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Learning Concept

Concordia's undergraduate programs are designed for learners at every stage of life—whether you’ve recently completed high school or are returning to college as a working adult. These programs emphasize real-world application, connecting coursework directly to your current job, future career goals, and life experiences.

Concordia University faculty are committed to an educational model that honors and integrates students’ prior learning as a valuable part of their academic journey. Courses are taught by experienced Concordia faculty or adjunct instructors with proven expertise in their fields, all of whom are dedicated to supporting and engaging learners.

General Admission Information

CSP Global welcomes undergraduate applicants who are graduates from a regionally accredited high school, homeschool program, or who hold a General Educational Diploma (GED). All applicants must demonstrate good moral character

First-Year Students

To be admitted to the university, first-year students must:

  • Demonstrate a minimum unweighted high school 2.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
  • Complete the Undergraduate Application for Admission.
  • Submit an official high school transcript (in-progress and final transcript after graduation).

Transfer Students

To be admitted to the university, transfer students must:

  • Demonstrate a minimum cumulative college 2.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
  • Complete the Undergraduate Application for Admission.
  • Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions that attended post high school.
  • Submit a high school transcript if fewer than 12 semester college credits have been completed post-high school.

Note: Admission to specific majors is required beyond general admission to the university. See the appropriate departmental major and/or the Office of Undergraduate Admission for more information.

Additional Admission Notes:

  • Students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be asked to submit additional application materials, such as an academic success essay.
  • Transfer students who have completed the Associate of Arts (AA) degree or the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) may satisfy Concordia's general education requirements, excluding 6 credits of religion and major-specific courses.
  • Students who have completed a degree or coursework outside the United States may request consideration for eligible transfer credit. All international transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation must include a U.S. equivalent cumulative GPA (cGPA) and a course-by-course equivalency.
  • Proof of English proficiency is required for students whose primary language is not English. Accepted exams and scores are listed here.
  • Some academic programs require a separate application or additional program admission requirements. Please review the program page or contact Admissions for details.
  • Students enrolling in a CSP Global program must have access to a computer that meets Concordia University’s technology requirements. 

 Additional Admission Applicants

Post-Baccalaureate Applicants: Students who hold a bachelor’s degree may apply for additional undergraduate degree, licensure, or certification by submitting the undergraduate admissions application and selecting the appropriate student type.

Visiting Students: Non-degree seeking students looking to take courses to transfer to another institution or complete a certificate program can find admission requirements here.

Re-Admission: Former CSP students seeking to continue their degree must complete the re-admission application and submit updated transcripts from any institutions attended since their last enrollment at CSP.

Admission Decision

Applicants will receive an admission decision via email within 24–48 business hours after all required materials have been submitted. Applicants who do not meet standard admission criteria may be referred to the Undergraduate Admissions Committee for further review.

Advanced Placement Program

Concordia University will grant credit for most College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations to students with a grade of three, four, or five. Students should have an official score report sent to Concordia University (code number 6114). Concordia University’s AP credit policy is posted on www.csp.edu.

College-Level Examination Program

Concordia University will grant credit for most College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) results to students with a score of 50 or higher. Only those exams listed in the CLEP credit policy will be accepted. Students should have an official score report sent to Concordia University, Saint Paul – code number 6114. Information about the CLEP examinations can be found at www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html. The CLEP credit policy is posted on www.csp.edu.