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Strayer University Admissions

Step into your student journey

Winter classes begin on January 4.

Getting started at Strayer is simple. There’s no fee to apply, and an admissions officer will support you throughout the enrollment process – helping to make the start of your student journey as seamless as possible.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR WINTER CLASSES: January 12.

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Admissions requirements

Requirements vary by degree level, but you’ll always start by submitting a completed application and your education history.

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How to apply

Once you understand your program-specific requirements, you’ll fill out an application and use the admissions portal to complete the remaining steps. We accept applicants on a rotating basis. Deadline to apply for winter classes: January 12.

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Admissions support

After you submit your application, an admissions officer will reach out to you to make sure you’re all set. You can lean on them at any point throughout the admissions process.

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Frequently asked questions

Great! Learn more about how our transfer credit process works.

Yes, you may be eligible for financial aid or qualify for one of our many scholarships. 
Rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

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Yes. Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on March 12, 2026, was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

Learn more about Strayer’s accreditations and affiliations.