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In the last 40 years, The Evergreen State College has built a national reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. US News & World Report consistently rates Evergreen as a leader in Learning Communities and as a top college for developing programs for freshmen. Evergreen's learning community is perfect for you because our integrated curriculum affords you opportunities for active learning and greater interaction between students and professors. Newsweek-Kaplan's 2004 edition of How to Get Into College included Evergreen in their list of "12 Hot Schools," noting that you will get "more for your money" because of Evergreen's "private-school size, curriculum and educational chops."
I am ready to—
Apply Now!
The undergraduate application for admission is available online. Follow the directions and we'll get your application tomorrow. You will also find answers to the admission application process.
Visit Evergreen
We invite you to visit Evergreen. Walk across Red Square and feel the lively campus atmosphere. Explore the surrounding forest and stroll along the beach. Sit in on a seminar, get to know students and faculty and ask questions, lots of questions. You can also schedule an overnight visit and check out the inside perspective of living on campus. You will find more information about our open house events for you and your family members.
Check out our interactive campus map if you can't come to Olympia..
Get on the Mailing List
Complete the online form and we'll send you an application and publications about the Evergreen community and the academic programs. We will also send you invitations to events in your community and on campus activities for you and your family members.
I am Looking for—
Costs
Find out about the estimated Cost of Attendance (tuition, fees, books, room and board, transportation and personal needs). Information about financial aid, scholarships, and student employment is also included.
Forms
Are you looking for a form? The four-page undergraduate application, Personal Statement and checklists are among the many PDFs for you to dowload. Adobe Reader is provided for free.
Important Dates
There are so many dates and deadlines to remember! Get out your calendar and write down the priority admissions date, the deadline for scholarships, when to submit your application for financial aid. You can also access our travel schedule and meet an Admissions Counselor in your community.
More About Evergreen
Are you looking for a broad overview of the college? More about Evergreen and Evergreen Facts may be a great starting point. Evergreen is fully accredited as a baccalaureate and graduate degree granting institution by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Student Life! Blog on
Get the insider’s scoop on what’s happening. Read reactions from others who are also thinking about joining the Evergreen community. Of course, it wouldn’t be a blog if you didn’t add your comments, too.
Ways to Contact Admissions Are you looking for our mailing address or our telephone number? Perhaps you're looking for an admissions counselor's email address. Ways to Contact Admissions will get you in touch with us fast.
I will be—
A Freshman Student
- Are you a high school senior?
- Have you graduated from high school, but have not attended a college or university?
- Do you have a GED and have not attended college?
- Have you completed less than one year of college?
If you answered "yes" to any one of these questions you are a freshman. You'll find information about Evergreen's admission criteria for freshmen applicants. You can also find a list of acceptable college-preparatory coursework and information for home school applicants. High school seniors who have completed college courses through Running Start or through College in the High School, should also review the admission criteria for freshmen.
A Transfer Student You will be considered for admission as a transfer student to Evergreen if—
- you have completed at least a full year in college, attending full time and
- you have graduated from high school or have a GED.
You'll find information about Evergreen's admission criteria for transfer applicants. You can also access the transfer credit policy, a list of acceptable transfer and technical transfer degrees, Upside Down degree information and course transfer guides.
An Adult Student
More than a third of Evergreen students are adults (25 years of age or older) and come from every walk of life. Adult students make a significant contribution to the learning community because they bring the rich diversity of their experiences to the classroom. As you share your impressions and opinions, you will also find that the idealism of your more youthful classmates may enhance your perceptions and attitudes.
A Graduate Student
Evergreen supports four graduate programs: Master of Education, Master of Environmental Studies, Master of Public Administration and Master in Teaching. The Public Administration graduate program has three distinctive concentrations: Public & Nonprofit Administration, Public Policy and Tribal Governance. You can get basic information and the Graduate Student Cost of Attendance before visiting Web pages maintained by the graduate programs.
A Returning Student
Is this you?
- You were formally admitted to Evergreen and you registered as a matriculating student.
- You attended at least one quarter and then decided to take a Leave of Absence.
- It's been more than a year since you last registered.
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You were formally admitted to Evergreen and you registered as a matriculating student.
- You attended at least one quarter and then decided to withdraw.
If you answered "yes" to either question you need to reapply for formal admission to Evergreen. Read through A Returning Student for more information.
An International Student
International students enroll at Evergreen every year from Albania, Armenia, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Norway, Oman, Peru, Russian Federation, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
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