Admissions Requirements

Your future is our main focus at Kaplan University. Our academic programs combine the convenience and flexibility of online learning with high academic standards and personal attention, offering you an opportunity to pursue educational excellence without putting your work and family obligations on hold. From the moment you contact us, you will be matched with a dedicated Admissions Advisor who will help guide you through the admissions process.

  


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

Undergraduate Programs

To apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs, you must 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

Online students must attest to high school graduation or equivalent. Acceptable attestation for Kaplan University may be the proof of graduation attestation included on an Enrollment Agreement, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or any other document deemed acceptable by the University.

 

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.