Valid Until Summer 2012 Entry Only
Students who graduate from state-approved high schools must complete the Louisiana Board of Regents Core Curriculum and require no more than one developmental/remedial course (ACT of 19 or higher or equivalent SAT score of 460 or higher in Mathematics and ACT of 18 or higher or equivalent SAT score of 450 or higher in English is non-remedial) AND one of the following:
- ACT composite score of 23 or greater (SAT I Math + Critical Reading combined score of 1060 or greater) OR
- High school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater and non-remedial in English and Math subscores OR
- High school graduation rank top 25% of class
Effective Fall 2012
Students who graduate from state-approved high schools must complete an academic core curriculum and require no remedial coursework. A minimum score at or above 19 Math (460 SAT); 18 English (450 SAT) is required to avoid remedial classes And one of the following:
- ACT composite score of 23 or greater (SAT 1060) OR
- High School core GPA of 2.5 or greater*
*Students with less than 2.0 will not be admitted
SUMMER PROVISIONAL (SUMMER BRIDGE) PROGRAM
If you require a remedial course in either English or Mathematics, The University of New Orleans is currently building a Summer Provisional Program where you will be allowed to complete this remediation as well as other university coursework prior to Fall 2012 semester. If you require either remedial math (Math ACT subscore of 18 or below) or English (English ACT subscore of 17 or below), this program would allow us to provisionally admit you for Fall 2012, pending your completion of the remedial course. For more information, please click here or contact our office at (504) 280-6595
or (800) 256-5UNO.
Out-of-State and Homeschool students (till Summer 2012) who do not meet the core curriculum must satisfy all items in #1-3 or have a composite ACT score of 26 or greater (SAT I Math + Critical Reading combined score of 1170 or greater) and require no more than one developmental/remedial course.
Out-of-State and Homeschool students (Effective Fall 2012) who do not meet the core curriculum must satisfy all items in #1-2 or have a composite ACT score of 26 or greater (SAT I Math + Critical Reading combined score of 1170 or greater) and require no remedial course.
Adult Freshmen (till Summer 2012) age 25 and over who are graduates of state approved high schools (or have received their GED) need not satisfy the test score, GPA and rank admission requirements.
Adult Freshmen (Effective Fall 2012) age 25 and over who are graduates of state approved high schools (or have received their GED) must provide proof of graduation or successful GED completion. Students will be required to complete appropriate placement tests in Math and English.
All prospective students should submit an application as early as possible during the year before you wish to enroll. If you are currently in high school you must attach a list of the 12th grade courses in which you are enrolled. Transcripts must be mailed directly from the high school to the UNO Office of Admissions in order to be considered official; ACT/SAT scores must be sent directly to UNO from the American College Testing Program/Educational Testing Services.
Academic Core Curriculum
(Valid till Summer 2012 Entry Only)
|
Unit(s)
|
Courses |
|
4
|
English I, II, III, and IV |
|
1
|
Algebra I or Integrated Mathematics I
or Algebra I - Parts 1 & 2 (two units)
or Applied Algebra 1A & 1B (two units)
or Applied Mathematics I & II (two units) |
|
1
|
Algebra II or Integrated Mathematics II |
|
1
|
Geometry, Calculus, Advanced Math I or II, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Algebra III, Applied Mathematics III, Integrated Mathematics III, or AP Calculus AB |
|
1
|
Biology I or II |
|
1
|
Chemistry I or II, or Chemistry Com |
|
1
|
Earth Science, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, Physics II, Physics for Technology, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, or Agriscience I & II (two units) |
|
1
|
Additional Math or Science: Geometry, Calculus, Advanced Math I, Advanced Math II, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Algebra III, Applied Mathematics III, Integrated Mathematics III, AP Calculus AB, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, Physics II, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, or AP Physics C: Mechanics |
|
1
|
American History |
|
1
|
Civics and Free Enterprise (1 unit combined), Civics, or AP American Government |
|
1
|
World History, Western Civilization, World Geography, or European History |
|
1
|
Fine Arts Survey
or 2 units of performance courses in music, dance or theater
or 2 units of studio art
or 2 units of visual art
or Speech III & IV (two units)
or 1 unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum |
|
2
|
Foreign Language (2 units in the same language), or American Sign Language I & II |
|
1/2
|
Computer Science I or II, Business Computer Applications, Computer Technology Literacy, Introduction to Business Computer Applications, or Computer Science Elective
or Word Processing, Computer Multimedia Presentations, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, Telecommunications, Computer Applications, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems/Networking I, Digital Graphics and Animation, Multimedia Productions, Webmastering, Independent Study In Technology Applications, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science AB, Database Design and Programming, Java Programming, Database Programming with PL/SQL Training, Digital Media I or II, Advanced Technical Drafting, or Computer Electronics I or II
or ½ unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum |
|
17.5
|
Total Core Curriculum Units |
Academic Core Curriculum
(Effective Fall 2012)
|
Unit(s)
|
Courses |
|
|
English (4 units) |
|
1
|
Engish I |
|
1
|
English II |
|
1
|
English III |
|
1
|
English IV |
|
|
Math (4 units) |
|
1
|
Algebra I or Applied Algebra I or Algebra I-Pt. 2 |
|
1
|
Geometry or Applied Geometry |
|
1
|
Algebra II |
|
1
|
Financial Math or Math Essentials or Advanced:Pre-Calculus or Advanced: Functions & Statistics or Pre-Calculus or Calculus or Probability and Statistics or Discrete Math or apprvd. elec. |
|
|
Science (4 units) |
|
1
|
Biology |
|
1
|
Chemistry |
|
2
|
Physical Science or Integrated Science or Physics I or Physics II or Physics of Technology I or Physics of Technology II or Aerospace Science or Biology II or Chemistry II or Earth Science or Environmental Science or Agriscience II or Anatomy and Physiology or approved elective (including IBC-related course) |
|
|
Social Studies (4 units) |
|
1
|
Civics or AP America Government + Free Enterprise (1/2 units each) |
|
1
|
American History |
|
1
|
World History or World Geography or Western Civilization or AP European History |
|
1
|
World History or World Geography or Western Civilization or AP European History or Law Studies or Psychology or Sociology or Civics (second semester, 1/2 unit) or African America Studies or approved IBC-related course (Religion I, II, III, IV for non public schools) |
|
|
Foreign Language (2 units) |
|
2
|
Same language or 2 Speech courses |
|
|
Arts (1 unit) |
|
1
|
Fine Arts Survey or 1 unit: Art or Dance or Music or Theatre Arts or Applied Arts or approved IBC-related course |
|
19
|
Total Core Curriculum Units |
Other courses may be acceptable as substitutes for courses in the core curriculum. Contact the UNO Office of Admissions for more information on acceptable substitute courses.