how to apply to elms college course catalog

by Margarett Gleichner 4 min read

Fill out the Common Application or the Elms Application. Submit your official high school transcript or GED/HiSet scores. Submit your optional application items, such as your personal statement, letters of recommendation, or test scores (SAT I or ACT).

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Elms College understands that some applicants (domestic or international) may be unable to obtain or provide official transcripts and other documents from their prior academic institutions due to the impact of COVID-19.

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How is eligibility determined for Elms?

Eligibility is determined by federal and college regulations, and is intended to provide students with the ability to help defray educational costs during the course of the academic year. Due to limited funding students are only able to work one federal work-study position per year. Elms Student Employment .

What electives are required for the Fine Arts Department?

Dance . Jazz, modern dance, contemporary ballet, and dance survey may be used as electives in fulfillment of the arts component of the core curriculum. At the discretion of the fine arts department, students majoring in art may elect two courses in dance, music, or theater as part of their major requirement.

What are the topics of study?

Topics of study include social, emotional, and cognitive development, learner differences, cultural diversity, motivation, and standardized and classroom assessment.

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Elms College is a modern part of a living tradition established over 300 years ago by the Sisters of St. Joseph — a bold group of devout, progressive changemakers. We are dedicated to providing a rigorous education animated by a community where all are welcome.

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First-Year Students

  1. Fill out the Common Application or the Elms Application.
  2. Submit your official high school transcript or GED/HiSet scores.
  3. Submit your optional application items, such as your personal statement, letters of recommendation, or test scores (SAT I or ACT). For more information about our Test Optional Admission Policy, cli...
  1. Fill out the Common Application or the Elms Application.
  2. Submit your official high school transcript or GED/HiSet scores.
  3. Submit your optional application items, such as your personal statement, letters of recommendation, or test scores (SAT I or ACT). For more information about our Test Optional Admission Policy, cli...
  4. If you are a nursing applicant, you must submit your personal statement and two letters of recommendation.

Transfer Students

  1. Fill out the Common Application or the Elms Application.
  2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
  3. Submit proof of high school completion (official transcript or a copy/photo of your diploma or GED). Note, if you’re applying with less than 24 college credits, you must submit an official high sch...
  1. Fill out the Common Application or the Elms Application.
  2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
  3. Submit proof of high school completion (official transcript or a copy/photo of your diploma or GED). Note, if you’re applying with less than 24 college credits, you must submit an official high sch...
  4. Submit your optional application items, such as your personal statement or letters of recommendation.

We Still Do ‘Snail Mail’

  • Official high school and college transcripts can mailed to: Office of Undergraduate Admission Elms College 291 Springfield Street Chicopee, MA 01013 Or can be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission electronically at [email protected].
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