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First Year

You have what it takes to be a Mastodon—to join the Herd of the ambitious, the inspired, and the bold. As a first-year student, you’re new to college, but we know you’re ready to take thunderous steps toward the life you want. Take a look at the following information to learn how to get started.

Criteria for Admission

The Office of Admissions will base your admission eligibility on the following criteria: 

  • High school GPA
  • Successful completion of a Core 40 diploma (for Indiana residents) or a strong college-prep curriculum
  • SAT or ACT exam scores (not required but strongly recommended for the highest Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship consideration)
  • Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores, if applicable (see our AP page for more information about earning Purdue Fort Wayne credit from AP exams)

If you’re a homeschooled student, your eligibility will be based on the same criteria. Learn more about creating and submitting homeschool transcripts. 

If you have studied at an institution outside of the United States that does not hold United States Regional Accreditation, a credential evaluation will be prepared by the Office of International Education.

If you’ve been out of high school for more than two years, you’re considered an adult learner. As an adult learner, you’re not required to submit SAT or ACT scores with your application. GED or HSE (High School Equivalency) scores may be used in place of a high school transcript as part of your application criteria. 

Transcripts

Since we require official transcripts to be sent directly to us from your educational institution, it isn’t necessary to upload them through the application portal. If you upload your transcript yourself, it will not be considered official. You have the following options to provide Purdue Fort Wayne with your official transcript:

  • Mail: Office of Admissions, 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
  • Digital credential service: Parchment
  • Email: transcript@pfw.edu
  • In person: all transcripts must be in their original sealed envelope

Test Scores

Purdue Fort Wayne strongly encourages all students to take the SAT or ACT. While not a requirement for admission to our university, standardized test scores are an important part of determining eligibility and calculating an award for the Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship. You have the following options to provide Purdue Fort Wayne with your test scores: 

If your test scores are listed on your official high school transcripts, we will accept scores from the transcript.

Submit Your Application

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If you have questions, contact us at ask@pfw.edu or 800-324-4739.