Homeschool Policy
Apply to SHU as a Freshman
At Sacred Heart, we believe that bringing together students from a variety of academic backgrounds enhances our learning community.
Home-schooled students are warmly welcomed at Sacred Heart University. If you’re a home-schooled student, we strongly advise you to schedule a campus visit and require a personal interview to determine if SHU’s academic and student life are a good fit for you.
Homeschooled students follow the same application process as other freshman applicants with some exceptions. Homeschooled students must submit:
- Transcripts from a home-school agency (if applicable)
- Literature describing the home-school agency with which you are affiliated (if applicable)
- A portfolio of academic accomplishments including: a reading list, examples of academic research, a list of extracurricular activities (community service, athletic participation, clubs and organizations)
- Details on whether your home-school experience was correspondence-school based, parent/student designed, unschooled/non-curriculum based, or a combination
- A letter of recommendation that may be written by parent(s)
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
Questions? Contact Us
For questions regarding our Home School policy, contact Pam Pillo, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions, at 203-365-7560 or via email.