Sewanee is a Common Application Exclusive School and it is free to apply online using the Common Application. To apply, visit the Common Application, create a Common Application account, and begin to fill out the application. Once you have completed (and proofread!) your application, you can submit it to Sewanee along with several other colleges and universities.

Sewanee's Application Dates and Deadlines

	Deadline	Deadline Type	Notification Date
Early Decision I	November 15	binding agreement	December 15
Early Action	December 1	non-binding	January 25
Transfer- Spring Semester	December 1		by mid-January
Early Decision II	January 2	binding agreement	February 2
Regular Decision	February 1	non-binding	by late March
Need-based Financial Aid	March 1		April 1
Transfer- Fall Semester	April 1		by mid-May
Freshman Deposit Deadline	May 1

All application deadlines are postmark deadlines.  Application material should be mailed to the Office of Admission, 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383. 

What you need to know about our application process

Sewanee completes a holistic application review process, admitting students who are prepared for its challenging academic environment as well as the engaged student experience. The following are strong recommendations for competitive applicants:

• Four years of English.
• Two or more years of a foreign language.
• Three or more years of math (most students have four), including algebra I and II and geometry.
• Two or more years of lab science (most students have four).
• Two or more years of social science, including history.
• Strong high school GPA showing consistent or increasing strength in class work.
• Admission essay written clearly and passionately.
• Extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, church groups, or work experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Two Positive recommendations: one from a junior/senior core-curriculum teacher, one from a school counselor; two optional recommendations from church leaders, work supervisors, or volunteer coordinators are allowed.
• Competitive standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) OR successful completion of the test optional evaluative interview and submission of a graded writing sample.
• Student-initiated interest is also taken into consideration throughout the process. So be sure to find time to visit campus or get to know your Admission Counselor.

Mid-Range Scores for the Class of 2014 (students entering in 2010)

• Average GPA: 3.60 (on 4.0 scale)
• Middle 50% SAT (critical reading and math): 1140–1340
• Middle 50% ACT (composite): 25–30