We look at all our applicants as a whole person. We want to better understand who you are, and the strengths you might bring to the Chaminade community.
Holistic Review and Test Optional – What It Means
Chaminade University is test optional for all majors with the exception of nursing.
We announced in January our plans to move to a holistic and test-optional application review process. This means students have the choice of submitting their SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. Chaminade will use other factors in our decision process beyond testing. Students will be evaluated beyond the academic metrics. High school transcript, curriculum and grade trends are still the strongest predictors of success and are central to our decision process. However, the story behind the grades is also what we hope to learn.
We encourage students to share their story in their application. We want to get a sense of who you are outside the classroom. What are your responsibilities, activities, passions and hobbies? Your activities list (resume) and writing (essays and short responses) can help showcase the student behind the grades. Recommendation letters may also help share your story. At Chaminade, we are approachable too, and would even welcome the chance to speak or meet with you, even if virtually.
General Admissions
- Submit your official high school transcript(s)
- G.P.A of 2.5 or higher
- Optional: Submit your SAT or ACT test scores (not required)
- SAT and ACT score may be submitted through the testing agencies
- Submit self-reported SAT and ACT scores
- If English is not your first language, submit TOEFL or IELTS scores
You can submit your application through the Chaminade website or through Common Application, as early as September 1.
School of Nursing Admissions
- Submit your official high school transcript(s)
- G.P.A of 2.75 or higher
- Chemistry (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or better
- Biology (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or better
- Algebra II (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or better
- Submit your official SAT or ACT test scores
- SAT scores of 1000 or higher
- ACT composite score of 19 or higher
- If English is not your first language, submit TOEFL or IELTS scores
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Nursing Personal Statement (250 word count minimum)
You can submit your application through the Chaminade website as early as September 1.
Deadlines
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as we admit students on a rolling basis for all programs.
To receive full consideration for freshman admission and awarded financial aid, please be sure to submit all official supporting documents such as transcripts and test scores along with your application.
Application Deadlines
- General Admissions: rolling admission
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: rolling admission
Notification Deadline
Rolling notification
Tuition Deposit Deadline
- Fall Term: May 1
- Spring Term: December 1
Residence Life: Room Deposit Deadline
- Fall Term: June 15
- Spring Term: December 1
