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The first year application process

Â鶹ÊÓƵ welcomes students applying directly after high school, including those who have completed early college programs such as Running Start.

An offer of admission is based on individual merit through a comprehensive review process. Our admission committee evaluates applications based on academic performance in high school, writing and a demonstrated ability to be successful at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. 

How to apply:

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Application

Our quick, streamlined application takes about 10 minutes.

• No official transcripts required at the time of application
• No application fee
• No essay

Common Application

If you already use the Common Application, you can apply to Â鶹ÊÓƵ there.

To add Â鶹ÊÓƵ to your Common Application:

1. Log in to your account
2. Select the College Search tab
3. Search for Â鶹ÊÓƵ
4. Click the blue plus sign to add Â鶹ÊÓƵ to your list

Personal essay and member question

Your writing will be used to understand your communication skills, as well as an opportunity to learn more about you as a person and student. Select a topic or prompt that will be interesting and meaningful to you. Write, review and revise as you would for any school paper or project seeking a grade.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ requires you to submit the personal essay. You can find this under the writing section of the Common Application. The topics, which may change each year, are included on the Common Application. It is limited to 650 words.

You will also be required to submit a short answer (no more than 250 words) to a question specific to Â鶹ÊÓƵ. You will find it under Â鶹ÊÓƵ, on the My Colleges tab:

1. What fictional character would you choose as your college roommate and why?

Letters of recommendation and transcripts

Your high school counselor will submit the following forms and documents on your behalf through the Common Application or another electronic platform. A teacher recommendation is optional. 

Counselor:

• School report: will provide demographic information about your school
• Counselor recommendation: optional to provide additional information about you
• Official transcript: should show all courses and grades through the most recently completed term
  • If you are apply for Early Action, you are also required to submit a mid-year transcript
  • Enrolling students are required to submit a final transcript with graduation date clearly marked

Teacher:

• Teacher recommendation (optional)

On the My Colleges tab, under Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you will find a Recommenders and FERPA section. Here, you will submit the FERPA Release Authorization, which authorizes the release of your educational records, and invite your counselor to submit these materials.

As part of the FERPA Release Authorization, you have the right to waive or not waive the review of documents submitted on your behalf.

Once completed, you may invite your school counselor to submit their materials for your application.

You are responsible for following up with your counselor regarding the submission of these materials.

Transcripts are reviewed for the completion of key courses and progress from year-to-year. This includes increasing difficulty in coursework and sustained demonstrated success. If you have experienced specific challenges, it is best to provide context within the additional information section of the Common Application.

Official test scores

Applicants for the spring and fall 2026 start terms are not required to submit SAT or ACT test scores to complete their application. Test scores will not be used in the admission, scholarship or financial aid process.

International students

International students can review the application instructions here.