How To Apply

Ready to start engineering your future? We are here to help you with the application process. The following information will help you begin engineering your future.

Step 1: Review our Admissions Considerations

Kettering University attracts outstanding students with diverse academic interests, extracurricular pursuits, and backgrounds. Applicants tend to have strong academic records, particularly in math and science, and are ready to challenge themselves academically.

Our application review centers on your preparedness for success at Kettering and includes consideration of your overall GPA,  grade pattern, and selection of courses throughout high school.

Required High School Coursework

  • 2 years of Algebra
  • 1 year of Geometry
  • 1 semester of Trigonometry or equivalent (often included in Algebra II and/or Pre-Calculus)
  • 2 years of Lab Science, one must be Chemistry or Physics
  • 3 years of English

Recommended Coursework

  • Calculus or Pre-Calculus recommended (if available)
  • Computers
  • Foreign Language
  • CAD and/or Drafting

GPA

  • Kettering does not have a fixed formula for admission, however, we do seek students who exhibit a strong record of achievement.
  • We realize that some students' records do not reflect their true abilities. Please get in touch with us at 800-955-4464 ext. 7865 if you would like to discuss your application with one of our admissions counselors
  • Step 1: Review our Admissions Considerations

    Step 1: Review our Admissions Considerations

    Kettering University attracts outstanding students with diverse academic interests, extracurricular pursuits, and backgrounds. Applicants tend to have strong academic records, particularly in math and science, and are ready to challenge themselves academically.

    Our application review centers on your preparedness for success at Kettering and includes consideration of your overall GPA,  grade pattern, and selection of courses throughout high school.

    Required High School Coursework

    • 2 years of Algebra
    • 1 year of Geometry
    • 1 semester of Trigonometry or equivalent (often included in Algebra II and/or Pre-Calculus)
    • 2 years of Lab Science, one must be Chemistry or Physics
    • 3 years of English

    Recommended Coursework

    • Calculus or Pre-Calculus recommended (if available)
    • Computers
    • Foreign Language
    • CAD and/or Drafting

    GPA

    • Kettering does not have a fixed formula for admission, however, we do seek students who exhibit a strong record of achievement.
    • We realize that some students' records do not reflect their true abilities. Please get in touch with us at 800-955-4464 ext. 7865 if you would like to discuss your application with one of our admissions counselors

Homeschool Students

Kettering University welcomes applications from homeschooled students. Students should submit official transcripts of grades, signed and certified by their home school instructor. Transcripts should clearly list the grade levels (9-12), course names, and the grade earned for each course. Students who have taken any courses in a formal high school or college/university setting are required to submit official transcripts from those schools as well. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will contact the student’s primary educator if additional information is needed.

For assistance with dual enrollment college or AP course selection, contact Kettering University’s Associate Director of Transfer Admissions at bocci-life.com/transfer.

  • Homeschool Students

    Homeschool Students

    Kettering University welcomes applications from homeschooled students. Students should submit official transcripts of grades, signed and certified by their home school instructor. Transcripts should clearly list the grade levels (9-12), course names, and the grade earned for each course. Students who have taken any courses in a formal high school or college/university setting are required to submit official transcripts from those schools as well. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will contact the student’s primary educator if additional information is needed.

    For assistance with dual enrollment college or AP course selection, contact Kettering University’s Associate Director of Transfer Admissions at bocci-life.com/transfer.

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