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Ensign College now runs on a seven-week block schedule. Domestic students can enter Ensign College on Block 1 or Block 2 of any semester. See the Academic Calendar for more important dates.
Ensign College now runs on a seven-week block schedule. Domestic students can enter Ensign College on Block 1 or Block 2 of any semester. See the Academic Calendar for more important dates.
Admission Standards
Admissions Requirements by Student Type
First-Year Students
You are just starting college and have not earned college credit after high school. High school transcripts are generally not required, unless one of the following situations applies:
- You attended an International Baccalaureate (IB) program but did not complete it, or the program was not accredited in the U.S.
- You were homeschooled for high school. You will need to submit one of the following as proof of high school completion:
- Diploma, certificate, or transcript showing completion of a homeschool program that is recognized by a U.S. state and is comparable to a traditional high school transcript. It should include courses taken, grades earned, and a grading scale.
- A GED Certificate
- Proof of a passing score on a state-recognized high school equivalency exam, such as the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) or the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)
- You completed dual or concurrent enrollment courses during high school.
Transfer Students
You have earned college credit after completing high school.
What to Submit
What to Submit
- Official transcripts from all U.S. regionally accredited colleges or universities attended, using these instructions .
- Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be reviewed by a third-party evaluation service.
- Transfer credit earned at U.S. regionally accredited colleges or universities is generally accepted for advanced standing if a grade of C- or higher was earned in the course.
- For more information about transferring credit, visit our transfer evaluation page , where you can learn how credits are evaluated after admission and applied toward your program.
Returning Students
If you have not enrolled in classes for three consecutive semesters (including spring semester) and were not granted a
Leave of Absence
or a
Deferment
, you must reapply to Ensign College.
What to Submit
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE!
If it's been three years or more since you attended college, you qualify for the Comeback Scholarship!
What to Submit
- If you earned credit from another U.S. regionally accredited college or university since you last attended Ensign College, please submit your transcripts to Ensign College using these instructions .
- Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be reviewed by a third-party evaluation service .
- Transfer credit earned at U.S. regionally accredited colleges or universities is generally accepted for advanced standing if a grade of C- or higher was earned in the course.
- For more information about transferring credit, visit our transfer evaluation page , where you can learn how credits are evaluated after admission and applied toward your program.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE!
If it's been three years or more since you attended college, you qualify for the Comeback Scholarship!
PathwayConnect Students
You have completed PathwayConnect and want to continue your education on campus at Ensign College.
What to Submit
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE!
If you completed PathwayConnect in the U.S. with at least a 3.0 GPA and are applying to Ensign College as a new student, you qualify for our Pathway Scholarship . This allows you to pay the PathwayConnect tuition rate for on-campus programs.
What to Submit
- Official transcripts from PathwayConnect using these instructions .
- Official transcripts from all U.S. regionally accredited colleges or universities attended, including concurrent and dual enrollment transcripts, using these instructions .
- Official transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be reviewed by a third-party evaluation service .
- For more information about transferring credit, visit our transfer evaluation page , where you can learn how credits are evaluated after admission and applied toward your program.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE!
If you completed PathwayConnect in the U.S. with at least a 3.0 GPA and are applying to Ensign College as a new student, you qualify for our Pathway Scholarship . This allows you to pay the PathwayConnect tuition rate for on-campus programs.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
You want to take classes at Ensign College but do not plan to complete a certificate or degree. This may be a good fit if you:
- Already have a degree
- Want to take classes for fun or enrichment
- Need prerequisites for graduate school or another institution
BYU FlexGE Students
BYU FlexGE students may enroll at Ensign College and become eligible to apply for financial aid. To participate, students must apply through the
BYU FlexGE Program.
Benefits
Benefits
- Eligibility to apply for federal financial aid and scholarships through Ensign College
- The ability to apply credits earned from both BYU and Ensign College toward the completion of an Ensign College degree
- A clear pathway to continue at Ensign College and earn a certificate, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree
- Request official transcripts from all colleges attended, including concurrent and dual enrollment transcripts, using these instructions.
- Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be reviewed by a third-party evaluation service .
Submitting Transcripts
An official transcript can be submitted using one (and only one) of the following methods:
- Sent electronically through Parchment Exchange, the National Student Clearinghouse, or SCRIP-Safe
- Emailed directly from the issuing institution to collegetranscript@byu.edu
- Mailed directly from the issuing institution to:
CES Central Processing
B-226 ASB
Provo, UT 84602
After submitting your application, please review your application status page to confirm which transcripts are required.
U.S. Regional Accreditation
Ensign College recognizes colleges and universities accredited by U.S. regional accrediting agencies listed below and generally accepts college-level coursework from these institutions. If you are not sure whether your school is accredited, please search
here.
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Have Questions?
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Call or text our Admissions Office at (801) 524-8145 or email us at admissions@ensign.edu . We're also on WhatsApp: +1 385-391-1945
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Located just two blocks from Temple Square, Ensign College offers students from all walks of life hands-on experience to build or advance their careers.
On your campus tour, you will receive information about:
Located just two blocks from Temple Square, Ensign College offers students from all walks of life hands-on experience to build or advance their careers.
On your campus tour, you will receive information about:
- Faith-centered learning environment
- Career-focused academic programs that fit your goals
- Stackable scholarships and financial aid
- Student resources and support services
- Student life and campus culture
- How to apply and get started