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Application Process

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With a liberal arts curriculum that delivers an exploratory education and a vibrant campus that fosters collaborative community, Mount Holyoke College empowers you to build your own academic pathway and bond with friends and mentors who share your passions. As a gender-diverse women’s college, we welcome applications from female, transgender and non-binary students.

Steps to apply for first-year admission

Decide on an application deadline.

Once the application opens in early September, you can decide on one of Mount Holyoke’s three application deadlines depending on your entry plan:

Early Decision I: Application due November 15, with notification in late December

Early Decision II: Application due January 5, with notification in late January

Regular Decision: Application due January 15, with notification in mid-March

Please note financial aid deadlines match your corresponding application deadline. November 15 for early decision I, January 5 for early decision II and January 15 for regular decision.

More about application deadlines

Submit the following application materials

  • Common Application or the Coalition Application on Scoir. Please only submit one application.
  • Secondary School Report, including official high school transcript.
  • Counselor recommendation.
  • Two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a core academic subject teacher, such as English, Foreign Language, History/Social Studies, Mathematics and Sciences.
  • Mount Holyoke writing supplement (optional).
  • Standardized test scores (optional).
  • Art supplement (optional).
  • English proficiency requirements for non-native English speakers (as applicable).
  • Early Decision Agreement (as applicable).
  • Midyear report for Regular Decision applicants only (due February 15)*.

*Important: Mount Holyoke requires the submission of midyear grades from applicants in order to consider your application complete. If you attend a school that does not provide midyear grades, contact us for guidance.

Submit the following financial aid documentation (if applying for need-based aid)

Note: All applicants to Mount Holyoke College are automatically considered for merit aid.

  • CSS Profile (required of students applying for need-based financial aid).
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Parental tax return or income verification

Limited internet access? No problem — give us a call (413-538-2023) to explore your options for completing your application.