First Year Students

Students who apply Early Decision make a commitment to attend if they're accepted. At Washington College, we recommend Early Decision for students who have done their research, thought it over, and know for sure that WC is their first choice. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply Early Decision by November 15.

You can apply online using the Washington College Application or the Common Application. Please include a signed Early Decision Agreement Form.

Admission notification by December 15

The Early Action deadline at Washington College is December 1. Unlike Early Decision, Early Action application is not binding. There's no commitment, and no downside to applying early. In fact, you will have early consideration for our top scholarships. If you know Washington College is the right fit for you, why wait?

Admission notification by January 15

All students who are admitted to WC automatically receive  merit-based scholarships. The amount of the merit scholarship is determined based on your application (i.e. GPA, the rigor of your classes, extracurricular activities, etc.) and the amount ranges from $33,000 to $38,000 per year.  No separate application is needed.

We also offer honors scholarships based on student's interests. These scholarships can range from $1,500 to $7,500 per semester. Students must apply to these separately, and they must first be admitted to Washington College before they apply for Honors Fellowships.

To maintain all the aid earned, students need to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.

For more information about need-based scholarships please visit Financial Aid.

At Washington College, we look at your application with a holistic approach. We will look at all students the same way regardless of submitting test scores or applying as test-optional.

We do not have a minimum GPA requirement. Last year's first-year class had an average GPA of 3.75,  To be competitive for admission, students typically have a 3.0 GPA or higher, are actively involved in extracurricular activities, and take a rigorous course load with a mix of regular, honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment classes.

1. Business Management

2. Biology

3. Psychology

4. Education

5. Environmental Science & Studies

No! If you're undecided about a major, it's totally okay! It's what a modern liberal arts education at Washington College is all about.  You will take classes across different subjects in your first two years, from math, history, business, music, science, and so on. You're not required to declare a major until the end of your sophomore year.

Yes, first-year students can have a car on campus with a valid parking permit. The cost of a permit is $82 per semester.

For more information please visit Campus Parking.

Yes, students are required to live on campus and will have on-campus housing available all four years. Freshmen and sophomore dorms are a standard double room with a common area and bathroom. As you approach your junior and senior years, you have the option for a single room. 

For more information about housing please visit Residential Life.

The average class size is around 10–12 students and 87% of your classes will have less than 20. Washington College students have the opportunity to create close, tight-knit relationships with their professors.

Official test scores can be submitted in any of the following ways:

Sent directly from the testing agency (SAT and/or ACT). The Washington College school code is 5888. 

Sent by the student's high school counselor via email to wc_inquiriesFREEwashcoll or fax (410) 778-7287.

Sent by the student's high school counselor via official transcript.