6016 McNutt Hall
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755
10 North Main Street
Hanover, NH 03755
"I was excited to find that Dartmouth is a very vibrant quilt. There's no 'typical' to compare yourself against. Our curiosity and our humanity are what bind us. We connect to one another with open hearts."
—Lawrence Abu-Hammour '19
No doubt about it. Applying to Dartmouth has the potential to change your life—but also the lives of the students and faculty you will interact with here on campus. Every student we admit brings something unique to the community: a combination of qualities, experiences, and point-of-view that isn’t duplicated by any other student. So come to Dartmouth. Be extraordinary here. You’ll fit right in.
Students who have matriculated at a college and who have completed two years or less of college coursework at the date of application are eligible for transfer admission.
Students who have previously earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent are not eligible for admission to Dartmouth.
Students who have taken college coursework that is counting towards their high school graduation must apply for first-year admission. This includes students pursuing an associate's degree while finishing high school.
Students who are not currently enrolled in school, or whose education has been interrupted, may apply for admission and often use the "Additional Information" portion of the application to provide background on their experiences and their educational path.
An applicant's anticipated year of graduation or the number of credits completed within the guidelines stated above will not have an impact on the outcome of an application. Because Dartmouth enrolls such a small number of transfer students each year, the Admissions Committee does not need to balance the numbers of students entering as new sophomores or juniors.
We’re excited to learn about you, your talents, and your potential. Start here to see important dates and deadlines, and to find links to the forms you need to complete.
All candidates applying for transfer admission to Dartmouth must use the Common Application. Add Dartmouth to the "My Colleges" section and you will be on your way.
All candidates applying for first-year admission to Dartmouth must use an online form. You may apply using the Common Application or the Coalition Application. Dartmouth has no preference of application platform. Add Dartmouth to the "My Colleges" section and you will be on your way. Check our Eligibility Guidelines to help guide what type of applicant you are.
Early Decision Application due
Financial Aid application materials due
Application Fee or Fee Waiver due
Last date for testing
Respond to (optional) Alumni Interview invitation
Early Decision admission notification. Financial aid tentative award notification for admitted financial aid applicants.
Intent to enroll deadline
Mid-year report due.
Early Decision deferred applicants should submit a brief update regarding recent notable academic, extracurricular, and/or personal accomplishments; some applicants may wish to submit other material, such as new standardized exam scores and/or an additional letter of recommendation.
Admission notification for Early Decision deferred applicants. Financial aid award notification for admitted financial aid applicants.
Admitted financial aid applicants review and appeal financial aid packages (if necessary).
Intent to enroll deadline for recently admitted Early Decision applicants
Final Secondary School Report and transcript due
Deadline to request a Gap Year
Last date for testing
Regular Decision Application due
Application Fee or Fee Waiver due
Respond to (optional) Alumni Interview invitation
Financial Aid application materials due
Regular Decision admission notification. Financial aid award notification for admitted financial aid applicants.
Admitted financial aid applicants review and appeal financial aid packages (if necessary).
Intent to enroll deadline
Final secondary school report and transcript are due
Deadline to request a Gap Year
Last date for testing
Transfer Application due
Application Fee or Fee Waiver due
Transfer admission notification. Financial aid award notification for admitted financial aid applicants
Admitted financial aid applicants review and appeal (if necessary) financial aid packages.
Intent to enroll deadline
Final spring term college transcript, including end-of-year grades, due (required for all admitted students and applicants on the Wait List)
Assemble transcript and course syllabi for review by the Dartmouth Registrar and academic departments to determine transferrable credits (required for all enrolling students)
SAT or ACT or Testing Waiver
Peer Recommendation (strongly recommended)
If you are interested in QuestBridge programs, including the National College Match, you should apply directly through the QuestBridge website. Check our Eligibility Guidelines to help you decide which application process is best for you.
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