Home-schooled Students
Willamette University is interested in enrolling students from diverse educational institutions, including those who have received much or all of their education in non-traditional settings. Home-schooled students whose goals and values complement the mission and philosophy of the University, and who are therefore likely to benefit greatly from all that the campus offers, are encouraged to apply.
The guidelines below represent the information Willamette requires to fairly assess a home-schooled student's educational preparation and achievements and to appropriately make comparisons to the educational achievements of other applicants in our competitive admission process.
Home-schooled applicants must provide the following information in addition to completing the Common Application©:
* A detailed outline of the curriculum studies during this same
period; NOTE: It is assumed that a home-schooled student's secondary
education will encompass a four-year period of study, allowing
for appropriate sequences of coursework in the college preparatory
subjects of English, mathematics, foreign language, laboratory
sciences and history/social studies.
* SAT I or ACT test with writing.
* A minimum of two letters of recommendations, one from a parent/teacher
and one from a non-family individual who is knowledgeable about
the student's academic abilities and potential
* As admission interview and campus visit is required for home-schooled
candidates who live within 100 miles of the Willamette campus
and strongly recommended for all other home-schooled candidates.
Home-schooled students who have completed course work at an accredited college or university should include official transcripts of that work. No more than eight Willamette credits (the equivalent of 32 semester or 48 quarter credit hours) will be granted for credit completed prior to what would be considered the high school graduation date. Students who complete an Associate of Arts degree from a community college or the equivalent of a high school diploma with community college courses will enter Willamette with no more than sophomore standing.
We protect the privacy of any information you wish to share with us through the application process. Feel free to read about our commitment to your privacy.
Important Dates
| Application Deadlines and Timelines | Early Action* | Regular Decision | Spring | |
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| 1st Year Application Postmark Transfer Application Postmark |
Dec. 1
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Feb. 1
Apr. 1 |
Nov. 1
Nov. 1 |
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| Admission Notification by |
Jan. 15
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Apr. 1
1st Year Only |
Dec. 1
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| CSS Financial Aid Profile Deadline |
Dec.1
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N/A
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N/A
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| FAFSA Deadline |
Feb. 1
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Feb. 1
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Dec. 1
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| Financial Aid and Scholarship Notification |
by Apr. 1
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by Apr. 1
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by Dec. 15
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| National Candidate Reply Date |
May 1
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May 1
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Jan. 5
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| * Early Action is non-binding | ||||
