First Year Student

We're here to help make each step toward becoming a Lincoln Lion a smooth experience. Follow the steps below to apply to become a first-year student at Lincoln University.

Who should apply as a freshman?

You should apply as a freshman if you are currently attending high school, home-school, or have received a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) but have not enrolled at a college/university.

How to Apply

STEP 1: Complete an undergraduate admission application

Apply online using the Lincoln Admissions Application, Common Application or the Common Black College Application. You must submit only one application to be considered for admission. There is no cost to apply through Lincoln's application..

START YOUR APPLICATION

STEP 2: Submit required supplemental documents

Transcript: Submit your transcript for all high school coursework that you have completed. If applicable, college coursework should also be submitted. You may upload your transcript directly through your chosen admissions application portal.

To be admitted, you will, at minimum, need the following high school record:

• 4 units of English
• 3 units of Math
• 3 units of Sciences
• 3 units of Social Sciences
• 2 units of Arts or Humanities
• 1 unit of Health or Physical Education
• 5 units of Elective Coursework

Note: An official final high school transcript demonstrating satisfactory academic progress and high school completion is required prior to enrollment.

Standardized Test Scores: Request to have your official ACT or SAT scores sent directly to Lincoln. Or, you can upload an unofficial pdf copy of the standardized test scores directly through the Lincoln application portal. Unofficial scores must include your name, address, and date of birth.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) School Code: 2367
American College Test (ACT) School Code: 3614

Note: Although application materials can be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions via postal mail or fax, we encourage and prefer the electronic submission of required documents.

STEP 3: Check admissions application status

We get it: after applying, you'll be eager to know if you’ve been accepted. Don’t worry if you don’t hear right away: it can take up to 5-7 business days during our peak season (October – February) for processing supplemental documents. To view any missing supplemental items and to review your admission status, please access your Lincoln application portal. After an admissions representative has reviewed your application and materials, a decision letter will be available for review in the application portal. You will also receive an email when your decision is available for viewing.

CHECK YOUR STATUS