Application Process
First-year admission
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.
Application deadlines Testing Policies
Application materials
To apply, please submit the following items:
- Common Application and 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.
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.