1. Complete the Application (2010 application available spring 2010).
2. Record an audition cassette/CD. 
3. Submit the application and recording of the audition material to Eric Hinton, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870
4. Accepted students are required to submit a deposit of $100 to guarantee their place in the institute.

Selection is competitive and based on recommendations, academic skills, leadership qualities and future career aspirations.

Please give us advance notice of your visit so we can arrange the best possible experience for you.  To arrange a visit, please call 1-800-376-9672 or use our online registration form at http://www.susqu.edu/admissions/21902.asp.

Spend a day with us to get an in-depth view of specific academic programs.  Arts Action Day, Oct. 4; Writing Action Day, Oct. 4; Science Action Day, Oct. 8; Business Action Day, Oct. 11; Liberal Arts Action Day, Oct. 11.

Susquehanna’s Founders scholarships are full-tuition awards offered to the most exceptional candidates who demonstrate a passion for learning and superior academic achievement. Consideration is given to students who submit an admission application and all supporting documents by Dec. 1. Minimum qualifications for a Founders Scholarship are a 3.5 cumulative high school grade point average in a college preparatory curriculum, a composite ACT score of 30 or a combined 1350 on the critical reading and math sections of the SAT, or equivalent measures as determined by Susquehanna’s scholarship committee. Strong consideration is given to candidates who demonstrate leadership ability and extensive community service participation. An interview with a member of the university community is required.

Apply for admission by March 1, 2011.

All students admitted to science majors at Susquehanna are considered for this scholarship.

Ministerial Grants are renewable $2,500 awards to admitted applicants who are dependent children of ordained Lutheran clergy, given regardless of financial need.

Scholarships

Susquehanna’s scholarship program recognizes the outstanding academic achievement, personal accomplishment and/or creative talent of students admitted to the university regardless of their financial need. Scholarships are renewable annually and range from $4,000 to $120,000 over four years.

Applying

Each admitted applicant who demonstrates a sufficiently high level of academic achievement will automatically be considered for a scholarship. Susquehanna’s applicant pool is competitive; those with the strongest academic credentials will be awarded scholarships. It is important to apply early. Students who apply for admission by Dec. 1 are given priority consideration.

Selection

Academic Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic credentials as measured by high school performance and either standardized test scores or an excellent evaluation of Write Option submissions. Grade point averages are recalculated on a 4.0 scale and include grades from English, math, science, social studies and foreign language courses. Weight is given for advanced placement, honors and international baccalaureate courses. Susquehanna also considers significant nonacademic achievement, including demonstrated leadership and service to a student’s school or community.

Creative Talent Scholarships are awarded by the Susquehanna music and creative writing faculty on the basis of talent demonstrated through the required audition or portfolio.

Early Decision

If you can confidently answer "yes" to each of the following questions, then applying early decision may be just the option for you.

• Have you researched this college as well as others that interest you?
• Have you visited a variety of campuses while students and faculty are around?
• Are your academic, extracurricular and social needs going to be met?
• Did you meet with an admissions counselor to find out if you are a realistic applicant?
• Have you discussed college costs and aid with someone in the financial aid office?
• Have you discussed your decision with your family as well as your guidance counselor?
• Are you ready to stop your college search now because this college is clearly your first choice?

As you investigate Susquehanna University, consider the following advantages of early decision.

• Early Decision applications are given extra attention, as these applications are the first to be read by the admissions staff
• You could be admitted to Susquehanna before your friends have even finalized their list of college choices
• Susquehanna's scholarship committee will notify you shortly after your admission if you qualify for a merit scholarship
• Applicants for need-based financial aid who complete their financial aid applications by February 1 will have a financial aid decision before the February 15 enrollment deposit deadline.
• Priority housing arrangements are made for early decision students who pay their enrollment deposits by February 15.
• If we are not able to admit you early, you will be deferred to the regular decision pool so you'll have time to provide us with improved grades and test scores.

Applying early decision is the very best way to tell the admissions staff that Susquehanna is where you want to enroll. Early decision has many advantages and no disadvantages if Susquehanna is truly your first choice college.

The number of students applying early decision to Susquehanna has grown significantly in the past few years. These students began their college search early, thoroughly researched and visited other colleges and found Susquehanna University to be the best choice for them.

Each year about 20% to 25% of our new first-year class enrolls as early decision students. In fact, a higher percentage of early decision students are admitted than are admitted overall. We hope that we can welcome you as an early decision member of the class of 2015.