Discover the Value
When you attend Concordia University, you’re more than just a student. You’re part of the Concordia family. Our responsive, student-centered approach to teaching makes your goals, and your successes, our priority. Your learning experiences will be relevant to the skills employers seek and real preparation for a life of meaning and service.
First-Year Student Admission Requirements
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Create an account and submit our online application. Once submitted, you can follow your application process through the application portal.
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Request your official transcript from your high school. Transcripts must be submitted to CSP through a secure online portal or in a sealed envelope to the Office of Admissions.
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Please submit a typed essay you would like your admissions counselor to consider in the application review process. Minimum of 500 words suggested. Submit as a PDF document through your application portal or via email.
CSP Essay Question:
Please describe a life experience (academic or personal) that has shaped you as a person. How will this experience impact your success as a college student at Concordia University, St. Paul?Essays should answer the question above, or may be an essay submitted as part of the Common Application or other college preparatory requirement (ie. College Possible essay).
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*Concordia has a test-optional admissions policy, and thus, applicants are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
Applicants who would like their scores considered as part of their application review are welcome to send official scores (writing test not required) to CSP.
- Learn more about our test-optional admission policy
- ACT school code: 2106 | SAT school code: 6114
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
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Create an account and submit our online application. Once submitted, you can follow your application process through the application portal.
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Submit official transcripts from all previous institutions attended.
*To be considered official, transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope from the institution or through secured electronic delivery.
If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet. Concordia accepts completed goal areas toward our general education requirements, in addition to course-by-course review. Please contact your admissions counselor with any questions.
Transfer students with fewer than 20 college credits completed will also need to submit an official high school transcript and essay.
Additional Requirement Information
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Visit the International Admissions page for information on enrolling as an international student at Concordia.
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Find out more about the Yellow Ribbon Program, maximizing your military credits, veteran resources at Concordia and more on our Concordia Military page.
Undergraduate military students must submit all undergraduate admissions requirements.
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Concordia University, St. Paul offers a variety of educational options for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are seeking initial/additional licensure or certification.
Please refer to the transfer student application requirements in order to be considered for post-baccalaureate admissions.
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Visit the PSEO page for complete information about features and benefits of enrolling as a PSEO student at Concordia.
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Concordia students need to be readmitted to the university if they have been out of classes for more than one term.
To learn more about returning to Concordia to complete an unfinished degree please visit our readmission page.
Accepted Students
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Congratulations on your acceptance to Concordia! Login to your CSP Account to view the next steps for enrollment.
Transferring Credits to Concordia
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You’ve done the work in high school or college – now you can bring your AP, IB, and college credit to Concordia to get a head start on your degree.
Online learning that works for you
Whether you are finishing a degree or pursuing a career change, Concordia University, St. Paul offers Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs that fit your needs and busy life.
Our flexible, student-centered accelerated programs connect scholarly thought to action, bridging the gap between theory and practice by encouraging you to draw on the knowledge you have already learned on the job and in life. Full financial aid in the form of grants and loans may be available.
Apply Now!
View Our Adult Undergraduate Programs
Start or continue your education with Concordia’s flexible and affordable adult undergraduate degrees.
Community College partners make the difference
Our partnerships with many area community colleges offer students a streamlined opportunity to take the next step in their education. If you have an associate’s degree, you can benefit from a seamless transfer of credits allowing you to maximize the value of your current education and get a head start on your next degree at CSP. Additionally, transfer students are eligible for a $2,000 partnership scholarship that can be applied toward your bachelor’s degree.
Admissions Requirements Overview
- Online application
- Submit official transcripts from your previous regionally accredited institution(s) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 based on a 4.0 system.
- If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet. CSP Global accepts completed goal areas.
- Additional Requirements
- Access to a computer that meets CSP Global’s technology requirements.
- Students who do not meet initial admissions criteria may be asked to complete the academic success essay and/or provide additional documentation.
Transferring Credits to Concordia
Transferring the work that you have completed at another institution gives you the edge in completing your degree faster. Find out more about Concordia’s Transfer Plan and the benefits that may be in store for you!
Visiting Students
Visiting Students are not admitted and are considered non-degree seeking through Concordia University. Learn more about options to attend Concordia as a visiting student at our Visiting Student Information page.
Admissions Decisions
Admissions decisions will be made within 2-3 business days. Our Admissions Committee will review files that do not meet initial admissions criteria and these decisions will be made within one business week. Students who do not meet initial admissions criteria will be asked to complete the academic success essay and may be asked for additional documentation upon review.
Accepted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Concordia! View our Accepted Students website to see the next steps for enrollment.
Online learning that works for you
Whether you are finishing a degree or pursuing a career change, Concordia University, St. Paul offers Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs that fit your needs and busy life.
Our flexible, student-centered accelerated programs connect scholarly thought to action, bridging the gap between theory and practice by encouraging you to draw on the knowledge you have already learned on the job and in life. Full financial aid in the form of grants and loans may be available.
Apply Now!
View Our Adult Undergraduate Programs
Start or continue your education with Concordia’s flexible and affordable adult undergraduate degrees.
Community College partners make the difference
Our partnerships with many area community colleges offer students a streamlined opportunity to take the next step in their education. If you have an associate’s degree, you can benefit from a seamless transfer of credits allowing you to maximize the value of your current education and get a head start on your next degree at CSP. Additionally, transfer students are eligible for a $2,000 partnership scholarship that can be applied toward your bachelor’s degree.
Admissions Requirements Overview
- Online application
- Submit official transcripts from your previous regionally accredited institution(s) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 based on a 4.0 system.
- If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet. CSP Global accepts completed goal areas.
- Additional Requirements
- Access to a computer that meets CSP Global’s technology requirements.
- Students who do not meet initial admissions criteria may be asked to complete the academic success essay and/or provide additional documentation.
Transferring Credits to Concordia
Transferring the work that you have completed at another institution gives you the edge in completing your degree faster. Find out more about Concordia’s Transfer Plan and the benefits that may be in store for you!
Visiting Students
Visiting Students are not admitted and are considered non-degree seeking through Concordia University. Learn more about options to attend Concordia as a visiting student at our Visiting Student Information page.
Admissions Decisions
Admissions decisions will be made within 2-3 business days. Our Admissions Committee will review files that do not meet initial admissions criteria and these decisions will be made within one business week. Students who do not meet initial admissions criteria will be asked to complete the academic success essay and may be asked for additional documentation upon review.
Accepted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Concordia! View our Accepted Students website to see the next steps for enrollment.