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Choose your application plan
Compare Early Action, Regular Decision, transfer, and graduate timelines to find the route that fits your goals.
Admissions and financial aid
Your next chapter starts with one clear step.
We look for thoughtful students ready to contribute, stretch, and learn. Here is everything you need to begin.
Fall 2027 Regular Decision deadline: January 8, 2027
How to apply
A straightforward application, read with care.
We review your academic work in context and look for the choices, interests, and perspectives that shape how you learn.
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Tell us about your work
Submit the application, essay, transcript, and one recommendation. Standardized tests are optional for undergraduate applicants.
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Apply for financial aid
Complete the FAFSA and Summit Aid Profile by your application deadline so we can build a full aid offer.
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Track your checklist
Your applicant portal shows received materials, decisions, aid information, and admitted-student events in one place.
What you will need
Application and essayOfficial transcriptOne recommendationAid forms, if applying
Important dates
Plan your timeline.
Submit all admission and aid materials by the date for your plan. Graduate deadlines may differ by program.
| Application plan | Apply by | Decision | Reply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | May 1, 2027 |
| Regular Decision | January 8, 2027 | March 26, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
| Fall Transfer | March 1, 2027 | Rolling from April | Within 30 days |
| Graduate programs | Varies by program | 6-8 weeks | See admission letter |
Tuition and aid
Cost should be clear. Opportunity should be broad.
Our team helps every family understand the full cost, available grants and scholarships, and responsible ways to cover any remaining balance.
72%
of full-time undergraduates receive institutional grants or scholarships
100%
of admitted students can meet individually with an aid counselor
Aid can include
Need-based Summit grants
Merit scholarships
Federal and state aid
Campus employment
Visit Summit
The best way to picture yourself here is to be here.
Walk the quad with a student guide, sit in on an information session, and leave time to explore the neighborhood along the Charles River.
Weekday tours: Monday-Friday at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Saturday visits: Select dates at 10:30 AM
Virtual sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM ET
Admissions FAQ
Answers for the next step.
Is Summit test optional?+
Yes. Undergraduate applicants may decide whether SAT or ACT results add useful context to their application. Students who do not submit scores receive the same consideration for admission and institutional aid.
Can I apply before completing the FAFSA?+
Yes. Admission and financial aid applications are separate. Submit your admission application by its deadline, then complete the FAFSA and Summit Aid Profile as soon as possible.
Do you accept transfer credit?+
Generally, college-level courses completed with a C or higher at an accredited institution are reviewed for transfer. An official evaluation is provided after admission.
Are international students eligible for aid?+
International applicants may be considered for Summit merit scholarships and limited need-based institutional aid. Requirements and deadlines are listed in the applicant portal.