Apply as a homeschool student

The University of Dallas welcomes homeschool students to apply for undergraduate admission. Approximately 10-20% of the current undergraduate student body comes from a home educated background. Homeschool students find that small seminar-style classes, tight-knit community and active faith life make UD a perfect place to build upon their unique educational foundation. The homeschool application process has been specifically tailored to the unique characteristics of a home education.

If you have questions about what your unique homeschool situation requires, please contact our homeschool admission counselor Natalie Williams at 972-721-5266.

Accredited Homeschool Curricula Application Requirements

If you use an accredited homeschool program such as Mother of Divine Grace, Seton Home Study School, Kolbe Academy, Regina Caeli Hybrid Academy, Acellus Academy, etc., you must submit the following items via the Common Application or email in order to be considered for admission to the University of Dallas:

• Fill out an application using the UDallas Admissions Application or complete the online Common Application, including the Essay. You may also use ApplyTexas. 
• Counselor/teacher letter of recommendation
• University of Dallas Short Answer Questions
• Most recent high school transcript from the accredited high school 
• REQUIRED: SAT, ACT, or CLT score reports.* SAT and/or ACT score reports appearing on official high school transcripts are acceptable. Our SAT code is 6868. Our ACT school code is 04234. 
• OPTIONAL: College or university transcripts for dual credit courses taken during high school.
  • All transcripts must be sent by their respective institutions. High school or university transcripts from students or parents will not be accepted as official documents.
• $50 application fee or an official fee waiver form.

Common accredited programs include Kolbe Academy, Mother of Divine Grace, Seton Home Study, Regina Caeli Academy, Texas Tech ISD, Angelicum Academy, PHAA and Our Lady of Victory.

Non-Accredited & Self-Designed Homeschool Curricula Application Requirements

If you use a non-accredited or self-designed homeschool program, you must submit the following items via the Common Application or email   in order to be considered for admission to the University of Dallas:

• Common Application, including the essay. You may also use ApplyTexas. 
• Counselor recommendation
• OPTIONAL: Teacher recommendation 
• University of Dallas Short Answer Questions
• Book List & Course Description.This document helps UD to understand the academic background of the applicant, and takes the place of an institution's school report. The Book List must include the course names, a brief synopsis of each course, and list of texts and materials used. This document typically ranges from 5- 8 pages. Please see a completed sample here.
• Any transcripts or Book Lists that do not contain the required information outlined above will be considered incomplete and returned to the applicant.
• Official homeschool transcript. You may: 
  • Courses organized by year or subject with the years in which the courses were taken clearly noted.
  • Place where course was taken - e.g., at home, co-op, dual-credit, private instructor, etc.
  • GPA per year as well as cumulative. 4.0 unweighted or 5.0 weighted scale accepted.
  • Student’s basic demographic information - DOB, contact address, email, phone number.
  • Graduation date
  • Signature of the primary educator, most often a parent
  • UD reserves the right to recalculate a GPA as deemed necessary.
• Use the one-page document provided by UD. You can view a completed sample here. Submit this document by printing, signing and emailing admissions@udallas.edu or uploading a copy via the Common Application. 
• Use a self-designed template. This must be no more than one page and must include:
• REQUIRED: SAT, ACT, or CLT score reports.* ACT and/or SAT score reports appearing on official high school transcripts are acceptable. Our ACT school code is 04234. Our SAT code is 6868.
• Students may submit scores by emailing a copy of their score report including their full name, date of test, and complete score.
• If you have taken college or university courses during high school, you must have an official copy of your final transcript sent directly to the University of Dallas if you wish your university credits to be evaluated. 
•  Copies of college university transcripts from students or parents will not be accepted as official documents.
• Submit your $50 application fee or an official fee waiver form. If completing an online application, you may submit payment electronically. 

If you have questions about what your unique homeschool situation requires, please contact our homeschool admission counselor Natalie Williams at 972-721-5266.