Unlock a world of possibilities by joining our Golden Bull Family today! Apply as a First-Time Freshman by completing the steps below. Your Future Shines Here!
Traditional Freshman
• Cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher
Biddle Freshman
• Cumulative high school of GPA of 2.3 to 2.49
• Optional pre-semester program
Sit Lux Freshman
• Cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 to 2.29
• Mandatory pre-semester program
• Review dates: December 15, February 15, and April 15
You must send an official copy of your high school transcript or GED test scores to the Office of Admissions for the decision process.
An official copy (PDF file) of high school transcript can be emailed to transcripts@jcsu.edu . GED test scores must be mailed to Johnson C. Smith University.
Office of Admissions
Johnson C. Smith University
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
Johnson C. Smith University is test-optional, except for those competing for a Presidential Scholarship, where ACT/SAT scores are required.
Merit Scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions, and Presidential Scholarships are by invitation only. Presidential and Merit Scholarships cannot be stacked, and does not affect scholarships awarded outside of the Office of Admissions.
All accepted, first-time, full-time freshman students are automatically reviewed for merit scholarships.
Covers tuition, fees and on-campus room and board for 8 consecutive undergraduate semesters.
Eligibility
*Test scores are optional but will be considered if submitted.
Application is available by invitation only.
Up to $9,000 per semester (up to 8 consecutive semesters)
Eligibility
Application is available by invitation only.
$3,500 per semester (up to 8 consecutive semesters)
Eligibility
Application is available by invitation only.
$3,250 - $5,000 per semester (up to 8 consecutive semesters)
Eligibility
$3,000 per semester (up to 8 consecutive semesters)
Eligibility
$2,000 per semester (up to 8 consecutive semesters)
Eligibility
$2,500 per semester (up to 8 consecutive semesters)
Eligibility