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When you apply to Holy Cross, we want to get to know you. We hope to learn about your talents and passions — the things that really move you — so we can get a sense of how you will grow from and contribute to our community. 

First Year Applicants

Early Decision
Deadline: 
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Decision: Rolling
Regular Decision
Deadline: 
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Hear back: By April 1

We offer Early Decision and Regular Decision admissions for first-year applicants. Please note that applying Early Decision represents a binding commitment to attend Holy Cross if admitted, and that those deadlines follow an accelerated schedule. All first-year applications require:

  1. Common Application or Coalition Application
  2. High School Transcript
  3. Two Letters of Recommendation
  4. Application fee of $60

* All students are highly encouraged to participate in an admissions interview.

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Transfer Applicants

Fall Transfer
Deadline: 
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Hear back: June 1
Spring Transfer
Deadline: 
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Hear back: Rolling

Holy Cross welcomes second- and third-year transfer students, although space is often very limited. Transfers can apply for the spring or fall semester according to their respective deadlines. All transfer applications require:

  1. Common Application or Coalition Application
  2. High School and Current College Transcript
  3. Two Faculty Letters of Recommendation
  4. Official College Report 
  5. Course Descriptions

* All transfer students are highly encouraged to participate in an admissions interview.

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International Applicants

Early Decision
Deadline: 
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Hear back: Rolling
Regular Decision
Deadline: 
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Hear back: Early April

We welcome applications from international students, but financial aid for these applicants is limited. International applicants may apply Early Decision or Regular Decision. Applying Early Decision represents a commitment to attend Holy Cross if admitted, and those deadlines follow a tighter schedule. All international applications require: 

  1. Common Application or Coalition Application
  2. Certification of Finances
  3. Bank Letter or Financial Affidavit
  4. TOEFL or IELTS (for non-native English speakers)

* All international students are highly encouraged to participate in an admissions interview.

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