Traditional First-Year Undergraduate Admissions

Those who wish to be considered for admission to Carlow as traditional first-year undergraduate students need to show evidence of the ability to achieve at the college level. In general, you should follow a college preparatory curriculum in high school. 

To make an admissions decision, we review your high school performance, extracurricular activities, test scores (if submitted), essay (if submitted) and what contributions you can make to the Carlow community.

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Admissions process overview

1. Complete application: Through the Common App, fill out the application. Official high school transcripts should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from your high school through its electronic delivery service or by mail in sealed envelopes. Carlow cannot accept transcripts sent by the student. 

2. Receive admissions decision: We operate on rolling admissions. After you apply through the Common App, you will automatically receive a Bridge to Carlow account. This account is where you can check your admissions status. When your admissions decision is released, you will receive an email to log in to your Bridge to Carlow account. 

3. Submit your enrollment deposit: When you decide to attend Carlow, log in to Bridge to Carlow to submit the enrollment reply form and your $200 enrollment deposit with a credit card or ACH transfer from a checking account.  

4. Wait for your welcome packet: You will receive information about your next steps, including registering for classes, beginning in late spring. 

Additional information

College credits earned in high school

If you took AP or IB exams, or college-level courses while in high school, have official test scores and/or transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions. Test scores must come directly from the testing agency; transcripts must come directly from the college or university through which you earned credit.

Resources & support

We offer resources and support for our students that include:

Carlow in your neighborhood

Representatives from Carlow University travel throughout Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland to attend college fairs and visit with prospective students at their high schools. Click here to find out if a representative will be traveling near you. We hope to see you while we are “on the road!”

Already applied?

If you have already applied to Carlow, you can check your admissions status through Bridge to Carlow.