First-year students
Build your first college chapter around the questions you want to pursue.
Your application routeAdmissions at Alderwick
Your next
chapter starts
with a question.
What would you like to learn? Where might it lead? We are here to help you put the pieces together.
A spring beginning is possible.Spring 2027 transfer priority deadline: November 20, 2026See the dates
Find your starting point
More than one way
to arrive here.
Choose the route that reflects your academic experience. We will help you understand the next step.
Transfer students
Bring your previous learning into a thoughtful plan for what comes next.
Your application routeInternational applicants
Start with your academic route, records, English preparation and questions.
Your application routeReturning & adult learners
Make room for a degree alongside the learning and experience you already bring.
Your application routeDates to keep in view
A clear timeline.
A considered decision.
Spring entry is open to transfer and returning adult students. First-year and international first-year applicants can plan for fall 2027.
View all application datesSpring 2027 · Transfer & returning students
- Priority application deadline
- November 20, 2026
- Final application deadline
- December 4, 2026
- Complete academic records
- December 9, 2026
- Reply to an admission offer
- December 18, 2026
- Arrival & orientation
- January 7–10, 2027
- Spring classes begin
- January 11, 2027
A little preparation goes a long way.
Build an application
that tells your story.
There is no application fee. We look at the learning you have already done, the interests you want to develop and the way you reflect on an experience.
Choose an entry term.
Check which cycle fits your student route and keep its materials deadline close at hand.
Gather your academic records.
Prepare school or college transcripts. Transfer applicants should keep course descriptions ready for academic review.
Make room for a reflection.
First-year applicants write 400–600 words about a question, project or learning experience. Transfer applicants describe their academic goals.
Talk through the next step.
Admissions can help you understand the route, the records and the questions to bring to an academic adviser.
Put a plan around the numbers.
A clear view of
your college budget.
Begin with the published annual costs, then consider your scholarship offer and personal expenses. Student Financial Planning can help you read the pieces together.
Explore Alderwick scholarships2026–2027 · Standard full-time annual costs
| Tuition · two semesters | $28,400 |
| Required fees | $760 |
| Standard double room | $7,800 |
| Standard dining plan | $4,800 |
| Annual direct costs | $41,760 |
Books, local transportation and personal expenses add an estimated $3,700. The full planning budget is $45,460. Fall 2027 applicants should use these figures as a reference; the 2027–2028 schedule is due March 1, 2027.
A visit makes it personal.
Bring your questions.
We will bring
the conversation.
Meet a student guide, walk between learning spaces and ask what a college day feels like. Weekday visits begin with Admissions in Alder Hall.
Autumn Campus Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Welcome desk, The Commons
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Welcome desk, The Commons
A few useful answers
Questions are welcome here.
Do I need to know my major before I apply?
No. You can begin with an area of curiosity. The shared core and your first advising conversations help you explore your options before settling into a major.
How does transfer credit review work?
The Registrar reviews college records course by course. Up to 60 credits may be accepted when the prior work meets the minimum grade requirement of C and fits the Alderwick degree. Course descriptions help an adviser make a useful comparison.
Are standardized test scores required?
No. The application is test-optional. The review uses the academic record, the written reflection or statement and the materials required for your application route.
What does the enrollment deposit cover?
The $300 enrollment deposit is credited toward tuition, rather than added to the annual cost. The written offer explains your reply deadline and the applicable deposit terms.
How do I ask about a learning or visit accommodation?
Start with Admissions. The team can coordinate a conversation with the Accessibility Coordinator about a campus visit, learning materials or the planning that may be useful before arrival.
Admissions · Alder Hall, Room 102
Talk with a person.
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time
Maya Collins, Director of Admissions