Steps
Jefferson

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 using the Hillsdale College Online Undergraduate Application, submit The Common Application online, or mail the Hillsdale College Paper Application (PDF available soon).  All completed applications receive equal consideration.
 

 ADMISSIONS PLAN:

  APPLICATION 
DEADLINE:

  ADMISSIONS 
DECISIONS:

DEPOSIT
DEADLINE:

Early Decision

November 15

December 1

January 15

Early Action

December 15

February 15

May 1

Regular Decision

February 15

April 1

May 1


Early Decision applicants agree in writing to withdraw application from other institutions, if accepted, and deposit early as a member of Hillsdale's incoming class.

Early Action serves as the priority deadline for academic scholarship consideration. Academic scholarship consideration is granted to all applicants at all deadlines; no additional paperwork is required.

All applicants wishing consideration for the Fall semester must apply no later than the February 15 Regular Decision deadline.