Washington College: Admissions

To know us is to love us.

We make every effort to help you and your family determine whether WC is right for you. Our job in Admissions is to help you begin to imagine yourself here, and then help you take the steps necessary to get here.

Washington College tends to attract students who are curious, passionate, and ready to make a difference in the world. Meet a few of them—online and in person—and when you’re ready, we’ll help you figure out where to start and how best to afford it.

That first step often begins with the campus visit. Check out your campus visit options then book your overnight stay in Chestertown!

Get to Know Us

Scene Around Campus

Tour of Chestertown

Why Washington College

Video Library

See it for yourself. Dive into academics, campus life and traditions, and environment and service.

Important Dates

Sep

28
9:00am - 1:00pm: September Open House
Oct

19
9:00am - 1:00pm: October Open House
Nov

16
9:00am - 1:00pm: November Open House

What’s your passion?

Position Perfect

With a passion for the science of GIS, Mariah Perkins ’13 has already launched her career following a most unusual path.
Pulling Ahead

For Parker McIntosh ’13, Washington College has been a journey with a river running through it.
An App For That

If you ever wanted to invest in the stock market but were too scared to try, then Kyle Benk’s senior thesis is required playing.
A Well-Traveled Path

Kathy Thornton ’13 has traveled as far as Easter Island and as near as the Chester River to study the connections between environment and history.
The Power of Possible

One of the first in her family to attend college, Caitlyn Riehl ’13 is poised to graduate premed, with her pick of two top-flight medical schools awaiting her decision.
A Heart for Helping

Engaging internships and strong faculty relationships have inspired in Jasmine Bibbs ’13 a greater passion to build a career in helping others.
Premed Student Interns At St. Jude

Eshan Patel ’13 says his career path began to unfold during the weeks he spent working in Professor Mindy Reynolds’ biology lab. From that summer research experience in 2011, a world of opportunity opened to him.
Cool Customer

After an internship that gave him hands-on, Spanish-speaking business experience in Santiago, Chile, Ryan Bankert ’13 has already landed a full-time job with a global firm that has branches in his favorite place—Latin America.

Position Perfect

With a passion for the science of GIS, Mariah Perkins ’13 has already launched her career following a most unusual path.

Our Top 3 Questions

What do I need to complete the application?

The following credentials are necessary:

completed and signed application form
one teacher recommendation
typed or printed admission essay/personal statement
SAT-I or ACT scores
one counselor recommendation
official transcript with first marking period senior grades

Are high school honors courses weighted?

Yes. If the high school does not provide a weighted GPA, we will calculate an “Academic Grade Point Average” and give extra weight to Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and other accelerated or enriched courses.

Is an interview required?

Interviews are strongly recommended and, in some cased, specifically required. Qualified applicants who have interviewed may be given preference over qualified applicants who have not interviewed.