Apply as an Undergraduate

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Admission & Financial Aid
Apply as an Undergraduate

Apply as an Undergraduate

A world of possibilities begins here

This is where you’ll shape your future. Where you’ll confidently show up as yourself — and give full flight to your potential in the company of others who want to see you succeed. Where you’ll experience the liberal arts as a way of intentionally connecting people, ideas and solutions that create positive change for all. Where you’ll sharpen the skills and build the bonds that will spark the next great chapter in your story. How it unfolds is up to you — but we can’t wait to help you start.

Who can apply?

Mount Holyoke is proud to be a women’s college that is gender diverse. We welcome female, transgender and nonbinary students from across the country and all over the world.

Learn more about our inclusive admission policy

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How we review applications

The simple truth is that we don’t have a set list of criteria that we’re looking for. Who you are as a person and your potential as a Mount Holyoke student matters to us much more than a series of numbers (we’re a test-optional institution). We’re excited by applicants who value some of the same things we do, including wide-ranging curiosity, a commitment to open-mindedness and a desire to make a positive impact — whether on a personal, community or global level.

Applicants should use only one platform to apply to Mount Holyoke, either the Common Application or the Coalition Application. If you use multiple application platforms, we will limit our review to the first application you submit.

When to apply

All first-year applicants, including international students, are welcome to apply for Early Decision or Regular Decision consideration. There is no application fee for either option. Visit our undergraduate application deadlines page.

Considering applying Early Decision? Amazing! Early Decision is a binding agreement, so it is best for students who know that Mount Holyoke is their first-choice school and are prepared to attend if admitted. A few things to know:

You can apply for either of our Early Decision (ED) deadlines: EDI and EDII.
You’ll need to submit an Early Decision Agreement with your application, co-signed by a parent or guardian and your school counselor.
If you plan to apply for need-based aid, you should submit your financial aid materials when you submit your application.
As an Early Decision candidate, you’re free to apply to other schools for Regular Decision consideration, but you may not apply Early Decision to any other school.

Not everyone is ready to commit to Early Decision — we completely understand and are excited to be on your list! The majority of our candidates apply Regular Decision, and it’s the best choice for students and families who want to consider their college options broadly.

Start here

Our goal is to ensure that all applicants have the resources and support they need to successfully complete their application. Choose the category that best describes you below, then click through for more information about the application process.

First-year application process

Contact us

Office of Admission

The Office of Admission is dedicated to helping students begin their college journey at Mount Holyoke.

admission@mtholyoke.edu
413-538-2023
Harriett Newhall Center

Admission Staff

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