Application Checklist for First-Year Students
Use the list below to prepare for and complete the application process.
1. First Year application
Complete your application and submit it to Hamline University. Online applications are automatically sent to our admission office. If you prefer, you can complete a paper application and mail it in to our office.
2. Academic records
Submit your official high school transcript, including a list of senior courses. Transcripts must be sent directly from your school.
3. Test scores (Optional)
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:
4. 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.
Application Deadlines
November 1: Early Decision
All application materials are due, November 1. This is a binding application process; if you are admitted, you agree to attend Hamline.
December 1: early action
All application materials are due December 1. Decisions will be mailed by December 20. Hamline's early action program is nonbinding; you may apply to other colleges.
January 15: regular decision
Complete your application by January 15 and receive admission and financial information in time to attend all spring events.
After January 15 (as space is available): rolling admission
Completed applications submitted after January 15 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 toward your fall tuition payment.