First-Time Freshman

Where You’re Known. Where You Belong.

At Quincy University, you’ll find a supportive, close-knit community where you’re known, challenged, and encouraged to grow. With small classes, dedicated faculty, and personalized support, you’ll have the attention and resources to make the most of your college experience.

You’ll learn by doing through hands-on coursework, service learning, leadership, and experiential opportunities that connect what you learn to the world around you. Along the way, you’ll explore new perspectives, build meaningful relationships, discover your strengths, and gain the confidence to take on what comes next.

Ready to Apply?  Here’s What You’ll Need.

• Submit a completed First Time Freshman QU Application or Common App
• QU is test optional.  You can choose whether to submit official ACT or SAT Scores (Quincy testing codes are 1120 for ACT and 1645 for SAT) with your application.  Students who apply without test scores will complete a writing sample based on a prompt provided by the Office of Admissions
• Send your official high school transcripts to Quincy University
• A personal statement and/or letters of recommendation may be required at the discretion of the Office of Admissions and/or the Admissions Committee

Once you have submitted these items, our Admissions team will help you with what comes next!

Deadlines for Undergraduate Applications

Will my college credits earned prior to enrollment be accepted?

Students entering Quincy University as first-time freshmen may be eligible to receive credit for college-level coursework completed prior to high school graduation or college enrollment. To be considered, official transcripts or exam scores must be submitted to the Office of Admissions, where they will be reviewed and evaluated by the University Registrar for potential application toward a Quincy degree.

Already Admitted?  Welcome to the QU Family!

Congratulations, future Hawk!  We’re excited to welcome you to Quincy University.  Now it’s time to get ready for what’s ahead.  Visit our QU Admitted Students Page for your next steps, important resources, and everything you need to prepare for your first semester at QU.