Complete an application
Students can apply online either through the Common Application, Universal Application, or the CMSV application for free. If applying with the paper application, students must enclose the $35 application fee

Submit your SAT or ACT scores from the College Board Our SAT code is 2088; our ACT code is 2823.

Have a teacher or guidance counselor forward a letter of recommendation

Submit an essay on a topic of your choice.

Submit high school transcript
Have your guidance office send your transcript to the admissions office, including your most recent grades and coursework

Required Academic Credentials
We recommend that applicants complete a solid college preparatory curriculum including the following:

• 3-4 years of mathematics
• 2-3 years of foreign language
• 4 years of English
• 2-4 years of social science
• 3-4 years of physical science including lab study

Please Note: Any student interested in deferring their enrollment and/or acceptance to an upcoming semester must submit the request in writing to the Director of Admission. The admissions committee will review the request and notify the student of a decision within one month of the request. A student can not defer more than two semesters, or one year, from the original acceptance.

Deadlines
The College of Mount Saint Vincent offers rolling admissions which means when you apply between December 1 and April 1, you will receive your decision within four weeks. With Early Action, apply by November 15 and you will receive notification by December 15.

Early Action: November 15
Priority Application: April 1