Admission Policies

Early Action and Regular Admission

Early Action

Students who have identified Linfield as a top choice institution may take advantage of the non-restrictive Early Action option. This allows students to resolve their college choice early in the senior year. Students may still apply to other colleges and are not committed to enrolling at Linfield under the non-restrictive Early Action policy guidelines.

Early Action Deadlines

September 1
Begin accepting Early Action applications

November 15
Application deadline for Early Action applicants; priority date for filing the FAFSA4caster form for an early estimate of financial aid

January 15
Admission notification and estimated financial aid offer

February 1
Priority filing date for FAFSA

May 1
Candidate reply date ($400 general deposit/matriculation fee due, non-refundable after May 1)

Regular Admission

Students seeking regular admission should have all required application materials sent to the Office of Admission postmarked by February 15. Candidates will be notified of the admission committee’s decision on or before April 1. Students offered admission must reserve their place in the first-year class by the May 1 universal reply date. Priority for admission, scholarships, and financial aid will be given to students who meet these deadlines. Additional admission and financial aid decisions will be made for later applicants if space and funds are available.

Regular Admission Deadlines

Fall

September 1
Begin accepting regular decision applications

February 1
Priority filing date for FAFSA

February 15
Priority deadline for regular admission applications

April 1
Admission notification date and financial aid offer

May 1
Candidate reply date ($400 general deposit/matriculation fee due, non-refundable after May 1)

Spring

September 1
Begin accepting regular decision applications

December 1
Priority filing date for FAFSA
Priority deadline for regular spring admission applications

December 15
Admission notification date and financial aid award

January 15
Candidate reply date ($400 general deposit/matriculation fee due, non-refundable after May 1)

Early Admission

The college permits the admission of students who have completed their junior year of high school and have the written approval of the high school principal. Students must demonstrate outstanding academic potential and sufficient emotional maturity to adjust to the academic and social pressures of college life. Application procedures are the same as for regular first-year student applicants.