Other Applicant Types

A freshman applicant is someone who has not completed any college/university work following high school graduation/secondary education completion.

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A transfer applicant is someone who attended one or more college or university after completion of secondary education/high school.

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For more information about homeschooled applicants, click here.

A first-generation applicant is someone whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree.

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A former student is someone who has previously been admitted and completed BYU credit as a regular day-time student, and are applying to return to BYU with or without additional credit.

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During spring and/or summer term, high school graduates who are (or will be) actively pursuing a degree at another college or university are invited to be a part of the BYU community as non-degree-seeking students.

Applications for 2022 and beyond will be evaluated by the Visiting Students program.

Many students choose to complete college coursework while still attending high school. These concurrent enrollment classes can help you fulfill general education requirements, while also helping you get a feel for what college is really like.

Applications for Fall 2021 and beyond will be evaluated by the Visiting Students program.

NOTE: This program is not to be confused with BYU Graduate Studies.
The purpose of this program is to assist a limited number of students who have a bachelor’s degree but are not enrolled in a graduate program.

Applications for Fall 2021 and beyond will be evaluated by the Visiting Students program.

Students who have already received a bachelor’s degree are not eligible to receive a second bachelor’s degree at BYU. Visit the Graduate Studies website for information about pursuing a postgraduate degree.