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are also considered official if sent directly from the issuing institution to
ugradadmissions@bowiestate.edu
□ University Transcripts
□ Official academic transcripts are required from all colleges and/or universities you have
attended, regardless of grade point average or number of hours completed.
□ High School Transcripts
□ You must submit an official high school transcript if you have earned less than 24
transferrable hours.

SAT or ACT
You must submit SAT or ACT scores if (1) you have earned less than 24 transferrable hours and (2)
you completed high school less than three years before your intended enrollment date

Minimum Requirements
□ College GPA Applicants earning at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA in all
college coursework are considered for regular admission.
□ Academic Standing Good academic standing and/or eligibility to return to
previous institution for full-time study is required for admission
consideration.
□ High School GPA If a high school transcript is required to complete your
admission file, you must have earned at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA.

□ SAT or ACT Applicants who are required to submit test scores must
meet the minimum score requirements for preferred admission.

SAT and ACT Scores
□ Bowie State University SAT code: 5401
□ Bowie State University ACT code: 1712

SECOND BACHELORS STUDENT

Students who hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to earn a second baccalaureate degree in a new
field are permitted to count toward that degree any completed courses that can be used to satisfy
the general education requirements or electives. To earn the second degree, students must
complete all major and major-related courses in the new field as are specified by the new discipline.
Students must submit the following:

Official Transcripts - Transcripts are considered official when received directly from the issuing
institution in a sealed envelope with the school’s seal and/or official signature. Electronic transcripts
are also considered official if sent directly from the issuing institution to
ugradadmissions@bowiestate.edu

Evaluation of Transfer Credits
□ An official transcript is required for formal credit evaluation. At the discretion of University
personnel, unofficial transcripts may be used for advising or counseling.
□ We make every effort to match your transferable courses to our General Education and
academic discipline coursework.
□ In most cases, coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which you’ve earned at
least a “C” or better is transferable, if comparable coursework is offered at Bowie State. The

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