Applying for Admission

Please select the appropriate link for information on how to apply for admission. Applications for Fall 2010 will be accepted through August 20th. Applications for Fall 2011 are currently being accepted.

Degree Seeking Students

Freshman Applicants
Current high school students or first time college attendees

Transfer Student Applicants
Those who have attended another college or university

International Student Applicants
Freshmen or transfer students from another country

Returning Students
Those who have previously attended Holy Cross

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Summer/Guest Student Applicants
Those who wish to take a maximum of four classes

Freshman Applicants

Current high school students or first time college attendees

Applications are still being accepted for Fall 2010. Our Fall 2011 Application will be available August 1.

As an incoming freshman, we'd like to get to know you. Below are the items we will need to determine if you are a good fit for Holy Cross College:

An Application. Our application will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Note: after completing the first page, you will receive an automated e-mail with a PIN and log-in information. If you need to stop and return to your application at a later time, use the log-in information provided in that e-mail. Once you review and submit your application, you will no longer be able to log into your form.
An essay. Please explain why Holy Cross College will be a good fit for you. Also, if you are interested in being considered for scholarship opportunities, include in your essay information on your leadership and/or community service activities. You may e-mail your essay to us at admissions@hcc-nd.edu or complete our on-line Essay Form.
An official high school transcript.
Official copies of test scores. We accept ACT or SAT scores.
If you wish consideration of unique circumstances, you are encouraged to include a separate statement detailing your situation, including relevant information.

Other Information:

Applicants are highly encouraged to apply by March 1 for admission to allow ample time for evaluation, scholarship and housing consideration.

Our "rolling" admission policy permits notification of the admission decision within two weeks after all application documents have been received.

Click here to begin your Online Application

Admission Visits

An admission visit is not required, but is highly recommended either before or after the admission decision. Visiting the campus and meeting with an admission counselor is the best way to finalize college choices. Admission visits can be scheduled for any weekday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. EST throughout the year. Tours of Holy Cross College are available on Saturday mornings of Notre Dame football home games in the fall and upon request in the spring.

In addition to meeting with an admission counselor, prospective students, applicants and parents may wish to request one or more of the following:

Campus tour of academic, residence and athletic facilities
Class visit with a student
Financial Aid meeting
Meeting with a faculty member
Complimentary meal in our dining room

Because our residence halls are currently at full capacity, we are unable to arrange on-campus overnight stays for prospective students.

To schedule a campus visit, email Sherry Raven by clicking here.