First Year College Student Application Process

We're delighted to have you as an applicant to East Stroudsburg University!

You probably have a question or two for us before you begin, though, so let's answer some basic questions.

Who Can Apply as a First Year Student?

We consider you a first year college student if:

• East Stroudsburg University is the first college or university you will attend; and
• You are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or non-resident alien.

Please note that if you participated in a dual enrollment program during high school with a local college, you are still considered a freshman applicant.

When Can I Apply?

You should apply early in your senior year of high school.

The deadlines are:

Fall 2024 - is Open!

• Rolling Admission (applications considered on basis of space availability)

Please submit only one application.

Please email admission@esu.edu or phone (570) 422-3542 with any questions about admission to ESU.

You probably have a question or two for us before you begin, though, so let's answer some basic questions.

Who Can Apply as a First Year Student?

We consider you a first year college student if:

• East Stroudsburg University is the first college or university you will attend; and
• You are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or non-resident alien.

Please note that if you participated in a dual enrollment program during high school with a local college, you are still considered a freshman applicant.

How Can I Apply?

Complete an application and submit a few additional documents for our admissions counselors to review. See the checklist below.

Application Checklist

• Complete the online application, including a non-refundable $25.00 application fee
• Submit your official high school transcript—just ask your guidance counselor to send it our way!
• If you have a GED (General Educational Development) equivalency degree, you must have the test results sent directly from the state of issue to the Office of Admissions.
• If you've already graduated from high school but have not attended college, please be sure that your transcript verifies your graduation.
• SAT and/or ACT scores are required for the following majors:
  • Nursing
  • All other programs are Test Optional.

  For your convenience, you can keep track of your application status online throughout the entire process. Information on how to do this will be sent once you submit your application.

  If you are offered admission and plan to attend ESU, you must submit your final high school transcript with your graduation date posted. Your school's guidance office can take care of this for you, but make sure you remind them!

  When Can I Apply?

  You should apply early in your senior year of high school.

  The deadlines are:

  Fall 2024 - is Open!

  • Rolling Admission (applications considered on basis of space availability)

  Please submit only one application.

  Please email admission@esu.edu or phone (570) 422-3542 with any questions about admission to ESU.

  How Can I Apply?

  Complete an application and submit a few additional documents for our admissions counselors to review. See the checklist below.

  Application Checklist

  • Complete the online application, including a non-refundable $25.00 application fee
  • Submit your official high school transcript—just ask your guidance counselor to send it our way!
  • If you have a GED (General Educational Development) equivalency degree, you must have the test results sent directly from the state of issue to the Office of Admissions.
  • If you've already graduated from high school but have not attended college, please be sure that your transcript verifies your graduation.
  • SAT and/or ACT scores are required for the following majors:
    • Nursing
    • All other programs are Test Optional.

    For your convenience, you can keep track of your application status online throughout the entire process. Information on how to do this will be sent once you submit your application.

    If you are offered admission and plan to attend ESU, you must submit your final high school transcript with your graduation date posted. Your school's guidance office can take care of this for you, but make sure you remind them!

    When will I hear back about my application?

    East Stroudsburg University follows a "rolling admissions" policy. Completed applications are usually evaluated within four weeks. Again, we recommend that you apply early, from June to December of your senior year, before our class is filled.

    Please follow the process of your application in your admissions application portal to see if:

    • Your contact information is correct
    • All required documents have been received
    • Once your file is ready for review, please give us four weeks to evaluate your application—or if a decision has already been made.

    You will hear from us via email as soon as your application is processed.

    We look forward to reviewing your application!

    Contact Us

    ESU Admissions events provide a wonderful opportunity to tour our beautiful campus, speak with faculty and learn more about our affordable tuition. Contact the Office of Admissions at (570) 422-3542 or (877) 230-5547 with any questions about admission to ESU.