You are ready to take the next step and apply to Saint Anselm College, where you’ll find your place, your passions, and your direction. And you have everything it takes to make it possible including us—we’re here to help along the way.

 

Application Plans & Deadlines

Below are the admission and financial aid deadlines you need to meet to become a Saint Anselm student. Email the Office of Admission or the Office of Financial Aid if you need assistance.

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  • Early Action

    NON-BINDING
    You will be notified of a decision earlier than applicants applying regular decision. If admitted, you are not required to attend Saint Anselm College.

    Application Deadline: November 15 (The Early Action deadline for fall 2021 applicants has been extended to December 1)
    Last Accepted Test Dates (if submitting): November 7 (SAT); October 24 (ACT)
    Notification of Decision: By January 15
    Reply to Offer of Admission: By May 1
    Financial Aid Deadline: February 15 or December 1*

    *If applying Early Action, notification of financial aid offers will be made beginning February 1 for those families who apply for financial aid by the December 1 priority deadline.

  • Early Decision

    BINDING
    You will be notified of a decision earlier than all other applicants. Along with your application, you must sign an early decision agreement acknowledging that upon admission, you will attend Saint Anselm College and will withdraw all other applications.

    Application Deadline: December 1
    Last Accepted Test Dates (if submitting): November 7 (SAT); October 24 (ACT)
    Notification of Decision: By January 1
    Reply to Offer of Admission: By January 15
    Financial Aid Deadline: December 1

  • Nursing Applicant

    Students interested in applying to our Nursing program must apply either Early Action (Non-binding, December 1) or Early Decision (Binding, December 1).
    Saint Anselm College is implementing a temporary test-optional policy for students applying for fall 2021 admission. More information regarding the requirements for nursing can be found in our college catalog.

    Last Accepted Test Dates (if submitting): November 7 (SAT); October 24 (ACT)
    Notification of Decision: By January 15
    Reply to Offer of Admission: By May 1
    Financial Aid Deadline: December 1* or February 15

    *If applying Early Action, notification of financial aid offers will be made beginning February 1 for those families who apply for financial aid by the December 1 priority deadline. Students who apply Early Decision and submit their financial aid materials by December 1 will receive their financial aid offer with their offer of admission, by January 1.

  • Regular Decision

    NON-BINDING
    You will be notified of a decision by mid-March. If admitted, you are not required to attend Saint Anselm College.

    Application Priority Deadline: February 1 
    Last Accepted Test Dates (if submitting): December 5 (SAT); December 12 (ACT)
    Notification of Decision: By March 15
    Reply to Offer of Admission: By May 1
    Financial Aid Deadline: February 15

  • Spring Admission (First-year & Transfer)

    If you are interested in enrolling for the spring semester you should submit your application by November 15. Decisions will be mailed on a rolling basis. If you are interested in on-campus housing, it is strongly suggested that you apply by November 15, as housing is not guaranteed. There is no option to apply early decision or early action for the spring semester.

    Application Priority Deadline: November 15
    Last Accepted Test Dates (if submitting): November 7 (SAT); October 24 (ACT)
    Notification of Decision: Rolling Basis
    Reply to Offer of Admission: Rolling Basis
    Financial Aid Deadline: December 1

  • Fall Admission (Transfer)

    If you are a transfer student interested in enrolling for the fall semester you should submit your application by April 1. Decisions will be mailed on a rolling basis. If you are interested in on-campus housing, it is strongly suggested that you apply by April 1, as housing is not guaranteed.

    Application Priority Deadline: April 1
    Notification of Decision: Rolling Basis
    Reply to Offer of Admission: Rolling Basis
    Financial Aid Deadline: June 1

 

Types of Applicants

To determine your specific application requirements, please select the type of applicant that best fits your needs.

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