undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College

ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT
The application process at LaGrange College is selective and designed to consider each
candidate‘s personal qualities and readiness for college. We seek applicants who have the
potential to be successful academically and who will contribute to our community in meaningful
ways. We will evaluate the application, transcript(s), course selection, SAT or ACT scores,
essay, and recommendation when making our decision. An admission counselor will assist each
prospective student throughout the application and matriculation process. We encourage
prospective students to visit campus for a personal interview as part of the application process.
Students interested in attending LaGrange College must submit an application for admission.
March 1 is the preferred deadline for best consideration for admission, financial aid, and housing
for the Fall semester. Students interested in scholarship consideration should apply before
January 1 or the published deadline for the scholarship, whichever is earlier. Students applying
for admission to the January or Summer terms should submit the application and supporting
documents at least one (1) month prior to the beginning of the term for which admission is
desired.
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Applicants for first-year admission must submit the following items:
the application form
application fee
official high school transcripts
official SAT or ACT scores
essay
recommendation
The Office of Admission reserves the right to request or waive documentation as appropriate.
Applicants who have attended a college or university following high school graduation must
submit the following items:
application form
fee
college or university transcripts
statement of good standing (FERPA form)
If the applicant has completed fewer than 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college-level
work, then an SAT or ACT score and official high school transcripts will also be required.
To be considered an official document, a transcript should be submitted directly to the Office of
Admission, LaGrange College in a sealed envelope from the sending institution. Institutional
records personally delivered to LaGrange College by a student must also be in a sealed envelope
in order to be considered official. Photocopies, faxes, or transcripts in unsealed envelopes are not
considered official.
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