Join Our Community: Apply Now!

We are honored that you are considering applying to Cedar Crest College! At Cedar Crest, your aspirations and ambitions are our focal point. We see you, and we’re here to help you shape the future you envision.

When you attend Cedar Crest, you’ll join generations of proud, successful, and empowered women and their supporters who have changed our world. We can’t wait to see what you’re capable of.

Applying is straightforward and free. If you have questions, please get in touch with our Admissions Team, who are ready to support you along your college journey.

• Most first-time students join us in the Fall, but you can also join us in January
• Submit your free application:
  • Online through the Common Application
  • Cedar Crest College’s Online application
• Submit a personal essay: when applying you will be asked to tell us about yourself through a personal essay, or you can also share a writing sample.
• Submit your official high school transcripts:
  • If you applied through the Common Application, your high school counselor will automatically be notified to send in your transcript.
  • If you applied through our Cedar Crest Application, please update any tools your school uses to support your college search, such as Parchment, Naviance, or Scoir.
• Submit your test scores (optional):
  • SAT code 2079; ACT code 3536
• Request a Letter of Recommendation: We’d love to hear from someone who knows you well and can share why they think you’ll thrive at Cedar Crest. If you haven’t already, please ask a trusted teacher, coach, or counselor to submit a letter of recommendation through your personal student portal.
• File & submit your FAFSA: Learn more at www.StudentAid.gov. Be sure to enter the Cedar Crest College code 003243 on the FAFSA to make sure we receive it.

Once admitted, you will need to confirm your attendance by submitting a $200 deposit (due by June 1).

File your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Learn more at www.StudentAid.gov. Be sure to enter the Cedar Crest College code 003243 on the FAFSA to make sure we receive it.

Have Questions? Join us on-campus for a FAFSA Filing Workshop (click on the option below to register for the event that works best for you.)

Saturday, January 18 from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Saturday, February 1 from Noon – 2:00 PM
Saturday, March 8 from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Saturday, March 22 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM