Instant Decision Days - Admissions

First-Year Instant Decision Days

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Save-the-Date: Fall 2027 Pre-Senior Instant Decision Days

Thursday, August 20 @ 10am

Wednesday, August 26 @ 10am

Pre-Senior Instant Decision Days are open to rising seniors (graduation year of 2027). Students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or an 88 weighted GPA or higher (if on a 100-point scale).

Interest form & more details forthcoming in early June!

IMPORTANT: Please note that the following programs are NOT eligible for test-optional admission.

Accelerated 7-yr. Medical (BS/DO)
Pharmacy (BS/PharmD)
Nursing (BSN)
Direct Admit Physical Therapy (BS/DPT)

The following programs require additional faculty review; as such, students interested in these majors can receive a general offer of admission to the University during Instant Decision, but WILL NOT receive a specific program decision: Dance, Nursing, Dual-Degree Pharmacy, Dual-Degree Accelerated 7 yr. Pre-Med (BS/DO), Direct Admit Physical Therapy (BS/DPT), Dual-Degree Business, Dual-Degree Criminal Justice, and Dual-Degree Environmental Science.

FAQ

I've submitted my Instant Decision Interest Form and transcript. Now what?

You will be notified by an admissions representative regarding your eligibility. If you are found eligible to participate upon receipt of your high school transcript, an email will be sent to you confirming your RSVP for the event. Thereafter, you will receive information on completing the application for admission to Stockton.

Once I RSVP for my Instant Decision date, does that mean I've been accepted?

No. Acceptance is not guaranteed for any participant. You will be notified of your admissions decision by a counselor when you attend the event.

I'm interested in applying for a dual-degree program or a program with specific criteria. Will I be able to participate and receive a decision?

You are absolutely encouraged to participate, although you will only receive an admissions decision to the University, not to the specialty program of choice.

Please be aware that the following programs require additional faculty review, and as such, you may not receive a decision regarding program entry on the day of the event: Dance, Nursing, Dual-Degree Pharmacy, Dual-Degree Accelerated 7 yr. Pre-Med (BS/DO), Direct Admit Physical Therapy (BS/DPT), Dual-Degree Business, Dual-Degree Criminal Justice, and Dual-Degree Environmental Science.

Will I find out about merit scholarships during the event?

Yes! You will receive information about merit scholarships if you qualify for one. Your admissions counselor will be able to answer any questions you have regarding your eligibility. Please review our scholarships page for more details.

We're Here to Help!

If you still have questions regarding Instant Decision Day email IDD@stockton.edu or call Stephanie Fontanes at 609.652.4992.

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