Home-Schooled Students

Home-schooled students are encouraged to apply to the University of Richmond. Because their records are non-traditional, home-schooled students are offered several opportunities to provide additional information to the admission committee to further highlight their preparedness for the University of Richmond's academic environment.

In addition to the standard complete admission application, home-schooled candidates are also asked to:

• Create and submit a transcript that will help us understand your home-school curriculum. Include courses taken and grades earned from grades 9-12 (through first semester of senior year), including units earned. If you have taken courses at a community college, university, or other organization, please submit transcripts from those institutions as well.
• Submit a narrative explaining your decision to be home-schooled, any special arrangements that may have been made for instruction (such as home school co-ops, etc.), how you were and are instructed, and what a typical day is like for you during the school year.
• Interview with an admission officer either in person or over the telephone. Many students arrange for the interview after they submit the application for admission. Others are proactive and seek an in-person interview during a campus visit before they file the application. Either is fine.
• Provide results of SAT Subject Tests in history, a foreign language, and a natural science field. These tests are strongly encouraged; however, they are not required.

Our admission officers are happy to answer any questions you may have about the evaluation process. Please contact us with your questions.