Hamline University Admission

Welcome! The Hamline admission staff is always available to help you understand what will happen next as you prepare to apply. If you have questions at any time, please call us at 800-753-9753 or , or email us at admission@hamline.edu.

1. Complete the online application

Apply online using the buttons to the right. Students may apply online through Hamline's Piperline, or they may opt to apply with the Common Application or the Universal College Application. For Hamline's online application, you will need to create a login ID of up to nine alphanumeric characters and a six-digit PIN. A paper version of the Hamline Application may be downloaded, printed and mailed.

International students: please fill out the Common Application. Click here for the complete list of requirements for International Students.

2. Teacher recommendation form

Have at least one letter of recommendation describing your academic and leadership record and potential from your guidance counselor and/or an academic teacher sent directly to Hamline. Click here for a printable version of the letter of recommendation form.

3. Academic records

First year	Submit an official high school transcript, including a list of senior courses. This must be sent directly from your school. How do high school credits transfer to Hamline?
Transfer	Applicants with at least one year of full-time college coursework: Submit all transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended. Transcripts should be sent to Hamline directly from your school's registrar. Applicants with less than one year of full-time college course work: In addition to the above, please submit: a) Official high school transcripts sent to Hamline directly from your high school b) ACT or SAT results sent to Hamline from the College Board or your high school. See the Hamline Transfer Guide for more details >
International	International information should follow the guidelines listed here.

4. Test scores

First year	Send your ACT or SAT scores to us. These may be listed on your official transcript sent to Hamline by your high school.
Transfer	Applicants with less than one year of full-time college course work: Submit your ACT or SAT results from the College Board or your high school. See the Hamline Transfer Guide for more details >
International	International students must complete either the ACT/SAT or a language proficiency exam. For more information see the International Student Application Checklist.

First year and international students:
Dec. 1: Early action All application materials due December 1. Decisions will be mailed by December 20. Hamline's early action program is non-binding; you may apply to other colleges.	Feb. 15: Priority Deadline Complete your application by Feb. 15 and receive admissions and financial information in time to attend all spring events. After Feb. 15: Rolling Completed applications submitted after Feb. 15 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.	Deposits Admitted applicants must submit the $300 deposit to reserve their place in the class. Deposits must be postmarked by May 1.
Transfer students:
Fall: August 1 All applications for the fall semester are due Aug. 1. Decisions are made on a rolling basis.	Spring: January 10 Priority applications for the spring semester are due Jan. 10. Decisions are made on a rolling basis.	Deposits Class registration materials are sent after the comprehensive deposit is received.

Hamline University seeks to admit students who demonstrate a working knowledge of the major academic disciplines; have developed the writing, speaking, reasoning, and study skills to be successful in the university’s academic programs; and demonstrate the motivation and maturity to meet the academic and social challenges of a selective, residential, liberal arts college.

In the evaluation process the admission committee considers secondary school course selection and performance in academic subjects as the most important indicators of ability. The minimum recommended pattern of college preparatory subjects includes:

Four years of English, including one year of college preparatory writing
Three years of mathematics, including two years of algebra and one year of geometry or the equivalent
Three years of science with laboratory experience
Three years of social science
Two years of a foreign language.

A secondary school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission except as noted below. Students who have not completed the recommended courses but whose scholastic record and aptitude indicate the possession of the characteristics described above are invited to submit their credentials for consideration.

The admission committee also considers an applicant’s rank in class, test score results, recommendations, and co-curricular involvement as indicators of preparation for academic and social environments. Evidence of leadership qualities in school and in the community at large is considered as an especially positive indicator.

While admission interviews are not required of all applicants, they are strongly encouraged. In addition to the requested application materials, some applicants may be asked to provide the results of additional course work, and/or complete an admission interview.

Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.