First-year applicants
First-year applicants
| Early Decision | Early Action | Early Decision II | Regular Decision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | November 1 | November 15 | January 15 | January 15 |
| FAFSA deadline | November 1 | January 15 | January 15 | January 15 |
| Admission and Merit Scholarship Notification | December 1 | February 1 | February 1 | March 1 |
| Complete Financial Aid Package Notification | December 1 | February 15 | February 1 | March 1 |
| Decision and Deposit Deadline | December 15 | May 1 | February 15 | May 1 |
| Do you have questions about your application? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions or contact your admission counselor. | ||||
*For Early Decision applicants, please complete the Net Price Calculator, so that we may consider you for all forms of Wofford aid. We anticipate FAFSA will be available by January 1. All applicants should submit FAFSA by January 15.
Application Deadlines
Early Decision and Early Decision II
Early Decision is recommended for students for whom Wofford is a clear first choice.
This application deadline is binding, which means that students who are admitted Early Decision are expected to enroll at Wofford and withdraw all applications to other schools. All applicants for Early Decision can be considered for merit and need-based financial aid.
Early Action
This application deadline is recommended for students who do not have a clear first choice college yet.
Early Action is a non-binding application deadline and allows students to receive a decision about admission and scholarship earlier in the process than a Regular Decision applicant. Students must apply by November 15 and, if admitted, have until May 1 to make a decision about where they will enroll. The nonrefundable $500 enrollment deposit ($300 for commuting students) is due on or before May 1.
Regular Decision
This application deadline is recommended for students who do not have a clear first choice at the point of application and cannot meet the Early Action deadline.
Students must apply by January 15 and, if admitted, have until May 1 to make a decision about where they will enroll. The nonrefundable $500 enrollment deposit ($300 for commuting students) is due on or before May 1.
Requirements for Admission
Students should prepare for the challenges at Wofford by taking strong academic programs in high school. Students should be in the senior year of high school when they apply for admission and normally must be high school graduates when they enroll at Wofford.
- Common Application (including the Wofford College member page).
- School report form (completed by your high school counselor).
- High school transcript.
- OPTIONAL: Official SAT or ACT scores. For more information on our test optional policy, please visit our test optional page.
Recommended High School Courses
While the college does not prescribe a rigid set of course requirements for admission, it is strongly recommended that applicants’ high school study include the following:
| Subject | Years |
|---|---|
| English | 4 years |
| Mathematics | 4 years |
| Laboratory Science | 3 years |
| Foreign Language | 3 years (in one language) |
| Social Studies | 2 years |
Application Evaluation
- GPA: Emphasis will be placed on core classes (math, science, history, English and foreign language).
- Course selection: Difficulty or rigor of the courses you have taken (school specific, informed by school report form).
- Activities: Extracurricular involvement, leadership and service.
- Essay: view the Common App essay prompts.
- SAT/ACT scores (If submitted).
- Letters of Recommendation (If submitted).
AP, IB, Dual Enrollment
Wofford will award a maximum of 24 credit hours earned prior to enrollment. This includes credit earned from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Dual Enrollment.
To learn more, please visit the AP, IB, Dual Enrollment page.