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Application Instructions


We are excited that you have decided to apply to the University of the District of Columbia, where dreams take flight!

If you are unsure which application you should complete, please review the application requirements below. 


The submission of the wrong type of application or more than one application will significantly delay the review of your application.


Apply under this category only if you meet ALL of the following:

  • You are 26 years old or older
  • You are pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • You have graduated (or will graduate) with a high school diploma, or have a GED
  • You have never enrolled in a college or university (in the U.S. or abroad)
Requirements

Submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Official high school transcript or GED transcript, including all coursework, grades, and graduation date

Apply as a First-Time in College applicant only if you meet ALL of the following:

  • You are under the age of 26
  • You are pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • You have graduated (or will graduate) with a high school diploma, or have a GED
  • You have never enrolled in any college or university (in the U.S. or abroad)
Requirements

Submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Official high school transcript or GED transcript, including all coursework, grades, and graduation date

Apply NOW on Common App     OR   Click Next Page below to Apply on this form!

Apply as an International applicant if you meet ALL of the following:

  • You are pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • You are a foreign national in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa (e.g. F-1, H-4, L-2, G-4)
  • OR you have a pending permanent resident application with USCIS
Requirements

Submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended showing all coursework and grades
    • Non-English documents must include a NACES Organization course evaluation
    • Hand-delivered transcripts are not accepted
  • English proficiency exam scores (TOEFL or ILETS)

Apply as a Readmit applicant if you meet ALL of the following:

  • You are pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • You were previously enrolled at UDC as a degree-seeking student
  • You have not taken classes at UDC for two or more consecutive semesters (excluding summer)
Requirements

Submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Official transcripts from all istitutions attended since leaving UDC, showing all coursework and grades

Apply as a Transfer Applicant if you meet ALL of the following:

  • You are pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • You have enrolled in any college, university, or proprietary school (in the U.S. or abroad) after high school graduation
  • You have never enrolled at the University of the District of Columbia
  • You have not earned a bachelor's degree
Requirements

Submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Official undergraduate transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended, showing all coursework and grades
  • Official final high school or GED transcript if you have earned less than 24 college credits

Apply as a Second-Degree applicant if you meet ALL of the following:

  • You are pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • You have already earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Requirements

Submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Official undergraduate transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended, showing all coursework and grades

Apply as a Non-Degree applicant if you meet ALL of the following:

  • You are not pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree
  • You are not requesting financial aid
  • You are not on an F-1 or J-1 visa (Exception: Recent UDC bachelor’s graduates awaiting admission to a graduate program)
  • You have graduated with a high school diploma, or have a GED
Requirements

Submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Unofficial undergraduate transcript of most recently completed academic term or final high school transcript (if you have not attended college)
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HOW TO APPLY

Complete the following requirements below by the deadline to participate in the dual enrollment program.


STEP 1: Complete the online UDC-CC CARE application.


  1. Visit QuickBase to complete part one of the DC Dual Enrollment Program application;
    1. Need help completing the application? See the application guide here.
  2. After completing part one, students can choose to a) click the “save & close” button and finish the application later OR b) immediately complete part two of the application and check the “Submit” box at the bottom of the application and click the “save & close” button;
  3. Students should review part two of the application to ensure all required materials listed below, are successfully uploaded.
    1. Student transcript
    2. Student GED Ready scores, OR
    3. SAT or ACT scores (if applicable);
    4. Personal statement/essay;
    5. Teacher Recommendation Form;
    6. Counselor or Principal Recommendation Form; and
    7. Sign Release of Information Form.
  4. After completing part one and uploading all required documents to part two of the application, please check the “Submit” box and click the “Save & close” button. All applications will be forwarded to the OSSE Dual Enrollment Consortium Program Manager.
  5. Students must reapply to the DC Dual Enrollment Program each academic school year.

Once Accepted Into The CARE Program

Once students receive their acceptance into the CARE program, there are onboarding steps students must complete to enroll at the university and be registered for a class. A UDC CARE advisor will guide them through the following steps to complete their enrollment process:


Step 1: Complete THIS UDC APPLICATION FORM

Step 2: Complete and submit the enrollment packet.

Step 3: Attend orientation.

Step 4: Upload your immunization record.

 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE



Click HERE to complete your WDLL Application!

                     

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Admission Category

Intended Term & Year

Academic Calendar:
Spring (January - May)
Summer (May - August)
Fall (August - December)
 Full Academic Calendar
Course Catalog
Intended Enrollment
Upon completion of your application, please submit your official or unofficial transcript to udctranscores@udc.edu or electronically via Parchment or Scoir.
*Please note a 2.5 GPA is required to be accepted into the Flagship Program.
If your GPA is lower than a 2.5, please select an Associate's Degree program from our Community College below. 
For Workforce Development Applicants only:
  1. All applicants are required to participate in our Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning Virtual Open House. Register HERE  to learn more about Workforce Pathways.
  2. Select WDLL (Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning) for your intended Program below . 
  3. If you have not decided which Pathway to apply for, you may select the  Undeclared Workforce Development Pathway for your intended Major.

WDLL Summer '26 Opens on 02/02/26 and the Deadline is 05/07/2026. Fall '26 Opens 06/08/26.
Academic Calendar:
Spring (January - May)  

Summer (May - August)

Fall (August - December)
Full Academic Calendar 

Go to WDLL website for
detailed pathway and
course information



(select a Program, available Majors will populate)

Dual Enrollment


Nursing RN to BSN

For more information about applying to the Nursing RN to BSN program, please visit the link below. 

 Click Here

Application Selected: Nursing
Nursing Programs:
  • Program - Certificate / Major - Practical Nursing 
    • Program - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) / Major - Nursing 
    • Program - Bachelor of Science (BS) / Major - Nursing RN to BSN

    Applicants to the Bachelor of Science (BS) RN to BSN program are required to have the following:

    1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (active and unencumbered)
    2. Official transcripts from an Associate Degree or Diploma nursing program housed in an accredited institution
    3. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.7 or higher
    4. Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification.
    CLICK HERE to learn more. 

    Nursing

    Please updated your intended Program and Major to:

    • Program - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
    • Major - Nursing 
    This must be completed before applying to the Bachelor of Science (BS) RN to BSN program
      Nursing

      Applicants to the Bachelor of Science (BS) RN to BSN program are required to have the following:

      1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (active and unencumbered)
      2. Official transcripts from an Associate Degree or Diploma nursing program housed in an accredited institution
      3. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.7 or higher
      4. Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification.

      MS Architecture


      MAT - Test Score Requirements

      Demographic Data

















      Place of Birth (DACA students, please list your current city and state).



      Non US Citizen Applicant - International








      Please provide information for a US contact person:                                         







      Additional International Requirements:

      Address & Phone









      (Select Yes to view the Special Population options if you are unsure).
      Special Populations


      DC Public or Metro Area Public High School Graduates
      DCPS Students who enroll at a District Public (or District Public Charter) School or Metro Area public high school or enters the University of the District of Columbia in the fall or spring semester immediately following his or her high school graduation and has an official high school transcript with his or her current District or Metro Area address noted on their transcript are exempt from steps 1-3.  However, if a student does not enroll the fall or spring semester after graduation student must adhere to steps 1-3 as outlined above.
      District Government Employee
      This policy applies only to students who are current employees of the District of Columbia government, and who are actively engaged in agency-sponsored education and training, and whose enrollment at UDC will enhance their education and training. Such employees who provide the proof noted below qualify for District residency status. Students who meet this qualification must provide two forms of proof. Please submit an employment verification letter and a driver’s license or state-issued ID.
      Eligible Non-Citizens
      Asylees, Refugees, and Permanent Residents are eligible for District or Metro Area residency rates if valid, unexpired, immigration and proof of residency documents are provided. Please note your eligibility to qualify for reduced tuition starts at least ninety (90) days from the issue date of your green card, with valid proof.
      Early Childhood Education (ECE) Associate Degree Program
      Students working in community-based, Head Start/Early Head Start, DCPS, and DCPCS in DC working to fulfill the mandate to receive at least an AA degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) by 2023. Students who meet this qualification must provide a signed letter on the employer’s letterhead confirming employment.
      DREAMERS
      Regardless of federal immigration status, District resident Dreamers who within the previous 10 years, attended high school in the District of Columbia for 3 years, graduated from a high school in the District, or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in the District may be eligible to establish residency. Your high school transcript will serve as verification of residency.
      Military Status
      Verify your status with Sequoyah Adebayo sequoyah.adebayo@udc.edu.
      65 Years or Older
      Please only upload your valid state ID.
      On-site with an admissions officer
      Please only upload your valid state ID.
      Current DCPS/Charter Dual Enrollment High School Students
      No is action required. Your high school transcript provided by your high school counselor and/or dual enrollment coordinator will serve as proof of residency.

      Please click "Add another response" to upload an additional file.

      *Non-immigrant Visa Holders - Non-immigrant VISA holders are ineligible for District or Metropolitan Area residency and are automatically classified as Out-of-State. This includes students on (F) Visas, diplomatic (A) Visas, Foreign organization employees with (G) Visas, and persons having other non-immigrant Visas. 



      **Students cannot use the university housing address to establish residency for a preferential tuition rate at the University of the District of Columbia.

      DC Proof of Residency

      (https://planning.dc.gov/whatsmyward)

      Any student who has resided in the District of Columbia or the D.C. Metro area (Prince George’s County or Montgomery County in Maryland or Alexandria County, Arlington County, or Fairfax County in Virginia) for a minimum of 90 days (3 consecutive months) before the start of the student’s enrollment term may apply to change their residency classification. 


      To ensure that the residency of students is accurate for tuition assessment and the receipt of financial aid, the Proof of Residency Form and two supporting documents must be submitted no later than the dates noted here.






      *Non-immigrant Visa Holders - Non-immigrant VISA holders are ineligible for District or Metropolitan Area residency and are automatically classified as Out-of-State. This includes students on (F) Visas, diplomatic (A) Visas, Foreign organization employees with (G) Visas, and persons having other non-immigrant Visas. 



      **Students cannot use the university housing address to establish residency for a preferential tuition rate at the University of the District of Columbia.

      WDLL Required Documents

      (https://planning.dc.gov/whatsmyward)









      Anacostia High School

      Re-admit
      List the full name of all colleges and universities attended, and you must include College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and College Entrance Exam Board (CEEB) scores.

      Official transcripts from all previous college work (except the University of the District of Columbia) must be submitted. Students under current suspension and those who cannot furnish official transcripts because of indebtedness are not eligible to enroll at the University of the District of Columbia.

      All transcripts must be official and forwarded directly from the Registrar or prior colleges and/or universities to the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Recruitment and Admissions, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Building 39, Room A-12, Washington, DC 2008. Only grades of "C" or better from accreditation institutions may be eligible for transfer.
      Non-Degree, Cert, Second Degree
      Nondegree enrollment is limited to one semester only. Nondegree students must have a letter of good standing or an Official Transcript sent from the Registrar's Office of the institution attended, if currently enrolled. 


      Graduate Degree













      Emergency Contact
      Please provide information for an emergency contact person.                                        










      Professional Reference (1)
      Please provide information for your first required professional reference below. 









      A file must be uploaded if you do not
      wish to send an email request.

      Professional Reference (2)
      Please provide information for your second  professional reference below.









      A file must be uploaded if you do not
      wish to send an email request.

      Nursing










      Completion of General Education with a cumulative 2.7 GPA is required

      Foundation Writing I and II - (Credits: 6)
      Any first semester, university level (non-developmental) writing, composition, rhetoric, or composition/rhetoric course or the equivalent. English Composition I-II UDC IGED 110 and 111
      Foundation Quantitative Reasoning I and II- (Credits: 6)
      Any first and second semester university level (non-developmental) mathematics courses or the least advanced of any higher level mathematics courses accepted for transfer. General College Math I and II UDC IGED 120 and 220
      Foundation Oral Communication - (Credits: 3)
      Any introductory or higher university level speech course or any communications studies course that requires students to give speeches. Introductory Oral Communication or Public Speaking UDC IGED 130
      Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture and Lab - (Credits: 8)                         
      UDC BIOL 111-114
      Physical Science Lecture and Lab - (Credits: 4)
      Chemistry, Environmental Science, or other physical science; lecture (3 credits) and laboratory (1 credit) UDC Discovery Science and Lab - IGED 260
      Nursing Prerequisite Completed

      Click "Add another response" below to add another completed prerequisite.




      Nursing Required Documents
      1) Licenses and Certifications - CPR Certification Required




      Licenses and Certifications RN License Required





      3) Please complete your Required Background Check by visiting Castle Branch, https://mycb.castlebranch.com.
      Additional Documents
      If admitted into the program, you will have up to ten (10) days after the start of your first class to submit these documents. You may also upload them below to expedite the process. 




      WDLL Intake Information
      Thank you for your interest in the University of the District of Columbia's Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (UDC-WDLL) division.

      The primary mission of UDC-WDLL is to provide district residents with career readiness and preparedness knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully enter, remain, advance, and/or transition into in-demand, gainful employment opportunities throughout the region.

      By completing this required intake form you will help us to understand how we can provide you with the career development AND academic/educational training, support services, and resources you need to achieve your career goals. Please answer as truthfully and honestly as possible. 

      It will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete this form. We truly thank you for your cooperation.

      UDC-WDLL takes your privacy and confidentiality seriously. All information provided in this assessment will only be shared with WDLL Instructors and Staff members to support your success. 
       
      Your Success is Our Success!


















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      Continuing and Professional Education
      Refunds:  Because of the short duration of classes in CE, no refunds will be issued after the first day of class.  Any withdrawal before the first day of class will require a 4–6 week process for a refund. 






      Send checks or money orders made payable to UDC-CC Continuing Education to: 
      The Office of Continuing Education
      4250 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 2339 Washington, DC 20008
      Transcript Notice
      Transcripts not directly issued from your former school to UDC are deemed unofficial. While an unofficial transcript may be utilized to render your admission decision, an official final transcript must be submitted before registering for classes and evaluating transfer credit if applicable. 
      High School from which you will graduate, graduated, or where your GED was obtained

      Please provide us with information on ALL high schools attended, your grade point average, and your dates of attendance, and date of graduation. Select the Lookup High School Code link to search for your School. If you cannot find your High/Secondary School through the lookup page, you can enter the School information below
      • GED recipients, enter 008888 below.
      • Enter only the last high school you attended.
      • You are not required to submit GPA, dates of attendance, or date of graduation.
      • You will be required to submit a copy of your diploma, a transcript or proof of GED completion.










      College Transcript Information

      Academic work completed outside of the U.S. at the secondary or university levels must be evaluated by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) 

      Please provide us with information on ALL previous post-secondary institutions attended, number of credits earned, your grade point average, and your dates of attendance.

      Enter your College code. If you do not know the code, select the Lookup College Code link to search for it. If you cannot find your college through the lookup page then enter the information below.













      Click "Add another response"  below to add additional previously attended schools and transcripts. 

      Submission

      Acknowledgements
      By completing this section and then submitting the application, you are certifying that the information you have provided in the application is complete and accurate. 
      You also acknowledge that if any of the information in this application is found to be knowingly false or misleading then UDC has the right to revoke an admissions or scholarship decision made based on the information provided in this application.

      University Compliance Equal Opportunity Statement The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action institution. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment against any person on the basis of the actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, credit information or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. This policy covers all programs, services policies, and procedures of the University, including admission to educational programs and employment.



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