Kaplan University has established the following requirements and procedures for admission.

Undergraduate Programs

To apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs you must provide evidence that you meet one of the following standards:

• Are a high school graduate
• Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state, and be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state
• Are a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduation

One of the following forms of evidence of high school graduation or equivalent must be presented to Kaplan University:

• Acceptable evidence includes a certified copy of an original high school diploma
• A copy of a high school transcript indicating the date of high school graduation
• A copy of a DD214 military record indicating the applicant is a high school graduate or equivalent
• A GED certificate or official notification that a GED has been earned
• A college transcript indicating the date of high school graduation

Some programs require documentation that need not be submitted at the time of admission, but is required for successful completion of the program. If you attended high school in a foreign country, additional documentation may be required. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Graduate Programs

To apply to Kaplan University’s graduate programs, you must submit an unofficial transcript indicating receipt of a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional documentation may be required to qualify for transfer of credit. Speak to an Admissions Advisor or refer to our University Catalog for details about our Transfer of Credit policy.