Application Instructions

Applications from high school seniors, transfer students, and adult students are welcome. All students are encouraged to arrange a campus visit and interview. General application materials include a completed application, official high school transcripts, official college transcripts (if applicable), letter of recommendation, essay, SAT scores (Standardized test scores (SAT,ACT) or 12 credits or higher is required for students who have graduated high school within the last three years, and TOEFL scores (for international students only). Adult students may submit a resume to outline work experience. Additional application requirements may apply to select programs. Please call 610-526-6050 for these requirements. All applications must include a non-refundable $25 application fee.
Enrollment Plans
I would like to begin classes:
Summer of:  '07  '08  '09 
Fall of:  '07  '08  '09 
Spring of:  '07   
  Other   
I am a :
Freshman Transfer Student
I wish to attend courses the:
Day Evening  Online 
I wish to:
Live on campus
Commute to class
Participate online
Personal Information
Name
 		MI
 Last Name
 		Maiden Name
Address
Street
Street 2
City
 		State
 		ZIP
Birthdate
To help us report on cultural diversity, we ask students to self identify. Please make the appropriate selection. (Answering this question is voluntary and optional and this information will not be used in our admissions decision.)

African American / Black
Native American / American Indian
Asian American / Pacific Islander
Caucasion / White
Hispanic/Latino Chicano
Other
No Response
Contact Information
Telephone Number
Day Evening
Fax Email
Permanent Address (if different than above)
Street
Street 2
City
 		State
 		ZIP
Citizenship Status (for international students)
Are you a citizen of the United States? Yes No
If not, of what country are you a citizen?
What is your birth country?
What is your native language?
If you are not a U.S. citizen, indicate your present type of visa:
Student (f1) Other (specify)
Immigrant Permanent Resident
Students must provide a copy of Visa-I-94 card or Permanent Resident Card.
Have you taken the TOEFL?
Yes No 		 Score Date Taken
If not, when do you plan to take it?
High School
Name of School
Address
City
 State
 ZIP
Graduation Date
 Name of Guidance Counselor
Have you taken the SAT? Yes No 
Date Taken Score: V M
Have you ever attended a vocational/technical high school? Yes No 
If yes, what is the name of the school?
Name of School:
Dates attended
Please list other activities, honors, community service, and work experiences
Transfer Applicants
Have you ever attended college Yes No 
If so, please list each institution attended, even if you do not expect to request transfer credit.
Name of College:
Dates attended
 Major
Name of College:
Dates attended
 Major

Work History (enclose resumé if applicable)

List places and dates of work experience (include volunteer work)
Employer
 Dates Employed
 Phone
Employer
 Dates Employed
 Phone
Are you interested in credit for work/life experience
Yes No
Programs of Study (Please select only one of the following)
Family Background (for students under 24 years of age only)
Mother
Name
Address
Phone 
Highest Level of Education
School or College Graduation Date
Degree Earned
Employment
Father
Name
Address  
Phone   
Highest Level of Education
School or College Graduation Date
Degree Earned
Employment
Spouse (if applicable)
Name
Address
Phone 
General Information
Have you ever taken classes at Harcum College? Yes No 
To which colleges have you applied?
Academic or Career Interest?
How did you first hear about Harcum?

Harcum Student/Alumni Friend Family H.S. Guidance Counselor
H.S. Teacher Phone Book Television
College Guide Book: which? College Fair
In-Class Presentation by Harcum Direct Mail
Newspaper: which Radio
Another College Internet

Have you ever been academically dismissed from any institution?
Yes No

Have you ever been suspended/expelled from any institution for disciplinary reasons?
Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of a crime (including alcohol or drugs), felony or misdemeanor, or currently have criminal charges pending and unresolved in any court?
Yes No

If yes to any of the above (3) questions, please submit a brief explanation.
Writing Sample - one-page essay

Please answer the following questions in your writing sample.

Why are you interested in entering this major or field?

What are your goals after you graduate from Harcum?

How can Harcum assist you in attaining your goals?
How will you be submitting your writing sample to us

I will send it as an attachment via e-mail to journey@harcum.edu
I will send it in the mail
Send bills and correspondence to: Self  Mother  Father  Guardian

I (we) understand the policies outlined in Harcum College's catalog and supporting documents and agree to abide by them. I (we) also understand that supplying misleading or false information will disqualify this application and may result in dismal from the College. By signing this document, I (we) give permission to Harcum College to request and receive transcripts from other institutions for the purpose of admission evaluation.



Harcum College Application for Admission (web version)

Please address all correspondence to:
Admissions Office
Harcum College
750 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3476
Toll Free: (800) 345-2600
Fax: (610) 526-6147
Email: enroll@harcum.edu