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We are always on the lookout for students who will thrive in our creative atmosphere. Whether you have a lot of experience in your intended area or are a highly motivated beginner, we want to hear from you.

1. Learn about the Application Process

View our Admission Profile and look over our dates, deadlines, and options for admission. Please also review the following to decide which type of applicant you are:

Freshmen Applicant

Apply as a freshmen if you are currently a high school student, or if you have graduated from high school and have taken fewer than 9 college credits, or if you have not yet gone to college. Please note that Performing Arts majors may only apply for a fall start term.

• Early Action is for students who consider Emerson their first choice and are prepared to apply by November 1. Students applying to Performing Arts majors that require auditions should also be able to audition during one of the Early Action audition dates. If you will audition after the first of the year, please apply Regular Decision.
• Regular Decision is for students who are strongly considering Emerson, but would like until January 5 to complete an application. Spring applicants should apply by November 1.

Transfer Applicant

Apply as a transfer student if you are currently enrolled at a college or university and you will complete 9 or more college credits prior to your desired start term at Emerson. Please note that transfer students may apply for Performing Arts majors except for BFA Acting or BFA Musical Theatre.

• Transfer students may apply for Regular Decision by November 1 for spring admission and March 15 for fall admission. Applications are considered on a space-available basis after these priority deadlines.
• Transfer student FAQ »
• Transfer counselor FAQ »

International Applicant

Follow the process for international students if you do not have U.S. citizenship, dual-U.S. citizenship, or permanent residency. There are special credential guidelines for international applicants, and additional information is required of international students who are offered admission.

2. Submit the Common Application and Emerson College Supplement

Apply online with the Common Application »

We require that the Common Application, Emerson College Supplement, and $65 application fee are submitted before we can begin to review your application. You will receive an application acknowledgement via email once these three application components have been submitted. You will also receive acknowledgement via email when your application becomes complete.

3. Submit Supporting Credentials

Please review detailed information and instructions for:

• Freshmen Applicants
• Transfer Applicants
• International Applicants

Additional application instructions and requirements are in effect for:

• Home-Schooled Applicants
• Honors Program Applicants
• Cinematography/Videography or Film Applicants
• Performing Arts Applicants

All application materials may be submitted electronically via the Common Application. Or, send them to:

Emerson College Undergraduate
Admission Processing Center
PO Box 880
Randolph, MA 02368-8880

If you are using a mailing or shipping service that does not allow for delivery to a PO Box, you may use our alternate application mailing address of Emerson College Undergraduate Admission, 120 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116.

4. Check the Status of Your Application Credentials

Within 1 week of submitting your application, you will receive an email from Emerson College with an Emerson ID. You can use your Emerson ID and date of birth to log into the Application Portal to determine whether your application is complete or incomplete.

Please keep in mind that it may take up to 2 weeks for credentials to show in our system after they have been received. Materials that are postmarked by the appropriate application deadline will be considered on time. Feel free to contact us if your application materials do not show in the Application Portal within 2 weeks.

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5. Apply for Financial Aid and learn about Merit Scholarships

Financial aid application instructions »

Merit scholarship information »

6. Watch for Updates from Emerson College

We will send you information to the mailing address and email address listed on your application. Please make sure to check your mail and email so that we can provide you with important updates. We also ask that you update your email settings to allow correspondence from admission@emerson.edu. Remember that if you opt out of emails from Emerson College, you may miss important deadline reminders!

7. Decision Notification

Notification deadlines are posted on our dates, deadlines, and options for admission page.