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• Early decision (ED) is a binding agreement which means you're commitment to enroll is signified by your admission to the college.
• This option is if H-SC is your first choice
• ED applicants cannot apply Early Decision to other institutions.
• ED applicants can apply EA to other colleges, but must withdraw those applications if admitted to Hampden-Sydney

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Notification of decision: ED I admission decisions released for completed application by November 6

• Early Action (EA) applicants may apply to other Early Action and Early Decision colleges.
• Binding Early Decision and Early Decision II applicants to other schools can also apply Early Action to Hampden-Sydney.
• You have until May 1, 2027, to confirm your enrollment.

Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Notification of decision: EA I admission decision released for completed application by November 24

• Early Action (EA) applicants may apply to other Early Action and Early Decision colleges.
• Binding Early Decision and Early Decision II applicants to other schools can also apply Early Action to Hampden-Sydney.
• You have until May 1, 2027, to confirm your enrollment.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
Notification of decision: EA II admission decisions are released for completed application by December 18

• Early decision (ED) is a binding agreement which means you're commitment to enroll is signified by your admission to the college.
• This option is if H-SC is your first choice
• ED applicants cannot apply Early Decision II to other institutions.
• ED applicants can apply EA to other colleges, but must withdraw those applications if admitted to Hampden-Sydney

Application Deadline (and Full-Ride Priority Deadline): January 15, 2027
Notification of decision: ED II admission decisions released for completed application by February 5

• Regular Decision (RD) applicants may apply ED or EA to other institutions.
• You have until May 1, 2027, to confirm your enrollment.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2027
Notification of decision: RD admission decisions released for complete application in mid- February

Hampden-Sydney College has always believed that the measure of your intelligence and potential requires a deeper look. We know that your life experiences, work-ethic, and future aspirations all play a role in the man you are and the man you wish to become. That is why we believe so strongly in the interview process. While all prospective applicants are encouraged to take the SAT or ACT and submit their standardized test scores as a part of their admission file, students may apply for admission without submitting standardized test scores and will not be penalized.

If you chose to apply via our test optional plan, you must confirm your intent to do so on your application for admission. Your application will not be considered unless you submit your college essay and you will be required to interview with a member of the Office of Admission. There are some exceptions to the test-optional policy. International students who need to demonstrate English proficiency and homeschooled students may still be required to submit scores from the appropriate test.

Hampden-Sydney College remains committed to evaluating the whole person.

• Prospective students are expected to have mastered a solid college-preparatory program before entering Hampden-Sydney, including at least
  • four units of English
  • two units of one foreign language
  • three units of mathematics (Algebra I & II and Geometry)
  • two units of natural science (one of which must be a laboratory course) and
  • one unit of social science
  • a third unit of foreign language and a fourth unit of mathematics recommended

• SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT 
• Mid 50%: SAT 1020-1220, ACT 21-27
• GPA: 3.0-3.8

• Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Information (Information is found in the "Admission" section of the Academic Catalogue)
• Dual Enrollment Course Information