Basic Information

Dates: Sunday, June 22– Saturday, July 5, 2008

Check-in: Sunday, June 22 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: Saturday, July 5 by 10:00 a.m.

Deadline for application: May 28, 2008

PLEASE NOTE: If at all possible, please schedule flights to fit within the following times:

  • Arrival at Dayton Intl. Airport: between noon and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2008.
  • Departure from Dayton Intl. Airport: between 9:00 a.m. and noon on Saturday, July 5, 2008.

Students arriving at other venues will be assessed a transportation fee of $50.
Students remaining on campus after 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 5 will be charged $50.

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Cost

$1,600 for tuition, room, board, and two semester hours of college credit upon successful completion of the course. Books, supplies, and off-campus activities are extra. A $25 late fee will be added to applications received after May 28, 2008.

Any student who successfully completes an Explore-A-College course and eventually enrolls in the College receives a credit toward Earlham’s tuition. This credit equals one-half of the Explore-A-College tuition the student paid.

Deposit

A $50 non-refundable deposit is due with your application. This deposit is applied toward your Explore-A-College tuition.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is very limited and based on academic standing and need. Students applying for financial aid assistance first MUST be accepted into Explore-A-College 2008. To apply, please contact the Director of Explore-A-College for information and an application. When applying, please include a copy of the parents’ 2007 IRS Tax Return with the application form. The financial aid application deadline for Explore-A-College 2008 is May 5, 2008.

Accommodations

Explore-A-College students are housed in an Earlham residence hall. Earlham College students serve as hall counselors and teaching assistants.

Class Size

Limited; classes fill on a first-come, first-served basis.

Transportation

Upon request, students will be met at the airport in Dayton, Ohio and transported to and from campus at no cost.

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For More Information

We would like to make Explore-A-College the best possible experience for you. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.

Susan Hillmann de Castañeda, EC'93, Director Explore-A-College
Melissa Bickford, Program Assistant

Telephone toll-free: 1-800-EARLHAM (1-800-327-5426)
Within Richmond area: 983-1330 or 983-1462
FAX: 765/983-1560
E-mail: Explore-A-College

Earlham College
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374-4095

Earlham College affirms its commitment, in all its activities and processes, to treat people equally without concern for age, gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, or ethnic origin.