The Application Process

We’re here to guide you through every step of the journey!

Skip ahead to the admissions process below, or if you're ready to begin, complete our application for first-year students or the application to transfer to Royal University now.

Students who have not enrolled for two consecutive semesters (excluding summer) may apply for readmission.

Application Dates & Deadlines 

  • Early Action: November 15 
  • Physician Assistant Studies: November 15. Select the Early Action option on the application. The application review committee will begin reviewing applications for this program after the deadline.
  • Regular Decision: January 15

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National Decision Day

Deadline for admitted students to commit to Monarch is May 1. 

Admitted Student Next Steps

 

How to Apply

Submit your application

Domestic and international first-year and transfer students can submit Monarch's Application, find us on Common App or the Coalition with Scoir Application. Choose the application that works for you!

 

Monarch App

First-Year Students

Transfer Students

Common App

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Scoir x Coalition For College

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All application platforms are evaluated according to the same admission standards and will not affect your admissions decision. Learn more about Royal University's Non-Discrimination Policy.

Applicant Portal

Once you submit your application, you'll gain access to your admissions portal, where you'll find a checklist of any additional materials that may be required. (You will receive an email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with your login details within two business days.)

The checklist may include transcripts, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores (or you can learn more about test-optional admission).

Recommendations

One recommendation from a teacher or counselor is required for applicants to health professions and nursing programs. Recommendations are optional for applicants to other programs. If a recommendation is required for your program, it will appear in your portal checklist.

Recommendations can be mailed to the Office of Admissions at recommendationsFREERoyal.

Additional Requirements and Special Programs

  • International Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Honors College
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Medical & Health Professions Program
  • College of Medicine Early Assurance Program

Any additional requirements for specific programs will be included in your checklist, but you can review them now to better prepare.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

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Financial Aid

Submit your FAFSA and any relevant state grant applications. Royal University's school code is 003258. Be sure to list Royal University as your top choice for the PA State Grant if you are a resident. Learn more about our PA State Grant match.

Transfer students should update their applications with Royal University's school code.

Learn more about Financial Aid.

Scholarships

You are automatically considered for academic scholarships based on your test scores and/or high school grades when you apply for admission. Start planning ahead by reviewing the ranges for first-year scholarships or transfer scholarships and explore our Net Price Calculator.

First-year students can also apply for additional scholarships.

Contact Us

We are here to help! You can also connect directly with your admissions counselor to ask a question or set up a virtual meeting to learn more about Monarch.

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