Sterling College

Admissions

We evaluate each applicant individually and assess a range of academic and personal information. Academic preparation and achievement play an important role. Successful candidates for admission generally have completed a college preparatory high school curriculum including:

–– four years of English
–– three to four years of mathematics
–– two to three years of science, at least two laboratory sciences
–– three to four years of history or social science

Successful transfer candidates also have a solid college grade point average.

The Admissions Committee looks most favorably upon applicants who express enthusiasm for experiential learning, in addition to intellectual curiosity and drive and desire to shape one’s own education. We offer admission to first-year and transfer students who we feel are a good fit—students who will support our mission, prove to be academically engaged, and become successful members of the Sterling community.

Prospective students are encouraged to initiate personal contact with admission counselors or others in the Sterling community. Schedule a visit to campus, write, call, or send an e-mail to make known your level of interest in attending Sterling College. An admissions interview is highly recommended.

Early Action Admission—December 15 deadline for a decision by January 15.

High school seniors applying for the fall semester who wish to receive an early response to their application may apply Early Action. A completed application must be on file on or before December 15. Early Action applicants will be notified of a decision on or before January 15. Students not accepted under Early Action will be reviewed again under regular admission. Early Action applicants who submit the FAFSA prior to March 1 will receive priority financial aid packaging.

Regular Decision—February 15 deadline for a decision by April 1.

First-year students applying for the fall semester must submit a completed application by February 15. Applicants will be notified of a decision on or before April 1. Submit the FAFSA by March 1 for financial aid packaging in April. Transfer students applying for the fall semester should submit a completed application by April 1. Applicants will be notified of a decision on a rolling basis. Students applying for the spring semester should submit a completed application as soon as possible or by December 1. Eligible applicants will be admitted on a space-available basis.

Director of Admissions
Sterling College
PO Box 72
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
Phone: 802-586-7711
Toll free: 800-648-3591
e-mail: admissions@sterlingcollege.edu
Web address: www.sterlingcollege.edu