{"id":98,"date":"2025-09-28T15:37:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T20:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-wsu.pantheonsite.io\/admissions\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:46:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:46:35","slug":"first-year","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/first-year\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Year Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-text-intro\">To complete your application, you&#8217;ll just need to send official high school transcripts and pay the application fee. No ACT or SAT scores required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guaranteed-admission\">Guaranteed Admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you&#8217;re a student with<strong> <\/strong>a <strong>cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher<\/strong> on a 4.0 scale, you&#8217;ll be <strong>guaranteed admission<\/strong> to Winona State University as long as you complete the required high school courses before the end of your senior year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that Rochester is a degree-completion campus, so you need at least 60 credits to enter these programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t meet this requirement\u2014don&#8217;t worry. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>We still encourage you to apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An admissions counselor will review your application to determine your potential for success at WSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We may request additional information before making an admissions decision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"high-school-course-preparation\">High School Course Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be admitted to WSU, we look for the following high school course completions on your transcript(s):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 years of English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 years of mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 years of science (1 year biological science and 1 year chemistry or physics\u2014all should include labs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 years of social studies (including 1 year U.S. history)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 year of specified electives (e.g., world cultures, computer science, arts, music)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is optional to take 2 years of a world language (American Sign Language included). <\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Apply Online<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Pay the Application Fee<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Send Your Transcripts<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Apply Online<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/adm\/public\/studentWelcome?campusId=074&amp;appType=underGrad\">online application for Winona State University<\/a> is open and ready for you to apply. Make Winona State your plan for Fall 2026!<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to use your personal email\u2014not your school email\u2014when applying.<\/p>\n<p>You can pause and save your progress if you&#8217;d like to come back later. But it often takes just 15 minutes or less!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Pay the Application Fee<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>There&#8217;s a $20 application fee, which can be paid online.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/registration\/search\/advanced.html?campusid=074&amp;_ga=2.96468828.1958658833.1521933162-1184403676.1468201765\">eServices<\/a> with your StarID and password.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cBills and Payments\u201d from the main menu. The application fee should appear as an outstanding payment.<\/li>\n<li>Select the option to make a payment and enter your credit card information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Concerned about the application fee? Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:admissions@winona.edu\">admissions@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Send Your Transcripts<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>First-year students will need to submit official high school transcripts or GED documentation to be admitted.<\/p>\n<p>Contact your high school guidance office to start the process.<\/p>\n<p>Transcripts can be mailed to:<\/p>\n<p>WSU Admissions PO Box 5838<br \/>\nWinona, MN 55987-5838<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application <strong>won&#8217;t be processed<\/strong> until your<strong> transcript and fee payment are received.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to change any information after you&#8217;ve submitted your application, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:WSUfirstyear@winona.edu\">WSUfirstyear@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"act-sat-scores\">ACT &amp; SAT Scores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Winona State doesn&#8217;t require ACT or SAT scores for admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you&#8217;re encouraged to send scores if you&#8217;ve taken either test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These test scores help determine your placement in English, math, and foreign language courses and may help you qualify for certain scholarships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You can send these scores to WSU in 2 ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select WSU when completing your test: use ACT code 2162 or SAT code 6680<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask ACT or SAT to send an official score to WSU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transfer-credits\">Transfer Credits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you gotten a head start on your college degree? 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This is a free resource available 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"track-your-application\">Track Your Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t wait to see if you got in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check on your application status any day, any time in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mywarriorlife.winona.edu\/future-warrior\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Warrior Life portal<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve been accepted, you&#8217;ll find a checklist that outlines your next steps for housing, financial aid, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students receive a message with a decision 2-3 weeks after all information and documents are submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that admission to Winona State University is the first step. 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