Why Choose Earlham

Earlham College

801 National Road West
Richmond, Indiana
47374-4095

For more information call:
1-800-EARLHAM
1-800-327-5426

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

Application Requirements Checklist

— for Transfer Students —

  • Basic Application Form – The student completes, providing personal information, high school and college information, academic interest(s), extra-curricular activities, etc. Earlham uses the Common Application exclusively.
  • Nonrefundable $30 application fee – You can pay on-line when you submit your application through Common Application On-Line or mail a check payable to Earlham College.
  • Dean's Report – It is important that an appropriate person from each college or university you have attended complete this form, a standard requirement of transfer students applying to most colleges and universities.
  • Professor's Recommendation – The faculty member of your choice completes and submits this part of the application. Tip: choose a professor who knows your academic work well and will be able to write a positive, supportive recommendation for you.
  • Standardized Test Scores – SAT Reasoning or ACT scores are required. Make sure you request that the College Board (SAT) or the American College Testing Service (ACT) send your scores to Earlham: use Earlham's SAT code number, 1195 or our ACT code number,1186. SAT Subject scores will be considered in our review of your application, but are not required for admission.
  • Transcripts – Please make sure that you submit an official high school transcript, and official transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended.
  • Application Essay – The Common Application includes an essay section.Your essay should be an original piece of writing, preferably not a previously written class assignment. This piece of writing should demonstrate your thinking process and writing style. Suggested length is two to three typed pages.
  • Additional Transfer Statement – In addition to the application essay, as a transfer applicant, you should prepare a statement about why you wish to continue your college education at Earlham. You may determine the length of this statement.