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Families matter at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

Parents and guardians play a central role in helping their student through their college search process. This is an exciting chapter in your student’s life, and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s admissions team aims to make this special time in your lives as easy and seamless as possible. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ offers support, information sessions and resources to help you and your student navigate the search, visit and application process.

 

 

11:1student-to-faculty ratio
20average class size
#1in the nation in undergraduate teaching
89%first-year retention rate
80+majors
6,191undergraduate students
78%4-year graduation rate
95%of graduates are employed, in graduate school or doing service within 9 months of graduation
Searching for the right fit

Why Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ?

From their first days on campus, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students are engaged learners who work on their own, with peers and alongside faculty, to solve problems and master difficult materials. They serve others while studying abroad. They learn on the job through internships and tie those experiences to research with faculty mentors. By the time they graduate, they have a wealth of experiences that support their transition to life after college and ensure they stand out when applying for a first job or graduate school.

Get your admissions questions answered live

Join an open Zoom session with Evan Sprinkle, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, and Vice President for Enrollment Greg Zaiser and get all your questions answered to help your student navigate the application process.

A dad and daughter stand in front of a brick archway on Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's campus.
Frequently asked questions

Admissions has the answers

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ admissions counselors travel across the country and around the world to high schools, college fairs and special events to answer questions about the college application process. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ hosts several in-person and virtual events to support you and your student through the admissions process and provide information about scholarships and applications. In addition, the Dean of Admissions and Vice President for Enrollment host several Zoom sessions where you can ask questions.

It's a feeling

Take time to visit

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s on-campus visit is special. Students often tell us, “As soon as I stepped on campus, I knew Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ was the place for me.” Our campus, a designated botanical garden, is beautifully landscaped with brick pathways, manicured lawns, lakes and towering oaks. (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is Hebrew for oak.) But that’s not the only reason you should visit. Our tight-knit community, friendly environment and genuine care for our students will all be apparent during your time here. Students and families feel it immediately. You’ll understand, too, once you experience it for yourself.

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision

    (binding)
    Nov1

    Notification Date:
    December 1

    Enrollment Deposit Date:
    January 10 (non-refundable)

  • Early Action

    (non-binding)
    Nov1

    Notification Date:
    December 20

    Enrollment Deposit Date:
    May 1

  • Regular Deadline

    Jan10

    Notification Date:
    March 20

    Enrollment Deposit Date:
    May 1

  • Honors, Fellows & Accelerated programs

    Nov10

    Notification Date:
    April 1

Admissions requirements

Preparing your student to apply

Preparing your student to apply to college can feel overwhelming. You probably have a lot of questions. Is admission to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ competitive? Does my student need to submit SAT or ACT scores? What high school classes should they take? What do you look for in applicants? Can they apply through the Common Application? Are there benefits if my student applies Early Decision? Don’t worry. We’ve outlined everything you need to know.

Applying to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is easy

Choose the platform that works best for your student: the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Application, the First-Year Common Application and the Transfer Application.

Financial aid and scholarships

Paying for college

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is committed to providing an exceptional education at a reasonable cost and consistently earns top “best-value collegeâ€� rankings from Princeton Review. With a lower tuition cost than most peer institutions, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ strives to meet the needs of students and their families and makes applying for financial aid as seamless as possible.

Life, Health, Safety and Services

Supporting your student

From counseling and health services, to the Koenigsberger Learning Center, Campus Safety & Police, the Student Professional Development Center, HealthEU, Academic Advising and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 1010, a signature first-year experience program, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ provides much-needed resources to students during their time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. We want parents and families to feel confident that their students will thrive in a safe environment. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is #6 on the SafeWise’s safest cities in North Carolina 2025 list.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is the place where your student will thrive.

Request more information. Schedule a visit. Encourage your student to apply.