The campus visit is the single most important thing you will do in your college search. Every individual visit to Transylvania includes a campus tour and a meeting with an admissions counselor. We recommend that you visit during the academic year, so you have the option of sitting in on a class, meeting with faculty, or talking with a coach. Seniors can stay also stay overnight. This is great way to get a feel for the complete Transylvania student experience. We also offer several Saturday visit options and three on-campus open house programs.
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December 1—Early Action Deadline
Students who wish to receive priority consideration for both admission and scholarships should apply by December 1. We strongly encourage students to apply by the December 1 deadline.
December 1—William T. Young Scholarship Deadline
Students who wish to be considered for the William T. Young Scholarships, Transylvania’s full-tuition and fee scholarships, must apply by December 1. These competitive awards are based on information submitted on the application, including test scores, grades, extracurricular and community involvement, recommendations, and the admissions essay. The Office of Admissions will notify finalists for the William T. Young competition of their selection by mail in mid-January, and they will be required to submit an additional essay and to attend an on-campus interview.
February 1—Regular Decision Deadline
Students who apply by February 1 will be considered for all merit-based Transylvania scholarships except the William T. Young. Governor’s Scholars and Governor’s School for the Arts participants must submit their applications by February 1 in order to be eligible for those scholarships. This deadline also applies to students interested in music or studio art scholarships.
After February 1(First-Year Students)
Applications received from first-year students after February 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.
August 1—Transfer Student Deadline
Transfer students who wish to be considered for fall term should submit their applications by August 1. Transfer students who meet this deadline will receive consideration for transfer scholarships. To ensure earlier notification of admission and scholarships, we encourage transfer applicants to apply by June 15.
The Office of Admissions gives careful consideration to several factors when reviewing applications. Of most importance is the rigor of a students’ academic curriculum, his/her performance in academic core courses, and his/her performance on the ACT and/or SAT. Transylvania recommends students take a challenging college preparatory curriculum. Ideally, students should take at least four units of English, four units of math, four units of science, at least two units of social science, and at least two units of foreign language during high school. Extracurricular involvement, volunteer experience, letters of recommendation, and the essay also play a very important role in the admission process.
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The Office of Admissions will notify candidates who apply Early Action of admission and scholarship decisions by January 15.
The Office of Admissions will notify candidates who apply by February 1 of admission and scholarship decisions by March 15.
No formal interview is required for admission. However, we encourage every student to visit campus as a way to learn more about Transylvania and the opportunities available to students here. An information session with an admission counselor is an integral part of every campus visit and provides us with the chance to get to know you and your interests.
Current enrollment at Transylvania is approximately 1,100. The usual size of the incoming class is about 325 students.
Transylvania University admits students regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other classification protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
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