First-Year Students

The Admissions process and the educational experience at Hartwick have always been highly personal. We look forward to learning your story.

START YOUR HARTWICK EXPERIENCE TODAY

  • Complete either the Hartwick Application or the Common Application
  • Submit your high school transcript
  • Personal Essay (strongly recommended but, not required)
  • Recommendation letters (strongly recommended but, not required)
  • Set up a chat with your personal admissions counselor (strongly recommended but, not required)
  • Official final high school transcripts with date of graduation and transcripts of all previous college coursework are required prior to enrollment.
  • SAT/ACT scores are OPTIONAL
  • Submit SAT scores to Hartwick using institution code: 2288
  • Submit ACT scores to Hartwick using institution code: 2756

CHECK Requirements & DEADLINES

The first step to making an impact on the world is yours. Apply today!

Complete either the Hartwick Application or the Common Application.

MUSIC AND ART MAJORS

Hartwick College offers fine academic programs in music and art, as well as a range of extracurricular activities in both fields, and a lively array of cultural events and organizations (including our own museum — with a gallery that shows student art!).

In addition to our regular admission criteria, students planning to major in music are required to have an audition. While a portfolio is not required for admission to the art department, it is encouraged.

Schedule an audition

Find out more about art portfolios.

NURSING MAJORS

SAT/ACT test scores are optional, but highly recommended for those applying to the nursing program.

Submit SAT scores to Hartwick using institution code: 2288

Submit ACT scores to Hartwick using institution code: 2756

HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS

In addition to meeting all stated applications requirements, home-schooled students must submit the following:

Transcripts that are accompanied by course descriptions and/or syllabi.

At least one recommendation from an outside instructor or employer.

SAT I or ACT test (Students are encouraged to take at least three SAT II subject tests.)

Submit SAT scores to Hartwick using institution code: 2288.

Submit ACT scores to Hartwick using institution code: 2756.

Contact Us

Phone:  888-HARTWICK (888-427-8942)
Email:  admissions@hartwick.edu
Fax:  607-431-4102 or 607-431-4154
Hartwick College, Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 4022
Oneonta, NY 13820