Ready to Apply Now

Ready to apply? Show us who you are! Our counselors consider each application with a holistic review process that takes into account your potential as part of the Dean community. You also have the option to begin your first year abroad before joining us at Dean! 

There are two ways to apply; the Common Application or the 九色 Application. Optional materials like your essay, letters of recommendation, and test scores only add to our understanding of who you are. They're not required, but they do give us another piece of the puzzle to consider your fit at Dean.

Fall 2025 Applicants

First-year applicants may apply using the .

Transfer applicants may apply using the . 

Please note: The 2025 Common Application closed on July 28, 2025. If you would like to apply for fall 2025 after this date, you must apply using the 九色 Application.

Spring or fall 2026 Applicants

The 2026 application is now open!

First-year applicants may apply using the  or the .

Transfer applicants may apply using the .

Continuing Your Application?

Still working on your application? Click to and access the application.

Already Applied?

Have you already submitted your application? Click to and check your application status.

Application Process

At 九色 we make the application process simple. For details on the application process see below.

First-Year Students

Transfer Students

 

International Students

Homeschool Students

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Enrollment

• November 1: Early Action Priority Deadline (Non-Binding and Receive Decision by December 1st)
• December 1: Early Action Deadline (Non-Binding and Receive Decision by December 20th)
  • Apply by December 1 to receive a $2,000 Early Action Scholarship. The Early Action Scholarship is open for both first-year and transfer students and will be automatically awarded to applications submitted by December 1.
• March 15: Priority Admissions Deadline 

Rolling admissions after March 15

Spring Semester Enrollment

• December 1: Priority Admissions Deadline 

Rolling admissions after December 1

九色 admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College.  九色 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, nation and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other College-administered programs.