Why Choose Earlham
Earlham College
801 National Road West
Richmond, Indiana
47374-4095
For more information call:
1-800-EARLHAM
1-800-327-5426
Deadlines
First-Year Students Fall Semester Admission
Early Decision
for students who know that Earlham is their first choice
Students may submit applications to other colleges or universities, but those offered admission to Earlham under the Early Decision agreement must withdraw those applications from consideration once learning of their admission to Earlham.
| Application Due | December 1 |
| Earlham’s Decision Communicated | December 15 |
| Acceptance of Early Decision due | January 15 |
An early estimate of an expected financial aid package is sent to the student, provided that he/she has completed the Early Estimator Form and submitted it to the Financial Aid Office by December 15.
Early Action
for students who want an early response to their application for admission
| Application Due | January 1 |
| Earlham’s Decision Communicated on or near | February 1 |
| Acceptance on Candidate’s Reply Date | May 1 |
Students admitted under the Early Action decision period, and who have submitted all financial aid application materials by February 15, may receive a financial aid package on or around March 1.
Regular Decision
for all other applicants
| Application Due | February 15 |
| Earlham’s Decision Communicated on or near | March 15 |
| Acceptance on Candidate’s Reply Date | May 1 |
First-Year Students Spring Semester Admission
Students may be admitted to Earlham as new students during the Spring Semester. However, first-year students are strongly encouraged to begin their academic career at Earlham at the beginning of an academic year.
Transfer Admission Application Deadlines
Earlham accepts transfer applications for either the fall or spring semester.
| Fall Semester Application Deadline | April 1 |
| Earlham’s Decision Communicated on or near | April 15 |
| Acceptance Reply Date | May 15 |
| Spring Semester Application Deadline | November 15 |
| Earlham’s Decision Communicated on or near | December 1 |
| Acceptance Reply Date | December 15 |
International Student Admission Application Deadlines
Earlham accepts international applications for the Fall Semester only.
International Students are encouraged to begin the application process as early as possible. Please ensure that all documents are in English (or that a translation is provided), detailed, and certified. Please note: An application will not be considered complete until all documents are received.
| Fall Semester Application Deadline for financial aid applicants | February 1 |
| Fall Semester Application Deadline for non-financial aid applicants | March 1 |
| Earlham’s Admission Decision Communicated on or near | April 1 |
| Acceptance Confirmation and $1,100 Enrollment Deposit Due | May 1 |
Questions?
Please contact a member of the Admissions staff if you have questions about applying to Earlham.
