You may apply to Hillsdale College any time after the completion of your junior year of high school.  Hillsdale maintains a regular admissions policy, so applications are reviewed and notifications are made according to the application timetable below.  Financial aid and scholarship consideration is made after admission has been granted.  You may apply with the Hillsdale online application, download the Hillsdale application, request that a Hillsdale application be sent to you by mail, or submit The Common Application online or by mail.  All completed applications receive equal consideration.

ADMISSIONS PLAN

APPLICATION POSTMARKED BY:

NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILED BY:

DEPOSIT
POSTMARKED BY:

  Early Decision

November 15

December 1

January 15

Early Action

January 1

February 1

May 1

Regular Decision

February 15

April 1

May 1

Early Decision

Students who have decided that Hillsdale College is their first choice can indicate their preference by applying before the Early Decision deadline. If admitted, these applicants must enroll at Hillsdale. The Early Decision option offers the convenience of resolving college plans before the Regular Decision deadlines.

Early Action

Students who are not sure that Hillsdale College is their first choice, but would like the advantage of admission notification prior to that of Regular Decision, should apply using the Early Action plan.

Regular Decision

Students who apply after January 1 will receive notification by April 1.

 

 
To-Do List
To-Do List
Our admissions to-do list above will guide you step by step through the admissions process!
High School Study Abroad Scholarships