Distance Education
Prospective Students
Admissions Process
Students in the online degree completion should complete the pre-requisite courses for their major and many of their general education courses prior to applying for admissions.
Be sure you apply for the term that you plan to take courses at SOU. If you will delay a term or two, note that on your application.
Undergraduate Admissions Criteria - online students are held to the same Admission criteria as students that come to campus.
Graduate Admissions Criteria - students entering the Master's programs or completing an endorsement in Education will apply to both SOU and the School of Education.
Checklist - a helpful list to walk you through the admissions process
Application for Online Criminology & Criminal Justice Program - print the .pdf file, complete, and mail to Admissions Office. Request that official transcripts be sent from previous institutions.
Application for Online Business degree completion- print the .pdf file, complete, and mail to Admissions Office. Request that official transcripts be sent from previous institutions. Business students will also need to apply to the School of Business.
