office.

Transcripts
Only official transcripts are acceptable. Official transcripts are those that are released with the school’s seal and the signature of the appropriate official in a sealed envelope. High school and college transcripts should be sent directly from the school to the Frostburg State University Admissions Office.

Have all required documents mailed directly to:

Office of Admissions
Frostburg State University
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, Maryland 21532-1099

The University does not assume the responsibility of informing a student of the completeness of the application for admission. Please be sure that all forms included with this application are completed and signed. Please be sure that all required documents are provided as quickly as possible

Freshmen Applicants
There are two options for freshmen applicants to consider:

Early Decision is the best option if you are a high school senior and you are certain that FSU is the institution you would like to attend. You should apply by December 15, and if you are admitted to FSU under this option, you will need to withdraw all other college applications and pay a non-refundable $150 tuition deposit by February 15. If Financial Aid will be a factor in your decision to attend FSU, you should NOT apply early decision.

Regular Decision applicants are encouraged to apply by February 15. Applications
received after that date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Required application materials for all freshmen applicants:

1) Complete and submit the entire FSU Online Application for Admission.

2) Submit a check or money order along with the Application Fee Transmittal Form (Click here to print a version of the form) for the $30 non-refundable application fee. Click here to pay using electronic funds transfer or by credit or debit card. If you use a credit or debit card, you will be charged a convenience charge of $2 or $60, depending on which credit card you use.

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

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 that 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. The ACT code for FSU is 1714.

6) If you plan to submit an optional essay, please send it as an email or as an attachment to an email to FSUadmissions@frostburg.edu. In the subject line, please include the statement "Application Essay". Be sure that your name and birthdate are included with the essay. For more information and a list of Acceptable topics, visit the Admission Essay Topics page.

Transfer Applicants
Students who attended post-secondary institutions after graduating from high school are considered transfer students. Applicants for the Fall semester should apply as soon as possible but no later than June 1 prior to the semester start. Applicants for the Spring semester should apply no later than December 1 prior to the semester start. Applications received after that date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Credits to be awarded for transfer are determined at the time of admission to Frostburg. Only college level courses completed at a regionally accredited institution will transfer provided the courses are similar in nature, content and scope to courses taught at FSU.

Required application materials for all transfer applicants:

1) Complete and submit the entire FSU Online Application for Admission.

2) Submit a check or money order along with the Application Fee Transmittal Form (Click here to print a version of the form) for the $30 non-refundable application fee. Click here to pay using electronic funds transfer or by credit or debit card. If you use a credit or debit card, you will be charged a convenience charge of $2 or $60, depending on which credit card you use.

3) Provide the Office of Admissions with official transcripts from each institution of higher education you have attended. If you are currently enrolled, please list your current courses in the General Comments box of the online application.

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 at http://www.frostburg.edu/ungrad/admiss/inet.htm

Special Students
Individuals applying to Frostburg State University who wish to take a few undergraduate courses but do not intend to seek a degree from FSU can enroll as non-degree students. If this is your intention, please select an admit type of FTS (if you've never taken college courses) or TRN (if you have taken college courses). Also, please select Undecided as your major, and in the General Comments box of the online application, please tell us that you do not intend to seek a degree from FSU.

If you're currently a high school student, please submit a copy of your high school transcript. If you have been or are currently enrolled at another college, please submit a copy of your college transcripts. If you've already earned a bachelor's degree, please send your college transcript showing receipt of a bachelor's degree.

Questions?
If you have questions or concerns about the FSU application process, contact the Office of Admissions to speak with an Admissions representative.

Office of Admissions
Frostburg State University
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532-1099

Telephone: 1-301-687-4201
E-Mail: FSUadmissions@frostburg.edu

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.