As part of its comprehensive outreach efforts, the Dartmouth Bound Program, which takes place in July, is designed to give participants an experience of daily college life at Dartmouth. Participants will learn about Dartmouth's close-knit community and its resources, as well as college admissions and financial aid processes.
The Dartmouth Bound Program application is open to all rising high school seniors currently living and attending a high school in the U.S., regardless of citizenship status. We encourage students from underserved communities—including students who are the first in their families to attend college, students from low-income families, students from rural communities, and students from under-resourced high schools or who otherwise lack access or opportunity to programs or resources that would assist in preparing them for college—to apply. Dartmouth will cover travel expenses, housing, and meals for students who are selected for the program.
Participants will attend workshops on the admissions and financial aid processes and interact with members of our faculty. While staying in Dartmouth residence halls, there will be ample time to enjoy meaningful conversations with current student mentors and other Bound participants. Read about Chelsea M '26's Dartmouth Bound experience in her recent blog post.
Want to learn more? Join us on either Thursday, May 1, or Monday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an optional virtual information session on the Dartmouth Bound program led by admission staff and current Dartmouth students.