How to Apply

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ approaches admission holistically, based on academics, leadership, extracurriculars, and commitment to our core values

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We seek individuals who aren't just academically excellent, but also fiercely inquisitive about the world around them. 

1,242 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Students

From 44 states and 39 countries

Application Deadlines

Applicant TypeDeadline
First-Year ApplicantsEarly Decision I: November 15
Early Decision II: January 12
Regular Decision: January 12
International ApplicantsEarly Decision I: November 15
Early Decision II: January 6
Regular Decision: January 6
Transfer ApplicantsFall: April 1
Spring: October 10
New Resource ApplicantsFall: April 1
Readmission ApplicantsFall: March 1
Spring: October 10

Learn How to Apply

First-Year Applicants

Are you a current high school student? Or did you recently graduate from high school but have not enrolled at another college? Then you’re a first-year applicant!

First-Year Application Information
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Transfer Applicants

Did you enroll and take classes at another college after graduating from high school? Apply to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ as a Transfer Student.

Transfer Application Information
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International Applicants

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ welcomes students from around the globe as part of its commitment to intercultural understanding.

International Application Information
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Non-Traditional Applicants (New Resources Students)

Are you 23 or older and have not received a bachelor’s degree? Our New Resources Program is open for students of nontraditional college age.

Non-Traditional Application Information
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Re-admission Applicants

Have you already enrolled at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and want to return to campus? Fill out our Readmission application.

Readmission Application Information
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Contact Us

Office of Admission

Have questions? We're here to help. Connect with a member of our Admission team, and we'll answer your questions about applying, visiting, and attending ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ one-on-one.

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Our Test-Free Policy

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ has a test-free policy through the 2025-2026 application cycle. SAT or ACT scores are not accepted. English proficiency tests may be required for international applicants.

Learn ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Our Test-Free Policy

Principles of Good Practice Statement

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ adheres to the letter and spirit of the Statement of Principles of Good Practice of the National Association for College Admission. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ admits students of any race, color, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, creed, handicap, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other college-administered programs, or employment policies.