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First time in college and transfer students can apply online or via mail*
Once you've sent in your application, you'll need to submit your official documents
and any program-specific requirements.
1. Submit Application
2. Upload Your Documents
While it's quicker to upload your documents online, if you need to mail transcripts,
ACT or SAT scores, or other items you can send them to:
Enrollment Services
PO Box 542
Collegedale, TN 37315
Enrollment Services
PO Box 542
Collegedale, TN 37315
You may have additional requirements:
- Check for requirements for your specific program of study in the University Catalog.
- Homeschool Students have special requirements.
- International Students have special requirements
For priority processing and scholarship consideration, applications of incoming freshmen
should be submitted by March 1 for the fall semester. There is no priority deadline
for the winter or summer semesters.
For priority processing and scholarship consideration, applications of transfer students
should be submitted by June 1 for the fall semester. There is no priority deadline
for the winter or summer semesters.
The application deadline for international students is June 1 for the fall semester
and October 1 for the winter semester. An international student must also complete
the acceptance process no later than July 1 for the fall semester or November 1 for
the winter semester otherwise an I-20 will not be processed for that semester.
After acceptance, the $250 commitment deposit should be paid before May 1 to guarantee placement for the fall semester (November 1 for the winter semester). If it is paid after May 1, placement will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. The Commitment Deposit becomes non-refundable after May 1. The full policy can be found in our catalog.
*If you need to apply by mail instead, please email us at admissions@southern.edu.