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Applying to Woodbury

Undergraduate Students: Apply Any Time

The information below is for domestic applicants only. Prospective international students should visit the International Applicants page. Once your application is processed, an admissions counselor will contact you and you will be informed if further documentation is needed to complete your application.

We’re currently accepting applications for Fall 2024!

WOODBURY APPLICATION

COMMON APPLICATION

Here's what you need to know

Woodbury has a rolling admission policy and prospective students may apply at any time.

However, for the best consideration for admissions and merit-based scholarships, please keep the priority deadlines below in mind:

Spring: November 1
Fall: March 1

Select and submit one of the following applications along with an $85 non-refundable application fee.

WOODBURY APPLICATION

The Woodbury Application is for Freshman and Transfer applicants. In order to complete your application, all required sections of the Woodbury Application must be complete, including submission of required admissions documents uploaded through the page. If you apply using the Woodbury Application, a Common Application is not required.

COMMON APPLICATION

The Common Application is for Freshman applicants only. Transfer applicants should use the Woodbury Application above. In order to complete your application, all required sections must be submitted on the Common Application website, including required supplemental questions. If you apply using the Common Application, a Woodbury Application is not required.

What is Academic Fresh Start? 

Your old grades don’t have to count against you. If you apply for admission to Woodbury University as an undergraduate, you may be able to begin a new course of study with a clear academic record.

If you have credits for college courses taken ten or more years prior to the planned enrollment date, those credits and grades can be waived under the “Academic Fresh Start” policy if you invoke it at the time of application* (we would still require the transcript to complete your file).

Please remember: this is an all-or-nothing option. You cannot pick and choose which courses to ignore and which courses to count. If you choose the “Academic Fresh Start” option, you will not receive any credit for any courses you took over ten years ago. This means that courses taken previously:

  • Cannot be used to fulfill new prerequisite requirements;
  • Cannot be counted toward your new degree; and
  • Will not be counted in any future G.P.A. calculations.
How does this affect your financial aid?

Academic Fresh Start clears only your academic record, not the number of semesters you have been in higher education. The maximum number of semesters for receiving federal Pell Grants is 12, which must include all of the time you have spent taking dual credit courses and community college courses, including those from over ten years ago.

High school transcripts that include 11th grade are required for all applicants who have not yet graduated at the time of application. Upon acceptance, and prior to enrollment, a final official transcript indicating graduation must be submitted. Freshman and Transfer applicants are required to submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended for appropriate transfer credit evaluation. If transfer applicants have not obtained an associate degree yet, a high school transcript with graduation date will also be required.

Electronic Submission
Woodbury Application – Upload unofficial transcripts to the Woodbury Application, or submit official transcripts via Parchment, Naviance and The National Clearinghouse.

Common Application – Official high school transcripts can be submitted through the Common Application process.

Mail Submission
Official transcripts through mail submission, must include an original signature of the school official(s) and be sealed in an unopened envelope. Transcripts should be mailed to:

Woodbury University
Office of Admissions
7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504-7846

Woodbury University is test optional. Freshman applicants are not required to submit SAT I or ACT scores, but can submit them to help strengthen their applications. Contact your testing center to have your scores submitted and reference Woodbury University code listed below.

SAT (866) 756-7346
ACT (319) 337-1313

Woodbury University Codes:

SAT I: 4955
ACT: 0481

Applicants may submit academic letters of recommendation from high school teachers, counselors and/or employers.

Electronic Submission
Woodbury Application – Upload unofficial transcripts to the Woodbury Application, or submit official transcripts via Parchment, Naviance and The National Clearinghouse.

Mail Submission
Letters of recommendation can also be mailed to:

Woodbury University
Office of Admissions
7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504-7846

Applicants have the option of selecting one of the topics below to write a 500-word personal essay. Upload the essay directly through the Woodbury Application or the Common Application.

  1. Some students have a background, identity, interest or talent that is so meaningful they believe that their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
  2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
  3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
  4. Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma–-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
  5. Discuss an accomplishment, event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
  6. Describe a topic, idea or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
  7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt or one of your own design.

The submission of a portfolio is required for the following programs: Animation + VFX, Fashion Design, Filmmaking, Game Art & Design and Graphic Design

Click the button below to learn more about the portfolio requirements for the above programs:

portfolio requirements | School of Media : Culture : design

 

Submit your portfolio via the button below. A nominal fee will be charged by SlideRoom for this service. Full instructions and requirements can be found on the Slideroom site.

Submit your portfolio here

The submission of a portfolio is required for the following programs:Animation + VFX, Architecture, Fashion Design, Filmmaking, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design and Interior Design.

Click the button below to learn more about portfolio requirements for our Architecture and Interior Design Programs:

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

 

Click the button below to learn more about portfolio requirements for our School of Media : Culture : Design Majors: Animation + VFX, Filmmaking, Game Art + Design, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design.

portfolio requirements | School of Media : Culture : design

 

Submit your portfolio via the SlideRoom link below. A nominal fee will be charged by SlideRoom for this service. Full instructions and requirements can be found on the Slideroom site.

For further questions about your portfolio and our admissions process, contact our Senior Transfer Admissions Counselor, Cynthia Cifuentes at [email protected].

Domestic Freshman GPA Requirements

(Domestic/U.S. University)

A prospective freshman student is a current high school senior who has not graduated from high school at the time of their application. A high school equivalency certificate, or GED,  may be considered on an individual basis.

GPA minimum requirements (unweighted)

2.75+                 Regular Admission
2.50 – 2.74        Transition Track (Learn More)
2.25 – 2.49        Bridge Program (Learn More)

Transfer GPA Requirements

(Domestic/U.S. University)

Transfer applicants are high school graduates who have completed a minimum of 24 transferable units at the time of their application. Any applicant with fewer than 24 units at the time of application should apply as a freshman.

GPA minimum requirements (unweighted)

2.75+                 Regular Admission
2.50 – 2.74        Transition Track (Learn More)
2.25 – 2.49        Bridge Program (Learn More)

View the Transfer Student page for additional resources.

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Merit Scholarships and Grants

The following undergraduate Merit Scholarships:

DOMESTIC FRESHMAN, DOMESTIC TRANSFER, AND INTERNATIONAL

 PRESIDENTIAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP $20,000 [3.70 GPA and above]
→ DEAN MERIT SCHOLARSHIP $18,000 [3.40–3.69 GPA]
→ WOODBURY EDUCATIONAL GRANT $12,000 [2.95–3.39 GPA]
→ WOODBURY EDUCATIONAL GRANT  $8,000 [2.50–2.94 GPA]

As long as the required GPA is maintained, these merit awards are renewable up to an additional three years for standard programs or up to four years for architecture students. Note to students determined eligible for need-based financial aid: financial aid program regulations require the university to include these merit awards as a financial resource when assessing a student’s overall financial needs. Your merit award will be incorporated into your financial-aid package.

Donor-Sponsored Scholarships

Woodbury University administers various scholarships derived from gifts and endowments given to the university by individuals and organizations. Special applications are not necessary for these funds; they are awarded based on availability of funds and the needs of the university as well as a combination of eligibility requirements, such as academic standing, financial need, or criteria specified by the donor.

10% Federal and State Grant Match program

The objective of Woodbury’s new 10% Federal and State Grant Match program is to increase Institutional Aid to students from low-income families with a GPA of 2.5 to 3.39. In addition to providing merit-based scholarships for eligible students, we are providing need-based aid tied to federal and state programs such as Pell and Cal grants. We believe this will increase access for underrepresented students who wish to attend Woodbury and increase the diversity of our student body. Check out the State Grant Match FAQ for more information about this program.

 

Learn more about our financial aid options

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