How To Apply For Admission
Choosing what to do after high school is a big decision, but you don鈥檛 have to do it alone. At Lake Superior State, our admissions and recruiting teams are here to guide you every step of the way! We are here to help you explore your options, understand financial aid, and connect your education to your career goals. Applying is simple, free, and designed to get you on the path to success.
Step 1: Submit your online application鈥�for free!
Step 2: Ask your high school to send your official transcript.
Step 3: Send your ACT or SAT scores if you鈥檇 like them considered (they鈥檙e optional and will not affect your admission).
Step 4: If you鈥檝e earned college credit through dual enrollment, AP, or early college, request official transcripts from each college or university you鈥檝e attended.
Admissions Criteria
Your academic preparation and success are the primary considerations for admission, with cumulative GPA and high school coursework carrying the most weight. We recommend following a college-prep curriculum that mirrors the Michigan Merit Curriculum, but we also recognize that life can affect academics鈥攕o feel free to submit any additional materials that help us understand your journey.
Minimum Admission Criteria: 2.4 high school GPA for first-year students.
ACT/SAT Scores: Not required for admission, but opens up scholarships and may be used for course placement.
At LSSU, you鈥檒l explore your interests, build on your strengths, and maybe even discover a brand-new passion. No matter what major or minor you choose, small classes and personal connections will be the hallmark of your success.
Admission Deadlines
At Lake Superior State, we make applying simple with rolling admission. This means we review applications as they come in. While we encourage you to apply early to maximize your options for financial aid, scholarships, and housing, you鈥檒l still have flexibility as you plan your next steps.
At 海角社区, you鈥檙e not just a number鈥攜ou鈥檙e a valued member of our tight-knit campus community. With small class sizes and personalized learning, we鈥檒l help you unlock your full potential against the backdrop of Michigan鈥檚 beautiful Upper Peninsula
Why Choose LSSU?
- Small Classes & Personalized Attention 鈥� With a student-to-faculty ratio of about 16:1, you鈥檒l build meaningful connections and receive hands-on support every step of the way. At Lake State, professors notice when you鈥檙e not there! They will even reach out to check in because your success matters.
- Superior Location 鈥� Nestled on the shores of Lake Superior in Sault Ste. Marie, our campus is surrounded by the natural beauty of Michigan鈥檚 Upper Peninsula. Here, outdoor adventure is part of everyday life. Whether it鈥檚 casting a line for world-class freshwater fishing, heading into the woods for hunting, or exploring endless trails, lakes, and forests, our setting inspires exploration, research, and a lifestyle as unique as your education.
- Your Superior Choice Begins Here 鈥� With about 2,000 students, LSSU is Michigan鈥檚 smallest public university. Our small size is our greatest strength, creating an intimate, inclusive community where you鈥檒l be known by name, supported by faculty, and given opportunities to lead and make an impact from day one.
Get Started / Next Steps
Freshmen / First-Time Students
- Apply online for free
- Submit official high school transcripts
- ACT/SAT scores are optional and receive supplemental consideration only
Transfer Students
- Apply via our online portal, marking yourself as a transfer applicant
- Submit all official college transcripts; if fewer than 12 credits, also include your final high school transcript
Other Applicant Types (e.g., re-admits, veterans, international, etc.)
- Simple, transparent pathways tailored to your background and goals
- Visit our comprehensive 鈥淗ow to Apply鈥� page for full details
Admissions Criteria
- Academic Preparation Matters Most 鈥� We review your cumulative GPA and the strength of your course curriculum, with a preference for Michigan Merit Curriculum alignment.
- Optional Materials Welcomed 鈥� Feel free to share contextual details (personal essays, challenges, extracurriculars) that can help us understand your journey.
Visit & Connect
Campus Visits & Tours
- Join us for daily campus tours (June鈥揂ugust), offered Monday鈥揊riday at 11鈥疉M and 1鈥疨M
- For groups of 10 or more, contact us to schedule a group tour
Special Event: Fall Open House
- Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10鈥疉M 鈥� 1鈥疨M
- Explore labs, campus life, academic offerings鈥攁nd see how life at LSSU can begin for you.
Contact & Support
Your Admissions Team
- Kristin Graham 鈥� Executive Assistant, Director of Events & Camps
- Cameron Mansell 鈥� Admissions Representative
- Marielle Nava 鈥� Transfer & International Student Coordinator
- Amanda Stempky 鈥� Assistant Director of Pre鈥慍ollege Services
- Connor Tetzlaff 鈥� Admissions Representative
Office Details
- Address: Office of Admissions, 海角社区, 650鈥疻.鈥疎asterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI鈥�49783
- Office Hours: Monday鈥揊riday, 8鈥疉M鈥�5鈥疨M
- Phone: (906)鈥�635鈥�2231 | Email: [email protected]
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