Board of Higher Education Requirements

Massachusetts public universities must consider minimum eligibility for admission in accordance with the published standards established by the Board of Higher Education:

High School Unit Requirements

Units
English 4
Mathematics 3
Natural science (2 with lab) 3
Social science (1 U.S. history) 2
Foreign language 2 (of the same langauge)
Electives 2
Total 16

For exemption details, contact your Guidance Office.

Please note that meeting the minimum criteria for eligibilty for admission does not garauntee admission, since the university condisers a variety of factors in reviewing applicants and making admission decisions.

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