Application Instructions and Deadlines
Middlebury uses the Common Application and Coalition Application (opens August 1).
Application Calendar and Deadlines
| Application | Application Due | Financial Aid Application Due | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 3 | November 15 | mid-December |
| Early Decision II | January 5 | January 3 | mid-February |
| Regular | January 5 | February 1 | late March |
| Transfer fall | March 2 | March 1 | mid-May |
| Transfer spring | November 3 | November 1 | mid-December |
Middlebury Application Requirements
| What’s Required | Details |
|---|---|
| Application essay | Use the prompts on the Common App. We do not require a supplemental essay. |
| Teacher recommendations | Please request at least two. |
| School report, counselor recommendation, and transcript | Submitted directly from your high school counselor. |
| Senior grades | ED I: Send first-term grades as soon as possible. ED II: Send midyear grades by January 15. RD: Send midyear grades by February 15. No admissions decisions will be made without senior grades. |
| $75 nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver | If the application fee presents a barrier to applying, click “yes” in the Application Fee Waiver section and your fee will be waived. |
| English proficiency test | Not required for students whose native language is English, or whose high school curriculum is IB English A or is conducted entirely in English. We accept results from the TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge English C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency, or Duolingo English Test (DET). The average TOEFL score for matriculating students is 109. For IELTS, successful candidates typically receive a score of 7.5 or higher. See more information for international students. |
Optional for Applying
Standardized Tests
Middlebury is test optional. To submit scores, have testing services or your guidance department submit scores directly to us. We accept self-reported scores at the time of application.
Arts Supplements
If you would like to have your special talent in one or more of the arts considered as a part of the admissions process, submit optional supplemental material using SlideRoom.
- Studio Art: If you are serious about majoring or minoring in studio art, submit 10 examples of your strongest artwork. Note the title, date, medium, and dimensions of each work.
- Instrumental/Voice: Solo performances preferred. Submit no more than 10–15 minutes of samples that demonstrate your musicality, intonation, phrasing, and repertoire.
- Theater: Two monologues (of contrasting styles, if possible). No more than four minutes, or brief clips of performances totaling no more than four minutes.
- Dance: Two to three samples of reasonable length as performer and/or choreographer. Identify yourself if you are not the soloist.
- Film or Video: No more than 10 minutes of complete pieces, excerpts, or a selection from multiple pieces. State which role was played in each production.
Additional Materials
You can upload additional materials directly to your student portal. We can’t guarantee that any additional materials submitted beyond what is required will be reviewed by our admissions readers, but we make every effort to read or view all materials sent to us. Please don’t submit financial information or copies of awards or certificates as additional materials.
Alumni Interview or Glimpse Video
After applying, you may request an optional alumni interview in your applicant portal. If you aren’t matched, Glimpse is a great alternative that allows you to create a 90-second video or audio statement to help us get to know you better.
Alumni Interview Deadlines
| Application Round | Deadline to Request an Interview | When Interviews Occur |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 8 | November |
| Early Decision II | January 10 | January |
| Regular Decision | January 17 | January–February |
Semester of Entry
You can indicate your preference for a specific semester of entry (September only, February only, or either February or September). Learn more about what it means to be a Feb.
Specifying your interest won’t impact your admission decision process. We may not be able to honor preferences during Regular Decision. For Early Decision, we will honor your entry term preference. If you’re admitted as a Feb, you’ll be notified of admission at the same time as students admitted for September.
International Students
Currently, 15 percent of our students carry international passports or have grown up outside of the U.S. International students make up an important part of our student body.
If you are an international applicant, please review all of our requirements. Some information requested may not pertain to all international educational systems. Please ask your secondary school administrator to forward all appropriate transcripts, standardized tests, and recommendations to the Admissions Office.
International Application Requirements
| What’s Required | Details |
|---|---|
| Application | Apply by Common App or Coalition App. |
| Proof of English proficiency | Waived if your native language is English, if your high school curriculum was conducted entirely in English for all three or four years, or if you took IB English A. Otherwise, submit results from the TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge English C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency, or Duolingo English Test (DET). We strongly recommend using InitialView or Vericant in order to demonstrate your communication skills. |
| Standardized test scores | Not required; Middlebury is test optional. To submit scores, have testing services or your guidance department submit scores directly to us. We accept self-reported scores at the time of application. |
| Interview | Not required.You may request an optional alumni interview once you’ve applied. We recommend you use InitialView or Vericant to complete an interview that can be included in your application. (There is a fee for these interview services.) |
| Financial aid application | We are “need aware” in our admission of international students. If you are seeking financial assistance, you must apply for aid when you apply for admission, no later than the deadlines indicated on our website. The Office of Student Financial Services has additional information and resources regarding financial assistance for international students. |
Transfer Students
Transfer Application Deadlines
| Application | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Fall admission | March 1 |
| Spring admission | November 1 |
| Note: Under certain circumstances, Middlebury may be unable to accommodate spring transfers. If you apply for spring entry and there are no vacancies, you will be notified in early December and given the option to be considered for the following fall semester. | |
Transfer Application Requirements
| What’s Required | Details |
|---|---|
| Application | Please complete the Common Application for transfers. If our $75 nonrefundable application fee presents a barrier, click “Yes” in the Application Fee Waiver section and your fee will be waived. |
| Secondary school transcripts | Please include official secondary school transcripts from all high schools you have attended. |
| College transcripts | Please include official college transcripts from all colleges you have attended. |
| Midterm reports | If you are currently enrolled in college classes, you must use the Common Application form to request progress grades from each of your current professors. If you are not currently enrolled in college classes, please upload a statement via your checklist to your applicant portal. (Portal access is provided in your acknowledgment email.) |
| College reports | This is the form from the Common Application to be completed by your college dean or registrar confirming your academic standing and disciplinary record at your current institution. If you have attended more than one college or university, Middlebury will require a college report from each institution. |
| Academic recommendation | Once you have saved an electronic recommendation on the Common Application, an email request for an academic recommendation will automatically be sent to the recommender on your behalf. Please advise your recommender to look for this email in their inbox. |
| College course descriptions | Upload a Word document to your applicant portal that lists the official course descriptions from your institution’s course catalog for each class you have taken. Also include course descriptions from any previous institutions you have attended. |
| English proficiency test | Middlebury accepts a number of English proficiency tests for students whose first language is not English or whose secondary education has been at a school where English is not the primary language of instruction. See more information in our section for international students. |
Optional Application Materials
Middlebury is test optional. If you choose to submit standardized test scores, please request that testing services or your guidance department submit scores directly to Middlebury College. We will also accept self-reported scores at the time of application.
Credit Transfer
As a transfer student, you should expect to complete at least two full academic years of coursework at Middlebury (a minimum of 18 units of credit). We do not provide evaluations or estimates of transfer credits before admission; a credit estimate will be completed by the dean of curriculum in collaboration with the registrar’s office prior to the enrollment deposit deadline. Final evaluation of transfer credit will be completed for admitted students upon receipt of the final transcript from the previous institution.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance at Middlebury is based entirely on established need and is offered to transfer students to the degree that resources permit. You must file the FAFSA and CSS Profile by November 1 for spring admission and by March 1 for fall admission. (International transfer students must file the CSS Profile.)
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