Cleary University admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students within the University.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Standard admission to an undergraduate degree program may be granted in one of the categories listed below by meeting the following requirements which have been developed in accordance with Federal Ability-to-Benefit Regulations.  Please note that admission to the University does not guarantee admission to programs which have specific entry requirements.

Traditional Students (students entering directly from high school)

1. Submit a completed online application or application form with a nonrefundable $25.00 application fee.
2. Submit a high school transcript indicating graduation with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum ACT score of 19.**

Non-Traditional Students (students with 0-12 completed college credits)

1. Submit a completed online application form with a nonrefundable $25.00 application fee.
2. Submit a high school transcript indicating graduation with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.**
3. Submit a college transcript, if applicable, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.**
4. Submit documentation to indicate a minimum age of twenty.

Transfer Students

1. Submit a completed online application or application form with a nonrefundable $25.00 application fee.
2. Submit a college transcript with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.**
3. Submit documentation to indicate a minimum age of twenty.

     *Please note the additional requirements for the Executive BBA program.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Standard admission to the Cleary University graduate degree program may be granted by meeting the requirements below.  

1. Submit a completed application form with a nonrefundable $50.00 application fee.
2. Submit a college transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university, and a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.**
3. Submit an admissions essay.**
4. Submit a professional résumé indicating a minimum of two years management or related experience.**

Provisional Admission**

Provisional admission in the categories described above may be granted to a student who does not meet all requirements at the time of application, but demonstrates exceptional promise.  Please contact the Admission’s Office for details.

Guest Student (Non-degree Seeking)

Students who wish to take selected courses for credit but do not wish to pursue a degree at Cleary University may be considered for admission in this category. Students admitted in this category must submit a completed Michigan Uniform Guest Student Application.  An application fee is not required.

International Students

Students who are not citizens of the United States of America may be admitted if they meet the standard admission requirements and can demonstrate the following:

Proficiency in the English language by presenting official records showing a minimum score of 550 (PBT—paper-based test), 213 (CBT-computer-based test) or 70 (iBT-Internet-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a minimum score of 75 on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or successful completion of a basic composition course at a US college or university with a grade of “C” or higher for undergraduate students; “B” or higher for graduate students.

• Evidence of financial resources adequate to sustain monetary obligations in the United States.
• The ability to secure the proper visa to stay in the United States.
• Completion of all necessary forms in the International Student packet.

Please note that because Cleary University makes extensive use of distance technology in its delivery of instruction, current immigration regulations prohibit the University’s issuance of F-1 visas.

Cleary University’s 100% online programs are available to international students who remain outside of the United States.  Students must meet the admission requirements as outlined above for the appropriate category and must prove proficiency in the English language as outlined in requirement #1 for International Students.

Appeal of Admission Denial

Applicants denied admission may request reconsideration.  Requests must be submitted in writing to the applicant’s assigned academic advisor and should include an explanation of the circumstances related to the reasons for denial of the application provided in the notification of admission denial.  Review of the request and supporting documentation will be conducted by the appellate committee and will culminate in one of the following outcomes:

• Admission denial is upheld
• Provisional admission is granted
• Full admission is granted

Decisions of the appellate committee are binding.  Applicants who are denied admission may reapply for admission when all factors that initiated the denial have been corrected.

Readmission for Veterans

Veterans returning after military leave to perform military service will be promptly readmitted at the same academic status achieved and at the same tuition rate when last in attendance at Cleary University, provided the absence does not exceed five years, by providing a copy of his or her discharge form (DD214) to the University Admissions Office.