How to Apply as a Freshman

Incoming freshman students are high school graduates and college transfer students with fewer than twelve semester hours or eighteen quarter hours of transferable credits.

Concordia University has a rolling admission process, however, applications submitted by the following dates are given priority:

Fall Semester:May 1
Spring Semester:December 1
Summer Semester:March 1

The only exception to these deadlines is the Freshman Nursing Program.

Ready to Apply? Please submit the following:

  1. Freshmen may apply online for free or you may download the print application and submit it with your $40 application fee. You may also apply for free through the Common Application or download the print Common Application (free).
  2. Request official transcripts of academic coursework completed to date. All final transcripts are required prior to registration and enrollment. Concordia also grants credits for Advanced Placement (AP) scores of 3 or higher, and recognizes the the International Baccalaureate (IB) program for higher-level (HL) exams. Find out more information about advanced standing credits.
  3. Submit either SAT-I or ACT scores. The college code numbers for the tests are: SAT 4079; ACT 3458.
  4. Request two letters of recommendation from two different sources to be submitted to CU on your behalf. CU will accept your recommendations on the downloadable recommendation form or as a personal letter.
  5. An essay (choose one option)
    • Option 1 - Submit your SAT Writing section as your essay
    • Option 2 - Respond to one of the following essay topics
    • Option 3 - Submit your essay through the Common Application

Once you have gathered the above materials, send to:

The Office of Admission
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman St.
Portland, OR 97211-6099

Questions? Please contact your admission counselor for more information.