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    Important Dates to Remember

    Welcome to Morehouse College! As an HBCU in Atlanta, we’re excited that you’re interested in joining our community. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand what you need to apply and when to do it.

     

    Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle Key Dates

    Application Type

    Application Deadline

    Financial Aid Deadline

    Decision Notification

    Deposit Deadline

    Early Decision

    Saturday, November 1, 2025

    Saturday, January 31, 2026

    Friday, December 5, 2025

    Friday, January 16, 2026

    Early Action

    Monday, December 15, 2025

    Saturday, January 31, 2026

    Friday, January 30, 2026

    Friday, May 1, 2026

    Regular Decision

    Sunday, February 1, 2025

    Saturday, January 31, 2026

    Sunday, March 15, 2026

    Friday, May 1, 2026

    Transfer

    Sunday, February 1, 2026

    Saturday, January 31, 2026

    Sunday, March 15, 2026

    Friday, May 1, 2026

    Re-Admit

    Monday, March 30, 2026

    Saturday, January 31, 2026

    Friday, May 15, 2026

     

    International

    Sunday, February 1, 2026

    Saturday, January 31, 2026

    Sunday, March 15, 2026

    Friday, May 1, 2026

    Spring 2026 Deadlines


    Application Type

    Application Deadline

    Financial Aid Deadline

    Decision Notification

    Deposit Deadline

    Re-Admit

    Saturday, November 01, 2025

    Friday, January 31, 2025

    Saturday, November 15, 2025

    Sunday, November 30, 2025

    International

    Saturday, November 01, 2025

    Friday, January 31, 2025

    Saturday, November 15, 2025

    Sunday, November 30, 2025

    Our Admissions Process

    Below are details about the admissions process, find out about the application requirements, how to submit documents & find information about Tuition and Fees.

    • Application Requirements

      Application Requirements

      A completed application for new first-time applicants includes the following:
      • Completed Common Application or Morehouse College Application
      • Essay (choose any of the essay prompts)
      • On-line application fee or valid application fee waiver
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation*
        • One (1) letter must come from student’s current school counselor
      • Official high school transcript*
      • Official SAT/ACT scores (optional for 2024-2025 application)
      • Student Resume (optional)
    • Submitting Documents

      Submitting Documents

      How to Submit

      To ensure the timely processing of application materials during the admission cycle, please submit documents via the Common App or other online credential request services.

      Morehouse has also partnered with slate.org, through which your High School Counselor may use upload materials directly for applicants. In the rare circumstances that the preceding methods of submission are not options, please have your High School Counselor contact admissiondocuments@morehouse.edu for other options. If an item has been sent to Morehouse electronically, please do not mail duplicate hard copies.

      *Documents with an asterisk beside it must be submitted directly from the high school and will not be accepted if submitted by the applicant.

       

       

    • Tuition and Fees

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      Tuition and Fees

      We are committed to making education at Morehouse accessible and affordable for qualified students and families who want to join our college. 

    • Transcripts Explained

      Understanding Official Transcripts

      Learn why official transcripts are so important when you apply to college. This page explains what you need to submit, including your current (in-progress) and final high school transcripts, and any college transcripts if you have them. Make sure these documents come directly from your school and are properly certified to help with your admission, placement, and financial aid.

    Application Requirements

    A completed application for new first-time applicants includes the following:
    • Completed Common Application or Morehouse College Application
    • Essay (choose any of the essay prompts)
    • On-line application fee or valid application fee waiver
    • Two (2) letters of recommendation*
      • One (1) letter must come from student’s current school counselor
    • Official high school transcript*
    • Official SAT/ACT scores (optional for 2024-2025 application)
    • Student Resume (optional)

    Submitting Documents

    How to Submit

    To ensure the timely processing of application materials during the admission cycle, please submit documents via the Common App or other online credential request services.

    Morehouse has also partnered with slate.org, through which your High School Counselor may use upload materials directly for applicants. In the rare circumstances that the preceding methods of submission are not options, please have your High School Counselor contact admissiondocuments@morehouse.edu for other options. If an item has been sent to Morehouse electronically, please do not mail duplicate hard copies.

    *Documents with an asterisk beside it must be submitted directly from the high school and will not be accepted if submitted by the applicant.

     

     

    left-tabber-default-image

    Tuition and Fees

    We are committed to making education at Morehouse accessible and affordable for qualified students and families who want to join our college. 

    Understanding Official Transcripts

    Learn why official transcripts are so important when you apply to college. This page explains what you need to submit, including your current (in-progress) and final high school transcripts, and any college transcripts if you have them. Make sure these documents come directly from your school and are properly certified to help with your admission, placement, and financial aid.

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