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First-Time Freshman Students
Florida Memorial University
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First-Time Freshman Students
A student who has never been admitted to and enrolled in a degree program at Florida Memorial University nor any other post-secondary institution of higher education is considered a First-Time Freshman student.
This includes dual enrollment students who have not yet graduated from high school. Florida Memorial University utilizes a holistic approach to admission which includes academic history, extracurricular activities, volunteer service, and an optional admission essay.
Required Application Materials
Submit the application for admission (select one of the free methods below)
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Common Black College Application
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Submit official high school transcripts
Electronically:
fmuadmissions@fmu.edu
By mail:
Office of Admission
Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42 Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Financial Aid
Domestic students must also submit the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) to be considered for institutional scholarships and federal financial assistance.
All students should submit the
Institutional Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Data Form.
Florida residents should submit the
Effective Access to Student Education
(EASE) application.
High School Course Distribution Requirements for Florida Residents
A student’s high school preparation should include units in the following core areas:
English:
4 units (3 with substantial writing)
Mathematics:
3 units (Algebra 1 and above)
Natural Science:
3 units (2 with lab)
Social Science:
3 units
Foreign Language:
2 units (in the same language)
Approved Electives:
4 units
High School Graduation:
Graduated from an accredited high school or the equivalent GED is required.
Grade Point Average:
A minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 2.4 is required. Students who have a high school cumulative grade point average which places them in the top twenty percent of their graduating class, and who complete the high school course distribution requirements as specified below, shall be given automatic admission to Florida Memorial University.
Admission Test Scores
Applicants should submit SAT or ACT scores. Test scores are also used for advisement and placement purposes for first-time-in-college applicants.
Summer
2.0 -2.39 GPA (unweighted)
SAT Score Range 500 – 699
ACT Score Range 13 – 16
Conditional Acceptance (pending final GPA)
Fall
2.4 and up GPA (unweighted)
Minimum SAT Score 700 and up
Minimum ACT Score – 17 and up
Acceptance (maintain GPA through graduation)
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