Undergraduate Admissions

Associates program – Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:

• A diploma or proof of graduation from an accredited or state approved high school, or its equivalent
• At least 12 semester hours of transferable college credit or documented military training* as defined by Trident’s transfer policy. *Proof of military service includes successful completion of basic training, documented in an official military transcript (JST, CCAF, etc.)
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all transferable coursework; Military students who have less than 12 semester hours of military experience must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all high school coursework.

If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.

Did you know, you could potentially take fewer classes and shorten time to graduation by passing a Trident Challenge Exam*? Undergraduate students can demonstrate their knowledge and, if successfully passed, earn credit toward their degree. Talk to your Student Success Advisor about this and other Prior Learning Assessment opportunities!

*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition varies by campus and depends on the number of Trident Challenge exams successfully passed. Trident Challenge exam credits are unlikely to transfer. Not all programs are eligible for a reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change.

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Bachelors program – Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:

• A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)

If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.

Did you know, you could potentially take fewer classes and shorten time to graduation by passing a Trident Challenge Exam*? Undergraduate students can demonstrate their knowledge and, if successfully passed, earn credit toward their degree. Talk to your Student Success Advisor about this and other Prior Learning Assessment opportunities!

*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition varies by campus and depends on the number of Trident Challenge exams successfully passed. Trident Challenge exam credits are unlikely to transfer. Not all programs are eligible for a reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change.

Trident University has adopted the following specific computer competencies for students. Ability to perform basic functions in a windows-type operating system, including but not limited to:

• File operations (creating, saving, copying, retrieving)
• Multitasking
• Using standard windows features: navigation tools, sizing and moving features, etc.
• Importing and exporting files
• Formatting
• Page setup and printing
• Basic word-processing activities
• Basic electronic spreadsheet activities
• Designing and developing graphic presentations
• Engaging in basic Internet activities, including subject searches

Trident also provides students a Distance Education Readiness Assessment to help students confirm the skills and competencies needed to succeed in a distance education setting, to identify areas of deficiencies, and to determine the level of support needed by the student to be successful in a distance education setting. Students are encouraged to avail themselves of the assessment found on the last page of the on-line application.

To benefit from the unique features that Trident provides, students will need to possess or have access to a computer with the following hardware/software configurations:

• A standard Web browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), Firefox, or Chrome
• Microsoft Office applications, including, as a minimum: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Adobe PDF reader
• Internet connectivity
• Headphones with microphone (required in some programs)

You will need to submit the following documents to complete the application process:

Official Transcripts
Detailing all prior academic coursework from regionally accredited institutions, recognized nationally accredited institutions, and military transcripts.

Official High School Transcripts
If you have less than 24 credits of post-secondary education you must supply your official high school transcript. If you have more than 24 credits of post-secondary education you must supply a diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent (effective May Fastrac 2016 session).

Proof of English Proficiency
International students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident Catalog.

Official Evaluation of International Credits
For students with international transcripts only; see section on International Transcripts in the Trident Catalog.

Tuition cost for the associates program:

*Assumes 20 credits transferred in and that student enrolls in an average of 20 credits per year for 2 years.

Tuition cost for the bachelors program:

*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 30 credits per year for 4 years.

University Fees:

• Books and Supplies: $0
• Bounced Check Fee: $30
• Course Materials: $0
• Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
• Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
• Graduation Fee: $150
• Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
• Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
• Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
• Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
• Technology Fee: $0
• Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.