First year applicants will have completed high school (or the equivalent) prior to enrolling. Applicants who have completed one semester or more at another college after high school completion are not eligible to apply as first-year students. Bennington College is test optional and does not charge an application fee. Application Deadlines: Spring: November 1 Fall: Early Decision 1 - November 15 Early Action - December 1 Early Decision 2 - January 15 Regular Decision - January 15

Transfer students are an integral part of our community. Bennington values the unique perspectives and contributions that transfer students bring to campus. Approximately ten percent of our student body transferred here from four-year liberal arts colleges, universities, and community. If you have graduated from high school (or earned a high school equivalency) and subsequently went on to earn college credit, you are a transfer applicant. Please apply as a transfer even if you have withdrawn from your degree program or are not currently enrolled. Bennington does not charge an application fee.