A person may apply as an entering freshman, a transfer student, or a post-baccalaureate student depending on his or her academic background and present educational goal.

(1) Entering freshmen have completed their secondary school education and intend to engage in a program of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

(2) Transfer students have completed some academic work after leaving high school at another collegiate institution and intend to engage in a program of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

(3) Postbaccalureate students have previously earned at least one bachelor's degree and intend to engage in a program of study leading to an additional bachelor's degree and/or a professional certificate or prepare for a professional program.