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During the application process, we hope to learn about your talents and passions — the things that really move you — and get a sense of how you will grow and contribute to the community.
Completing your application can be challenging. If you still need assistance, 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.
First-Year Applicants
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TYPE |
DEADLINE |
DECISION NOTIFICATION DATE |
|---|---|---|
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Early Decision I |
Nov. 15 |
Dec. 15 |
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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 Holy Cross, if you are admitted, and that the related deadlines follow an accelerated schedule.
All first-year applications require:
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Common Application or Coalition Application |
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High school transcript |
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Two letters of recommendation |
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Application fee of $60 |
Note: All students are highly encouraged to participate in an admission interview.
More information for first-year applicants
Transfer Applicants
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TYPE |
DEADLINE |
DECISION |
|---|---|---|
|
Fall Transfer |
April 1 |
June 1 |
|
Spring Transfer |
Nov. 1 |
Rolling |
Holy Cross welcomes second- and third-year transfer students.
All transfer applications require:
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Common Application or Coalition Application |
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High school and college transcripts |
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Two faculty letters of recommendation |
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College Official’s report |
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Course descriptions |
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Application fee of $60 |
Note: All transfer students are highly encouraged to participate in an admission interview.
More information for transfer applicants
International Applicants
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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 Holy Cross, if you are admitted, and the related deadlines follow an accelerated schedule.
All international applications require:
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Common Application or Coalition Application |
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Holy Cross Certification of Finances Form |
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Bank letter or financial affidavit |
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TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test Scores (for non-native speakers)* |
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High school transcripts |
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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.
More information for international applicants
QuestBridge Applicants
College of the Holy Cross 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.
More information for QuestBridge applicants