Admissions Process Non-Traditional Students (TradPlus)
Now is the perfect time to start, or finish, your degree
As a TradPlus student at Emporia State, you bring a wealth of life experience and knowledge to the university community.
Non-Traditional Student (TradPlus) Admissions Process
Non-traditional students
A student is considered non-traditional if they have not attended a college/institution the semester following their high school graduation.
Apply in three easy steps
Send your transcripts
Send Emporia State your ACT or SAT score, high school transcripts and college transcripts if taking dual-credit courses. Official transcripts can be sent to transcript@emporia.edu, or sent to us in a sealed envelope in the mail. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded securely on the secure upload page.
Next steps
Apply for scholarships
Apply for additional ESU scholarships through the Scholarship Library. Official transcripts are required for scholarships to be awarded.
Enroll in classes
Enroll in classes at Hornet Connection.
GED students admission requirements
- High School Equivalency/GED students admission requirements
Students who took the GED test on or after January 1, 2014 must meet the following:
Achieve an overall score of 680 points or higher
Achieve a score of 150 points or higher on each subset
Students who took the GED test between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2013 must meet the following:
Achieve an overall score of 2,550 points or higher
Achieve a score of 510 points or higher on each subset
Students who took the High School Equivalency Test (hiSET) must meet the following:
Achieve an overall score of 75 points or higher
Achieve a score of 8 points or higher on each subset