Home-Schooled Students
Home-schooled students are encouraged to apply to the University of Richmond. A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required for admission. 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, a full description of the content, and texts used for each subject. 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.
- Submit additional letters of recommendation from individuals other than your parents with whom you have had academic contact.
- Provide results of AP tests or SAT Subject Tests in history, a foreign language, and a natural science field.
- If deemed academically competitive by the Admission Committee, interview with an admission officer either in person or over the telephone.
Several of these items can be addressed through the Common Application Home School Supplement, which is also a welcome addition to your application.
Our admission officers are happy to answer any questions you may have about the evaluation process. Please contact us with your questions.