University of Bridgeport Admissions

You have already earned college credit and you want it to count.

We can help! When you apply to UB, we will evaluate your official transcripts and help you determine which of your credits transfer in.

1. Up to 66 credits from an accredited two-year institution.
2. Up to 90 credits from an accredited four-year institution.
3. You must complete your final 30 credits at UB to earn your degree.

1. Your application — no fee.
2. Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.

You are returning for a master’s or doctoral degree, probably while working.

GRE or GMAT requirements vary by program. Many graduate programs are test optional, while some may still require standardized test scores. We recommend checking your specific program’s requirements for the most accurate information.

1. Your application — no fee.
2. Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.
3. Your program’s own requirements. Please note that deadlines may vary by program. Be sure to check your program’s admission requirements for the most accurate information.

You are applying from outside the United States and a visa depends on this.

You may submit your application for admission up to twelve months in advance of the semester in which you wish to begin your studies at UB. To meet our application deadline, we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible, as we receive a high volume of applications throughout the year.

1. Your application — no fee, for undergraduate or graduate study.
2. Academic records from your secondary school or university.
3. Proof of English proficiency, or a plan to meet it — see the note below.
4. Visa documentation once you are admitted, handled with the Office of International Admissions.

You want to become a nurse, and you are working out where to start.

Pre-Nursing courses offer students the opportunity to complete basic foundation general education courses in the humanities, mathematics, and natural and social sciences required for other Nursing programs at University of Bridgeport.

1. Pre-Nursing — basic foundation general education courses in the humanities, mathematics, and natural and social sciences required for other Nursing programs at University of Bridgeport.
2. Apply to the RN program (Associate Degree in Nursing).
3. Sit for licensure, then continue to the RN to BSN online degree completion program.

Your English is not where you need it yet, and that does not have to delay your degree.

Students who are conditionally accepted into University of Bridgeport academic programs may study at ELI first. Students in Advanced ELI can take academic classes at the same time.

1. Conditional acceptance. Students who are conditionally accepted into University of Bridgeport academic programs may study at ELI first.
2. Study intensive English in classes of three to fifteen students, taught by faculty with advanced degrees in the field.
3. Start taking academic courses at the advanced level through Bridge to College — students in Advanced ELI can take academic classes at the same time.