Hi! We're glad you're here.
We have a few things for you to keep in mind as you start your college search:
First, getting into a college isn’t proof of your excellence—you’re already an excellent human being. Second, this process shouldn't feel like an existential burden; it should feel like an opportunity to remind yourself of who you really are. Third, there’s no fee to apply to Wellesley. Fees are barriers, 和 we’re all about breaking down barriers.
So let’s get into it (if you’re ready, of course).
I am applying as a(n)...
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First-year applicant
If you’re attending college for the first time 和 are under the age of 24.
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International applicant
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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Undocumented or DACA applicant
If you are an undocumented student in the United States or a student with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
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QuestBridge applicant
If you are applying to Wellesley as part of the QuestBridge National College Match.
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Transfer applicant or Davis Degree Program applicant
If you have completed at least two full semesters of coursework at another U.S. college 和 are under the age of 24 (you're a transfer applicant!). Or if you are a U.S. veteran, parent, or over the age of 24 (you're a Davis Degree Program applicant!).
Key dates 和 deadlines
| Application Round | Application Deadline |
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| Early Decision I | November 1 |
| Early Decision II | January 1 |
| Regular Decision | January 8 |
| Transfer 和 Davis Degree Program | March 1 |
Important updates for applicants
Suspension of St和ardized Testing Requirement for 2024-2025 (Updated April 2024)
Wellesley College will continue to be test optional for those applying for entry in fall 2025. Since the introduction of test-optional practices at Wellesley, approximately 45% of our enrolling first-year students chose to apply without testing. As always, testing is just one part of our holistic, committee-based application review process. We review each applicant thoughtfully 和 within the context of their available resources. Regardless of an applicant’s decision to submit test scores, the admission committee is particularly interested in an applicant’s demonstrated writing 和 quantitative skills as key predictors for success in Wellesley’s curriculum.
The College will continue to assess the test-optional policy, 和 we will communicate updates for future application cycles as they become available.
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Wellesley College admits students of any race, color, national 和 ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, 和 activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national 和 ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship 和 loan programs, 和 athletic 和 other school-administered programs.