Now that you are ready to apply for admission to the Nichols College Undergraduate day program, simply choose your method of application. Follow all of the steps below to ensure that we have all of the necessary items to complete your application.

1. Complete an application form by downloading the PDF file, apply online, or fill out the Common Application.  Your application must be filed with the Office of Admissions along with an application fee of $25. (The application fee is waived if you submit your application online).

(a.) Apply Online

(b.) Complete the Common Application

(c.) Complete the Universal College Application

(d.) Download an application (PDF)

2. Submit your official high school transcripts  Transcripts should include at least one set of marking period grades for your senior year.

3. Submit a copy of your official SAT, ACT or TOEFL (if international) scores.   You may obtain a copy of your test scores from either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing (ACT) of the American College Testing Program. You should take either of these tests early in their senior year or in the spring or summer of their junior year of high school. In order to have your scores sent directly to Nichols College, enter our code as 3666 for SAT tests, or code number 1878 for ACT tests. International student must earn a score of 550 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

4. Send us one (1) letter of recommendation Send us at least one academic recommendation, preferably from a guidance counselor or teacher.

5. Send us a personal essay
We require a one or two page essay or personal statement which will allow you to demonstrate your writing style and also give us an opportunity to get to know a little bit about you.

Your essay should be typed in English.

Send your documentation to:

Marie Keegan
Office of Admissions
Nichols College
P.O. Box 5000
Dudley, MA 01571-5000