Applying to Highlands College
Highlands College is for students between the age of 17–24.
For students interested in Highlands College over the age of 24, please view our Leadership Institute.
What to Expect
The Application Process
You’ve worked so hard to get to this point—you’ve taken tests, you’ve stayed up late studying, you may have had a job, or joined clubs, or volunteered. We are excited to read your application to Highlands College – the record of all of your hard work.
Our team is here for you—every step of the way!
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Transcripts
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Online Application
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Received Recommendation
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Completed Background Check Questionnaire
– If you are 18 or older, please complete the background check consent form in your application.
– If you are under 18, please complete the student background questionnaire, as well as a parent or legal guardian to complete the parent background questionnaire.
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Highlands College Admissions Interview
Dates to Remember
Dates to remember for fall 2025 applicants
AUGUST 1, 2024
Admissions Decisions Begin
Fall 2025 applicants who have submitted all required items are being reviewed by the admissions committee, and decisions will be released beginning in August.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Highlands College Scholarship Opens
To be eligible to apply for scholarships, applicants are required to submit all admissions application items to Highlands College. Scholarship applications submitted on or before November 1, 2024, will be eligible to receive a scholarship notification as early as November 15, 2024. Applications submitted after November 1st may be subject to a longer review time due to a more competitive applicant pool.
Financial Program Application Opens
Your admission application and scholarship application must be submitted to apply for Financial Program Awards. The Financial Program Priority Date is March 1st. Program applications submitted before March 1st will be eligible to receive an award notification as early as March 15th.
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Major Applications Open
If you are interested in the Worship Arts Major, Technical Arts Major, or Visual Arts Major you will need to complete an additional application to be accepted into your desired program.
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Early Commit Date
Making a college decision is an exciting experience and we want to celebrate with you! By making a college decision early, you will be able to secure your eligibility for early benefits and incentives for Fall 2025. Once you receive your admission decision, I will send you information about how you can secure your spot at Highlands College!
MARCH 15, 2025
Financial Program Awards Begin
Your admission application and scholarship application must be submitted to apply for Financial Program Awards. The Financial Program Priority Date is March 1st. Program applications submitted before March 1st will be eligible to receive an award notification as early as March 15th.
MAY 1, 2025
National College Decision Day
You can lock in scholarship awards by making your official decision to attend Highlands College by May 1, 2025. Once admission decisions have been received, I will send you next steps on how you can confirm your intended enrollment at Highlands College.
AUGUST 2025
Fall ’25 Semester Starts
Tuition and Fees
Our Financial Program creates the opportunity for Highlands College students to graduate with financial freedom and empowered to reach the world.
Discover the more you were made for at Highlands College
Have a Question?
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, please refer to the Highlands College frequently asked questions page or contact our team.
Transfer Student Information
Transferring schools is a big step, and we’re here to make the transition as smooth as possible. While your hard-earned credits will transfer with you, we welcome all incoming students—including transfers—as freshmen when it comes to campus experiences and academic requirements. This approach allows you to experience the full range of our unique holistic program from day one.
Highlands College Non-Discrimination Policy
Highlands College admits students who are Christians of good character 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 school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.