Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions Deadlines
Fall
Early Action (non-binding) and Scholarship Consideration – March 1
Priority – June 1
Regular – August 1
Spring
Priority – November 15
Regular – December 15
Contact: [email protected]
The Southwest Is Our Classroom.
Your journey at Prescott College begins with experience. During our immersive three-week orientation, you’ll venture into the wilderness or engage directly with communities across the Southwest, building meaningful connections while discovering new perspectives on yourself and the world around you.
Application Process at Prescott College
Apply now using the Prescott Application or the Common App.
After you submit the application, you’ll get access to your Application Status Portal where you’ll submit the required materials.
Requirements
- Students who are attending college for the first time – official or unofficial high school transcript or GED certificate and scores.
- Students with dual enrollment credit – official or unofficial high school and college transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Students with fewer than 15 college credits – official or unofficial high school and college transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Students with 15 or more college credits – official or unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended
When you choose to enroll at Prescott, we will need official transcripts prior to the start of your first term. Official transcripts must come directly from the institution through a secure portal like Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse, or mailed directly to:
Prescott College
Office of Admissions
220 Grove Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
Prescott College values a holistic admissions model to allow you to showcase your knowledge and abilities in a variety of ways.
You are encouraged to share optional materials including:
- A brief statement to help the admissions committee learn more about you and your academic background.
- A writing sample
- A video introduction
- A community service log or a brief summary of your volunteer work
- A recorded performance or art portfolio
We’re so glad your path led you back to Prescott College!
Required:
- Application for admission
- Transcripts from all colleges you have attended since leaving Prescott College. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application review, but official transcripts will be required prior to the start of your first term.
Optional:
- A brief essay sharing what you have been doing during your time away and why now is the right time for you to finish your program.
We welcome students to enroll in individual courses without seeking a full degree.
- Application for Admission
- If you’ve completed fewer than 15 college credits, submit official or unofficial transcripts from your high school and all colleges attended
- If you’ve completed 15 or more college credits, submit official or unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended
Some courses may require instructor approval. Financial aid is not available for non-degree seeking students.
Go to the International Admission page for additional requirements.
Once we have received your application and required materials, you will receive an admission decision within 3 weeks. We may require additional information or a virtual meeting so we can learn more about you.
Once admitted, use the Accepted Student page as a resource for your next steps. You will confirm your enrollment through your Application Status Portal.
There’s More…
Accelerated Master’s Degree Program
For most of our master’s programs, you can earn up to 24 credits that count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. For the MS in Counseling program, you may only count up to 15 credits toward both degrees.
The World is Our Classroom
Learn about our field stations in Mexico and Kenya, or learn about exchange opportunities through our EcoLeague and CIEL partner schools.
We Do Orientation Differently
Learn more about our immersive, unique, three-week orientation experience that will jump start your path to leadership, self-confidence, and sense of community.
Start Your Journey
We provide an education that spans areas of study and brings together knowledge from various fields.