ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Wabash College, a college for men, welcomes applications from all qualified high school seniors and college transfers. Wabash will also consider exceptional, academically-prepared high school juniors for early admission to the College, provided they have the support of their family and school and will have completed the required courses listed below before the end of their junior year.
Wabash's small student body encourages extensive class participation; close student/faculty relationships; and spirited, positive competition. All new students are encouraged to enroll at Wabash for the fall semester in order to integrate fully into the academic atmosphere.
For application materials, contact the Wabash College Admissions Office:
1. Call: (800) 345-5385 or (765) 361-6225
Office hours (Eastern Standard Time):
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday all year
2. E-Mail: admissions@wabash.edu
3. Website: www.wabash.edu/admissions
4. Fax: (765) 361-6437
5. Write:
Wabash College
Admissions Office
P.O. Box 352
Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352
Secondary School Preparation
Each applicant will be expected to have earned a secondary school diploma from a school approved by a state or regional accrediting agency or to have successfully completed the GED (General Educational Development) exam before enrolling at the College. Listed below are the minimum recommended high school courses which should be completed:
4 years of English
3-4 years of mathematics (including advanced algebra).
Those majoring in mathematics, science, or economics in college should complete four years of high school mathematics (not including calculus).2 years of laboratory science (biology, chemistry, or physics)
2 years of one foreign language
2 years of social studies
Admission may be possible without all of the recommended courses; however, the applicant may be less competitive for admission and merit-based scholarships without these prerequisites. A satisfactory class rank, SAT/ACT scores, and counselor recommendation are also expected.
Application Procedures
Requirements:
1. Obtain a Wabash College Application for Admission from the Admissions Office or apply through our website: www.wabash.edu/admissions/apply.
2. Complete the Wabash College Application for Admission and enclose a check for $30.00 (made payable to Wabash College) or a College Board fee waiver request form. Send them to the Wabash College Admissions Office.
A Common Application is acceptable in place of Wabash's application form, and it will be given equal consideration. You may obtain a copy of the Common Application from their website: www.commonapp.org or from your high school counselor.
3. Give the High School Report to your high school counselor and ask him/her to return it to the Admissions Office with a written recommendation and an official high school transcript containing all courses, grades, and class rank through at least the sixth semester. In some instances, a transcript containing seventh semester grades may be required before an admission decision can be made.
4. Register to take either the SAT or the ACT before the end of November of your senior year and have the results sent directly to Wabash. Wabash's SAT code number is 1895. Our ACT code number is 1260. High school guidance offices should have the registration materials. For students who have already taken one or more of these tests, Wabash will accept the scores if they appear on their official school transcript. SAT II subject tests are not required. The optional ACT writing test is not required.
Recommended:
Schedule an official campus visit. You and your parents are encouraged to see what Wabash is really like. Your campus visit may be during a scheduled group visitation program, or it can be an individually scheduled visit which allows you to attend classes, speak with a professor or coach of your choice, take a student-guided campus tour, complete an admissions interview, and stay overnight with Wabash students-all at no cost to you. This is the best way to get a “feel” for our campus and to have your questions answered about all aspects of the College. We recommend that you schedule your visit for a weekday, September through April, when classes are in session so that you can participate fully in your choice of activities. You may also schedule a shortened version of the campus visit during the summer months. Please note that some of our scholarship competitions require that you make an official campus visit. Call 800-345-5385 or register online: www.wabash.edu/admissions/visit, and all arrangements will be made.
Deadlines:
Priority consideration for merit-based scholarships is given to those who have submitted all completed forms by December 15. It is highly recommended that all applications be completed by February 1. Scholarship and financial aid materials are available through the Admissions Office.
Application Calendar
Option Deadline Decision Mailed Deposit Due
Early Decision November 15 December 15 January 16
Early Action December 15 January 31 May 1
Regular Application February 1 February 28 May 1
Final Application March 1 Two weeks after May 1
file is complete
Early Decision candidates may be offered admission, denied admission, or deferred to the Regular Application process. Final application candidates will be considered on a space available basis.
Admissions Office Procedures
Although we have listed our requirements and recommendations, we guarantee that each applicant's completed application will be read and reviewed on an individual basis. The following items in the application file are listed in their order of importance when being reviewed by the Admissions Committee: course selection, grades, class rank, SAT/ACT scores, recommendations, written essay, and extracurricular and community activities.
A student will not be offered admission to Wabash unless it can be reasonably predicted that he can succeed at Wabash and that Wabash, in turn, can meet the student's particular needs. We feel obligated to ensure, as much as it is possible, that our students have a successful and fulfilling education at Wabash.
Readmission
Any student who previously attended Wabash College and did not enroll the following semester must contact the Dean of Students in writing to request readmittance. For further information, call (765) 361-6480.
Part-Time/Non-Degree Students
Anyone wishing to take a class without being enrolled as a full-time student must contact the Registrar. For further information, call (765) 361-6244.
Transfer Students
Students in good standing at another college are welcome to apply for transfer to Wabash and, in general, should follow the same procedures for admission already listed with these additions:
1. Have your final secondary school transcript sent to the Wabash Admissions Office. The transcript must include eighth semester grades and a final class rank, if available.
2. Have official transcripts of all college courses attempted sent directly to Wabash from the Registrar of each college previously attended. Courses considered for transfer credit must be of a liberal arts nature. Only classes from an accredited college and with a grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer credit.
3. Have a letter of recommendation sent to Wabash by a college official, preferably your college advisor.
4. Complete the top part of the Dean of Student's Recommendation Form, then give it to the Dean of the college or university from which you are transferring. The Dean is to complete the form and return it directly to the Wabash College Admissions Office.
5. Include in your application for admission a written statement explaining why you wish to transfer to Wabash.
6. A personal interview is strongly recommended.
Advanced Placement/Transfer Credits
Credit may be granted based on test results of the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Tests, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate, and Wabash College placement exams given on campus during Orientation.
Wabash College will accept for transfer college courses taken by a high school student only when the student is enrolled in a section of a college course that includes students from the general college population.
All college transcripts will be evaluated by the Registrar. Students will be notified in writing regarding the number of credits that will transfer to Wabash, their class standing at Wabash, and what required courses, if any, they must take while at Wabash.
International Students
Wabash believes it is extremely important for a liberal arts institution to offer its opportunities to students of all beliefs, nationalities, and creeds. We encourage applications from students of other countries and provide support systems to assist their integration into our community while maintaining the individuality which we expect all of our students to exhibit.
Any student who needs a student visa to remain in the United States is considered an international student.
It is very important for international students to enroll at Wabash in August, not in January, in order to ease their transition into the American college system and lifestyle. As the application process will take an international student several months to complete, he should start investigating colleges/universities one year ahead of his intended enrollment date.
To request international student application forms and information, contact:
Coordinator of International Student Admissions
Wabash College
P.O. Box 352
Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352, USA
Phone: (800) 345-5385 (if in the USA) or (765) 361-6225
E-Mail: admissions@wabash.edu
Fax: (765) 361-6437
www.wabash.edu/admissions/apply
International Application Requirements
Deadlines for receipt of documents are outlined in materials sent from the Admissions Office. ALL OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE IN ORIGINAL FORM OR ATTESTED COPIES OF THE ORGINAL. It is not necessary to include copies of academic awards or extracurricular accomplishments. As all documents received become part of the student’s permanent file, do not send anything that needs to be returned.
1. A completed application with signature.
2. An official copy of academic transcripts from the last four years of education and the Secondary School Report.
3. An essay showcasing you ability to write well.
4. Standardized test scores (TOEFL or SAT/ACT)
5. Two letters of recommendation
6. The International Finances Form with corresponding documentation. Corresponding documentation must be original or attested copies and could consist of a bank statement account for designated funds, tax forms, indicating the value of designated property, or employer letters and pay stubs verifying employment. If a bank statement is used to verify funds, a letter is also required from the account holder stating that the designated funds have been set aside for the student’s educational expense.
7. The Financial Aid application attached to the International Finances Form with corresponding documentation. See above for the description of corresponding documentation.
International Admission
Wabash offers admission only to international students who have proven that they will be able to meet their financial obligations.
All international students are eligible to compete for Wabash College merit-based scholarships. Each year, a limited number of merit-based and need-based awards are available. Applicants for financial assistance must have a complete file on record by February 1 and present outstanding academic records, high standardizes test scores, and strong letters of recommendation. Since the number of scholarships is limited and our applicant pool is large and talented, only a few of the qualified applicants will be offered an award. These awards are won through competition and are renewable for four years provided the student maintains standard academic progress.
Need-based awards are also available; however, NO AWARD PACKAGE WILL COVER ALL EXPENSES. Students are expected to provide complete financial information, so Wabash can best assess their financial needs. A typical financial aid package may consist of a combination of an offer of campus employment, loans, and a very limited number of grants in addition to any merit-based scholarships that may be awarded. International students must be award that an aid award will not cover travel expenses, summer maintenance, and personal expenses.
Once a student has been offered admission, he must submit the required deposit by the stated deadline or his offer of admission will be rescinded.
Enrollment Deposit
Students offered admission must submit their non-refundable deposit by the date specified in the letter of admission. This deposit will be credited against the first semester bill for tuition and fees.
Housing
The College housing choices for freshmen are four residence halls and ten national fraternities. Students are required to live in College housing during their freshman and sophomore years.
Students receive housing information after they have submitted their deposit indicating their intention to enroll. Questions about housing should be directed to the office of the Dean of Students. Call (765) 361-6289.