Freshman Application Requirements
Common Application or Woodbury University’s Online Application
- When submitting an online application, a (non- refundable) $88 application fee must be paid or an approved fee waiver must be applied.
Freshman GPA Requirement
An unweighted cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5* is required.
* Applicants with GPAs between 2.25 and 2.49 will be considered for Woodbury University’s Bridge Program, which begins during fall semesters only.
Official High School Transcripts
Official high school transcripts that include 11th grade records are required for all applicants who have not yet graduated at their time of application. Upon acceptance, and prior to matriculating, a final official transcript verifying graduation must be submitted.
Electronic Submission of Transcripts
- Upload unofficial transcripts to the Woodbury Online Application or email info@woodbury.edu.
- Submit official transcripts via Parchment, Naviance, Scoir, or the National Student Clearinghouse.
- Common Application: Official high school transcripts can be submitted through the Common Application process.
Submission of Transcripts by Mail
Official transcripts submitted by mail must include original signature(s) of school official(s) and be sealed in an unopened envelope. Mail transcripts to:
Woodbury University
Office of Admissions
7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504-7846
Credit by Examination Scores
If scores do not meet the minimum requirements for credit, a screen capture or copy of the score will suffice to complete file.
SAT or ACT Test Scores
Woodbury University is test optional. Freshman applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, but may submit them in order to help strengthen their applications.
Woodbury University Codes:
SAT I: 4955
ACT: 0481
SAT I or ACT scores must be sent officially from the testing centers.
Academic Recommendation
Recommendations are optional.
- If applying using the Common Application, submitted academic letters of recommendation are considered sufficient.
- Academic letters of recommendation can be uploaded to Woodbury University’s Online Application or a hard copy can be mailed to the following address:
Woodbury University
Office of Admissions
7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank,CA91504-7846
Personal Essay
Personal essays are optional; prompts can be found within the Common Application or the Woodbury University Online Application.
Portfolio
All incoming freshmen are asked to submit a portfolio and written statement if applying for any of the following programs: Animation + VFX, Filmmaking, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design. Students who are applying to Animation + VFX are required to submit additional portfolio work.
Detailed instructions can be found on Slideroom. Portfolios should be submitted online at https://woodburyuniversity.slideroom.com.