Homeschool Students
Spring Arbor University welcomes applications from homeschooled students. They should follow the admission process for freshman or transfer applicants, as appropriate. (See some additional information below under Homeschool Applications.) Many new homeschooled students join our student body each year.
Why SAU?
We understand that families choose to homeschool for many reasons, but one of those is often so their children can receive a high quality education that is Christ-centered. At SAU, we offer you the opportunity to continue that kind of education right on through the college years. Here you will be challenged to think deeply about the unique person God has created you to be, the significant problems facing our contemporary world, and how God wants to use you to make a difference for Him. You will grow spiritually, as well as intellectually, and you will be well prepared for whatever God’s next step is for you after college.
One of the things that makes Spring Arbor unique is the close-knit Christian community we share on campus. We are large enough to offer excellent academic programs and extra-curricular activities, but we are still small enough to be personal. Here you will get to know your professors well, and you will develop lifelong friendships with faculty, staff and fellow students. To really understand what SAU is like, you need to experience it in person, so we invite you to schedule a campus visit soon.
Recommended High School Curriculum
The following high school courses are recommended for all freshman applicants, and they serve as a good guide for the development of your high school curriculum.
1. Four years of college preparatory English courses
2. At least three years of mathematics courses, including geometry and algebra 1 and 2
3. At least three social science or history courses (such as American history, world history, geography, psychology, government and economics)
4. At least three lab science courses
Our students find that having two years of a foreign language and a computer science course also contribute to their success at the University. Other supplemental courses could include Bible, fine arts and music, as well as courses in areas such as biblical worldview and apologetics.
High School Dual Enrollment
Spring Arbor offers high school students the opportunity to enroll in college-level courses during high school. Dual enrollment courses can be taken on our main campus or online. This can be a great way to complete high school requirements and begin to accumulate college credits at the same time. For complete information, please use the Dual Enrollment link above or call the Office of Admissions at 800.968.0011.
Homeschool Applications
Homeschooled students may submit a transcript of high school coursework that has been produced by their parents. It should list subjects studied (with specific course titles), and should indicate the year in which each course was completed. SAU prefers that the transcript also list a grade for each course. A grade point average is required for students to be considered for scholarships. If grades are not assigned, please use some other means to indicate the level of mastery the student achieved in each course.
As an alternative, homeschooling families may provide a narrative description of the applicant’s college preparatory work, including a description of subjects studied and an overall evaluation of the quality of work. To thoroughly evaluate applicants, the University needs to know what subjects applicants have studied as well as when and to what extent they studied them.
To be considered official, homeschool transcripts must be hand-signed in ink by the parent acting as the school administrator. In place of the Official Transcript Request form for freshman applicants, a letter of recommendation should be submitted by the parent responsible for the majority of the applicant’s high school-level instruction. You should request that ACT and/or SAT scores be sent directly to Spring Arbor University by the appropriate testing service.
We look forward to receiving your application for admission. May God bless you and guide you as you seek His direction regarding your college education. If He leads you to Spring Arbor, we look forward to welcoming you into our energetic, Christ-centered living/learning community!