Admission

Application Process and Timeline

The Admission Committee reviews applications on a defined schedule and will notify completed applicants of the admission decision by the date specified below.

To open your application file, send us the Common Application and your non-refundable $50 application fee as soon as possible. The supplemental form and other supporting credentials may be filed separately, if necessary.

All items must be received in the admission office before the Admission Committee will begin reviewing your application.

	Application Postmark Deadlines	Decisions Mailed	Candidate's Reply
Early decision
option 1	November 15	December 15	January 10
option 2	December 20	February 1	February 15
Regular freshman	January 15	April 1	May 1
Transfer	March 1	by May 15	two weeks from decision mailing

 

The Common Application, used by a consortium of independent colleges, is Reed's primary application form. You can complete the Common Application either on paper or on-line. In addition to the Common Application, Reed requires a supplemental form, which can be downloaded with the other application forms on our website.

Check the application page to download Reed's application checklist and forms.