First Year Students
Your college journey starts here. If you’re completing high school and ready to take your next step, Millersville University is ready to help you through the application process.
Applying is simple. Start your application, send us your high school transcript and use MySpyglass to follow your progress along the way.
Is This the Right Application for Me?
You should apply as a first-year student if you:
- Are applying to Millersville directly from high school.
- Have not earned college or military credits after graduating from high school.
What Do We Consider?
There’s more to your application than one number. Our admissions team reviews your academic experience to understand the work you’ve done throughout high school.
When reviewing your application, we may consider:
- Your high school grades and overall academic performance.
- The level and rigor of the courses you completed.
- Your academic progress and grade trends throughout high school.
- The academic opportunities available at your high school.
Millersville’s typical incoming first-year student has earned a solid B average or higher.
SAT or ACT scores are optional. You may choose to submit scores, updated senior-year grades or other supporting information if you believe it strengthens your application.
What Do I Need to Apply?
Required
- Completed Millersville University application
- Official high school transcript
Optional
- SAT or ACT scores
- Letters of recommendation
Your Path to Millersville
Follow these steps to complete your first-year application and stay on track.
1
Submit Your Application
Start by creating your Millersville application account and completing the undergraduate application.
Use a personal email address that you’ll continue to have access to after high school.
2
Send Your High School Transcript
Ask your high school to send Millersville University your official high school transcript.
Your transcript gives our admissions team the academic information needed to review your application.
3
Decide Whether to Send Optional Materials
SAT or ACT scores and letters of recommendation are optional. You may submit them if you feel they provide additional information that would strengthen your application.
You may also submit updated senior-year grades if you would like them considered during the admission process.
4
Check MySpyGlass
After you apply, MySpyglass becomes your home for application updates, required materials, your admission decision and next steps.
Check your portal regularly so you know if anything needs your attention.
5
Complete the FAFSA
Don’t wait for an admission decision to begin thinking about financial aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible.
Be sure to include Millersville University so we can receive your FAFSA information.
Millersville University FAFSA School Code: 003325
AFTER YOU APPLY
Keep an Eye on MySpyGlass
Submitting your application is just the beginning. MySpyglass is your applicant portal and the best place to keep track of your application.
Use MySpyglass to:
- Review your application status.
- See whether we are waiting for any materials.
- View important updates from Millersville.
- Review your admission decision when it is available.
- Keep track of your next steps toward enrollment.
Plan for College Costs Early
Financial aid can be an important part of your college decision. You do not need to wait until you are admitted to complete the FAFSA.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as early as possible to be considered for available federal, state and institutional financial aid.
Millersville University FAFSA School Code: 003325