Admission & Deadlines

Since Emerson is almost as much about the experience as the education, we in the admission office work hard at finding interested and interesting students who would not only thrive in but also actively participate in our creative atmosphere. Admission to Emerson is competitive (most really worthwhile things are). Whether you have had a lot of experience in your intended area or are a highly motivated beginner, we want to hear from you!

Profile of the Successful Applicant

• Your interests and abilities are in line with a major in communication and the arts.
• You are well-prepared to meet the challenges of a strong liberal arts curriculum.
• You are academically prepared. We strongly recommend, but do not require:
  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years each of mathematics, science, social science, and a single foreign language
• You show academic promise. We base this on your secondary school performance, academic recommendations, writing competency, and standardized test results, as well as personal qualities as seen in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and demonstrated leadership.