The Admission Committee reviews all applications. The committee is composed of current students, faculty, and staff.
What We Look For • academic preparation • intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning • a tendency to seek out intellectual and personal challenges • a desire to be a part of a small college with a focus on environmental sustainability and social justice
Recommended, but Not Required A personal interview – while an interview is not required we strongly recommend one for all candidates. Alumni interviews and phone interviews are available for those unable to schedule an on-campus interview. Standardized test scores are not required. Should you wish to submit either sat or act scores, our ceeb code is 3305.
Transfer or Visiting Students College of the Atlantic welcomes applications from transfer students. Approximately 20% of our student body started at COA as transfer students. A student may transfer a maximum of 18 credits to COA (the equivalent of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours). Although an evaluation of credit is not final until after enrollment, students may receive preliminary evaluations by contacting the Registrar. Students who wish to spend one or more terms at COA and transfer college credit to another institution should apply as a visiting student. Applications for visiting students are available by calling (800-528-0025 or 207-288-5015) or e-mailing the Office of Admission at inquiry@coa.edu.
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