Test Information
UNO recognizes that taking either the SAT or ACT at this time may be challenging. UNO will admit in state freshmen who apply on or before August 31, 2021 with a minimum 2.5+ GPA or greater on the Louisiana Core 4. For the Fall 2021, Summer 2021, and Spring 2021 terms, applicants with a 2.5+ core GPA who do not meet test score requirements, or do not submit test scores will be admitted based on core GPA alone. For any questions please contact the Privateer Enrollment Center at pec@uno.edu.
American College Test (ACT)
If you are a freshman or transfer applicant who has completed less than 24 semester hours of college coursework, you must take the ACT (American College Test) and have your scores sent to UNO (college code 1591). National ACT tests are administered in October, December, February, April, and June each year at regular ACT testing centers.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I)
The SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test, UNO college code 6379) may be used in place of the ACT. Test dates are in October, November, December, January, April, May, and June.
International Test Requirements
UNO Testing Services
Contact UNO Testing Services at (504)-280-TEST (8378) for disability related accommodations testing. We also strongly recommend that you take the optional ACT Writing Test.
Test Placement
UNO offers opportunities to receive course credit and placement based on standardized test scores. Be sure that your most up-to-date information is on file with UNO in order to be placed into the corresponding courses below.