Vanguard University of Southern California

Application Process and Admission Requirements

Application Process

All forms are available in the SPS Office or on the Admissions and Financial Assistance Page

  1. Complete and submit the Application for Admission.
  2. Submit the non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (with application).
  3. Send a Request for Official Transcript form to each college or university previously attended, regardless of credit granted or academic performance. Check with the Registrar from each institution for the appropriate transcript fee. All institutions attended since high school must receive a transcript request regardless of completion of courses.
  4. Submit Personal and Professional Reference Questionnaires.
  5. After official (sealed) transcripts have been received and evaluated by VUSC, schedule an appointment with a Student Services Coordinator to discuss transfer credits and degree requirements.
  6. Complete and submit the required critical thinking essay.

Admission Requirements

  • Demonstrate proof of at least 5 years of work experience
    OR
    Obtain approval for admission from the appropriate Chair and the Dean of SPS, via petition
  • Proof of High School graduation/GED
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on 4.0 scale) or better on all prior college work.
  • Completion of Application Process including forms, fees, essays, references, transcripts & official entrance interview

NOTE: Official (sealed) transcripts must be received from each institution attended, regardless of academic performance or granting of credit.

All applicants meeting the above-stated admission requirements will be considered by the Admission Committee. During the admission process, students will be informed of remaining requirements accompanied by a recommendation as to when and where the requirements may be completed.

The Admission Deadline for each cohort/group is two weeks prior to the orientation date.

Matriculation Requirements

Students applying for admission to the School for Professional Studies must meet the Admission Requirements.  Students wishing to take upper division courses must meet the 57 unit prerequisite. Exceptions for starting upper division coursework must be approved by the divisional Chair.

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