Pre-Seniors

Information for high school sophomores and juniors.

Now is a great time to start thinking about what’s next — without having it all figured out. Use these four steps to start finding the college, experiences and opportunities that fit you. Curious what it's really like at UNI? Come visit and find out!

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How can I prepare for college in high school?

1. Check your classes

You can start your preparation by looking at the classes you are taking right now. Take a look at UNI's admission requirements and make sure your junior- and senior-year classes are setting you up for what comes next.

Taking college courses in high school? Focus on classes that meet UNI's general education requirement. More coursework doesn't necessarily give you a credit or financial advantage. Review our list of commonly transferred courses below, and use the transfer equivalencies tool for any not listed.

Commonly Transferred Courses

Courses	General Education Category Satisfied
Composition I & II	Written Communication (WC)
Public Speaking or Oral Communication	Oral Communication (OC)
Intro to Psychology or Intro to Sociology	Human Condition – Domestic (HD)
World History courses (Specific course names vary among community colleges)	Human Condition – Global (HG)
Introduction to Literature	Human Expression (HE)
Art Appreciation or Music Appreciation	Human Expression (HE)
Introduction to Philosophy or Ethics	Responsibility (RE)

2. Explore what interests you

You don’t need to pick a major yet, but now is a great time to see where your interests could take you. Explore UNI’s 160+ majors and minors — including areas like teaching, business, engineering, and nursing & health. At UNI, you’ll learn by doing, with opportunities to put what you learn into practice through internships, research, hands-on projects and more.

Your major will be one part of your college experience. Explore Student Life at UNI to learn about our 200+ clubs and organizations and everything that makes campus feel like home.

3. Visit campus

There’s only so much you can learn about a college online. Come experience UNI for yourself — explore campus, check out the dorms and dining, meet the people and get a feel for what college life could look like.

At UNI, you’ll find a right-sized campus where you can be known by name, supported by people who care and connected to opportunities that help you grow.

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4. Learn about paying for college

There’s more to financial aid than loans. Scholarships, grants, work-study and other resources can help make college more within reach. At UNI, nearly 100% of first-year students receive financial aid, and we’re here to help you understand your options.