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.
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.
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 accepted through Early Decision, related deadlines will follow an accelerated schedule.
All first-year applications require:
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Common Application or Apply Coalition on Scoir |
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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 |
Rolling |
|
Spring Transfer |
November 1 |
Rolling |
Holy Cross welcomes second- and third-year transfer students.
All transfer applications require:
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Common Application or Apply Coalition on Scoir |
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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
|
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 Apply Coalition on Scoir |
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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 |
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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