Admission Tests
The American College Testing Assessment (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is required for admission. The University recommends that the test be taken during the spring of the junior year or the fall of the senior year of high school, but no later than April of the senior year. Information about testing centers and dates may be obtained from the high school guidance office or the University’s Admissions Office. An official score report should be sent directly from ACT or SAT to the University by listing MVNU when taking the test or by completing an additional assessment report form. The Admissions Office will also accept any ACT/SAT score on a high school transcript as long as it is typed and includes a composite score, all subscores, and an associated date that the test was taken. Transcripts must be sent directly from the high school to the Admissions Office in a sealed envelope or by fax. Transcripts may also be sent electronically through services such as Parchment. Only ACT/SAT scores received by July 1 are considered for academic scholarship for incoming freshmen.
Any student who has been out of high school for three or more years, without any transfer credit, must take the ACT or SAT test for acceptance to the University and placement in classes, or he or she must submit materials to the Admissions Committee for consideration. Admissions "materials" include a completed application form, transcripts, character reference, academic reference, and an essay indicating why the Admissions Committee should accept the student into MVNU.
- The ACT code number for the University is 3372.
- The SAT code number for the University is 1531.