First-Year Students: How to Apply
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 651-523-2207 or toll-free at 800-753-9753, or email us at admission@hamline.edu.
How to Apply
Complete the checklist below to apply to Hamline University:
1. First Year application
Complete an application and submit it to Hamline University. Online applications are automatically sent to our admission office. Alternatively, you may download, print, and fill out a paper application and mail it in to our office.
Hamline Online Application
Common Application
Paper application
2. Teacher recommendation forms
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. View the printable version of the letter of recommendation form.
3. Academic records
Submit an official high school transcript, including a list of senior courses. Transcripts must be sent directly from your school.
How do high school credits transfer to Hamline?
4. Test scores
Send your ACT or SAT scores to Hamline. These may be listed on your official transcript sent to Hamline by your high school. To send scores directly from the testing organization, include the following codes:
ACT: 2114
SAT: 6265
Application Deadlines
December 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.
February 1: priority deadline
Complete your application by February 1 and receive admissions and financial information in time to attend all spring events.
After February 1: rolling admission
Completed applications submitted after Feb. 1 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deposits: Admitted applicants must submit a $400 deposit to reserve a place in the class. Deposits must be postmarked by May 1, which is the National Reply Date. The deposit is credited towards your fall tuition payment.