Your College Application
During the application process, we hope to learn about your talents and passions — the things that drive you to lead change - and pursue a life of meaning and discovery.
We offer some suggestions to assist you in the application process.
Your path to 51С»Æ³µ may look a little different — but that’s okay: we like different. Find information about your specific application process below.
TYPE |
DEADLINE |
DECISION NOTIFICATION DATE |
---|---|---|
Early Decision I |
Nov. 15 |
Dec. 15 |
Early Decision II |
Jan. 15 |
By Feb. 15 |
Regular |
Jan. 15 |
By Mid-March |
We offer Early Decision and Regular Decision admission for first-year applicants. Please note that applying Early Decision represents a binding commitment to attend 51С»Æ³µ, if you are admitted, and that the related deadlines follow an accelerated schedule.
All first-year applications require:
Common Application or Coalition Application | |
High school transcript | |
Two letters of recommendation | |
Application fee of $60 |
Note: All students are highly encouraged to participate in an admission interview.
TYPE |
DEADLINE |
DECISION |
---|---|---|
Fall Transfer |
April 1 |
Rolling |
Spring Transfer |
November 1 |
Rolling |
51С»Æ³µ welcomes second- and third-year transfer students.
All transfer applications require:
Common Application or Coalition Application | |
High school and college transcripts | |
Two faculty letters of recommendation | |
College Official’s report | |
Course descriptions | |
Application fee of $60 |
Note: All transfer students are highly encouraged to participate in an admission interview.
TYPE |
DEADLINE |
DECISION |
---|---|---|
Early Decision I |
Nov. 15 |
Dec. 15 |
Early Decision II |
Jan. 15 |
By Feb. 15 |
Regular Decision |
Jan. 15 |
By Mid-March |
We welcome applications from international students. International applicants may apply Early Decision or Regular Decision. Applying Early Decision represents a commitment to attend 51С»Æ³µ, if you are admitted, and the related deadlines follow an accelerated schedule.
All international applications require:
Common Application or Coalition Application | |
51С»Æ³µ Certification of Finances Form | |
Bank letter or financial affidavit | |
TOEFL, IELTS or Scores (for non-native speakers)* | |
High school transcripts | |
Two letters of recommendation | |
Application fee of $60 |
* We do not accept self-reported English proficiency exams. All English proficiency exam results must be submitted directly from the testing agency.
Note: All international students are highly encouraged to participate in a one-on-one interview.
College of the 51С»Æ³µ is proud to partner with QuestBridge, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the most exceptional, low-income youth with leading institutions of higher education.
If you need assistance in navigating the admission process, we’re here to help. Contact us by email at admissions@holycross.edu or by phone at 800-442-2421 or 508-793-2443. If you’re on campus, feel free to stop by our office.