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Full-Time Students

Admissions Office Has Moved

The Admissions Office has been temporarily relocated to the 3rd floor of the Green Family Library Learning Commons for the summer while the historic Ray House is renovated. Stop by and say hello!

Full-Time Students

Dean College provides students exceptional academic preparation to prepare for what’s next. Our full-time, degree seeking students come from throughout Massachusetts and New England, across the country and from around the world. You can join the more than 90% of our students who live on campus, or choose to commute from home. However you choose to pursue your Dean degree, you’ll be sure to get the education and support you need to be successful and achieve your personal and professional goals.
 

How to Apply

Dean offers a number of options to complete and submit an application: 
 


Dean College will also accept the Common Application. However, since Dean is currently not a member institution of the Common Application, we can only accept a printed copy of the application mailed to the Office of Admission.


Application Deadlines

  • Early Action Deadline - December 1 (about early action)
  • Recommended Regular Filing Date - March 15
  • Rolling Admissions After 

 

Application Requirements

  • Application for Admission
  • Personal Statement or Essay
  • High School Transcript or GED
  • College Transcript (if applicable)
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
  • Letter of Recommendation

Admission Qualifications

Applicants for admission should have completed the following high school curriculum:

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of Math
  • 3 years of Science
  • 3 years of Social Science
One year of foreign language study is also recommended.

Student Spotlight

Photo of Carolyn Davis

Carolyn Davis

Major:
Liberal Studies
Class of:
2011

I chose Dean because I wanted to stay close to home and have the opportunity to go to a small school for two years to achieve high grades, and be able to transfer to a four year school after graduating from Dean.