Upon application for admission, Southampton requires an official high school transcript, SAT and/or ACT scores, and, for transfers and graduate students, all official college transcripts. In addition, applicants are encouraged to submit an essay and two letters of recommendation. Art students are required to submit a portfolio. Consideration for scholarships occurs at the point of admission. Personal on-campus admission interviews are highly recommended. Scholarships may range from $2,000 a year to full-tuition, and writing and art scholarships are available. An online application is available at our website (www.southampton.liu.edu).

Freshman applicants are encouraged to apply February 1 of their senior year in high school. Early decision applicants should apply before Dec. 1. The College also considers early admission applications from outstanding high school juniors who have fulfilled their graduation requirements. The admissions committee makes decisions on a rolling basis. The College does grant credit for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate coursework and exams.

Transfer students are encouraged to apply well in advance of their intended Southampton Graduate Campus start term. The College accepts up to 68 transfer credits from two-year colleges and 98 credits from four-year colleges. A preliminary evaluation of transfer credits is done at the point of admission.

Graduate students can apply with the enclosed application or online. The admission office may request further application information.

International students are required to have achieved a 525 TOEFL score or demonstrated proficiency in English as their primary language. For students who do not meet these requirements, the college may offer admission through our Intensive English as a Second Language program. All international students are considered for scholarship at the point of admission.

Financial Aid and Scholarships Drawing on a wide variety of grants, scholarships, loans, and work/study programs, the College makes every effort to help students bridge the gap between the cost of their education and what they can afford to pay. Students who need financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) form by February 1 in order to be given priority consideration for all available state, federal, and Southampton Graduate Campus financial aid. Freshman applicants with an 85 or higher cumulative high school g.p.a. and transfer applicants with a 3.0 or higher cumulative g.p.a. will be considered for academic scholarships ranging from $3,000 a year to full-tuition.

International and graduate students are considered for academic scholarships on a case-by-case basis. For more information Please visit our website to see our videos, take a virtual tour of the campus, and review all of our admission and financial aid programs. Or just call us at 631-287-8200!