Freshman Application Checklist

Thank you for your interest in applying to Seton Hall University. Admission to Seton Hall is as personalized as the education you will receive here. We take a holistic approach to evaluating your application by reviewing many factors such as high school performance, standardized test scores, personal recommendations and your essay.

The application process to Seton Hall consists of the following four steps:

1. Complete and submit an online application to Seton Hall and pay your $55 application fee.
1. Seton Hall application
2. Common Application
3. View a PDF of the application
2. Request the Counselor Report form and your official High School transcript be sent to Seton Hall University. You can submit these documents electronically or by paper (PDF).
3. Have the results of your standardized test (SAT or ACT) reported electronically to the Office of University Admission by the College Board or ACT. Note: All non-native English speakers are also required to submit either official TOEFL or IELTS results.
4. Have a teacher or mentor submit the Teacher Evaluation form online. If a paper copy is required, you can download a Teacher Evaluation (PDF).
   

Deadlines
Fall Semester:

• Early Action I (non-binding): November 15
• Early Action II (non-binding): December 15
• Preferred Deadline: February 1
  

• Regular Decision: March 1
  
  

Spring Semester: December 1

Application Consideration
Each application received at Seton Hall is evaluated on an individual basis. Grades and test scores are given primary importance; curriculum, essay, references and activities outside the classroom are also strongly considered in the review process. Other factors, such as the rigor of your academic curriculum, leadership potential and writing skills, which may also reveal preparation for the rigor of studies at Seton Hall, are also considered. And, of course, the best way for us to learn about you is through your written personal essay. Be creative, be original and be yourself.

If you do not meet the admission criteria for your major of choice but meet the general University admission criteria, you will be accepted as a pre-major student.

Questions?
If you have any questions about your application, don't hesitate to give us a call.

Office of Admissions
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
1-800-THE-HALL (843-4255)
E-mail: thehall@shu.edu
Fax: (973) 275-2321