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Spring/Fall 2025 Semester
We're excited to start accepting first-year applications for the Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 semesters! Choose the Spring/Fall 2025 button below to get started.
Fall 2024 Semester
Looking to start this fall? There is still time to apply and start classes.
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Transfer Students
Looking to transfer? Learn more about the transfer process.
Submit your application by our Early Decision I/Early Action I deadline of November 15 to receive a $3,000 Early Application Scholarship. Apply by our Early Decision II/Early Action II deadline of February 15 to receive a $2,000 Early Application Scholarship. *Application must be fully complete to receive this scholarship.
We’ve made the Merrimack application process easy! There is no application fee and test scores are not required.
There is NO fee to apply and test scores are NOT required as part of your application. Our philosophy is that we want to learn about YOU – your goals, interests and why you’re a great fit to join our Merrimack community. We look closely at your transcript and GPA to evaluate your academic performance and will not use test scores in this process.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Admission Plan | Application Deadline | Admission Decision | Deposit Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Early Decision | November 15 | Mid-December | January 15 |
Early Action I | November 15 | Mid-December | May 1 |
Early Decision II | January 15 | February 1 | March 1 |
Early Action II | January 15 | February 1 | May 1 |
Regular Decision | February 15 | Weekly starting on March 1 | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
Rolling | August 15 | Within a week of application completion | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
| Admission Plan | Application Deadline | Admission Decision | Deposit Deadline |
| Early Decision | November 15 | Mid-December | January 15 |
| Early Action I | November 15 | Mid-December | May 1 |
| Early Decision II | January 15 | February 1 | May 1 |
| Early Action II | January 15 | February 1 | May 1 |
| Regular Decision | February 15 | Weekly starting on March 1 | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
| Rolling | August 1 | Within a week of application completion | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
Admission Plan | Application Deadline | Admission Decision | Deposit Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Early Action | November 15 | Starting late-October and then within a week of application completion | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
Rolling | November 16 – January 6 | Starting late-November and then within a week of application completion | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
| Admission Plan | Application Deadline | Admission Decision | Deposit Deadline |
| Early Action | November 15 | Starting late-October and then within a week of application completion | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
| Rolling | November 16 – January 6 | Starting late-November and then within a week of application completion | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
Tip: The deadlines above are here to help as your guide to submitting your application. Now, it’s important to remember that Merrimack only requires your application by the deadline. The rest of your supporting documents can be submitted shortly after, and you can always reach out to your admission counselor if you need a little more time.
In order for a freshman application to be considered “complete,” you must complete the following items:
Optional: We encourage you to submit first-quarter or trimester grades and any supplemental documents you would like us to review, such as a letter of recommendation or resume.
Visit the Transfer Application webpage.
Visit the International Application webpage.
We do not use test scores in our application review process. Instead, we look closely at your transcript, GPA and other application documents to evaluate your academic performance and fit.
You applied! Nice work!
We’re excited to learn more about you. Start (or continue) your application below and get in touch with us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
There is NO fee to apply and test scores are NOT required as part of your application. Our philosophy is that we want to learn about YOU – your goals, interests and why you’re a great fit to join our Merrimack community. We look closely at your transcript and GPA to evaluate your academic performance and will not use test scores in this process.
Which application should you submit?
Tip: The deadlines above are here to help as your guide to submitting your application. Now, it’s important to remember that Merrimack only requires your application by the deadline. The rest of your supporting documents can be submitted shortly after, and you can always reach out to your admission counselor if you need a little more time.
| Admission Plan | Application Deadline | Admission Decision | Deposit Deadline |
| Early Decision | November 15 | Mid December | January 15 |
| Early Action | November 15 | Mid December | May 1 |
| Rolling | November 16 – August 1 | Starting late-December and then within a week of application completion | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
| Admission Plan | Application Deadline | Admission Decision | Deposit Deadline |
| Early Action | November 15 | Starting late-October and then within a week of application completion | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
| Rolling | November 16 – January 6 | Starting late-November and then within a week of application completion | Rolling (based on time of admission) |
In order for a freshman application to be considered “complete,” you must complete the following items:
We encourage you to submit first quarter or trimester grades and any supplemental documents you would like us to review. This can include additional recommendations or resumes.
Standardized tests scores will not be required for students applying for nursing for the fall of 2024.
Visit the Transfer Application webpage.
Visit the International Application webpage.
If you apply by January 15th, you'll receive a $500 annual grant added to your financial aid package.
Merrimack’s Admission Committee considers every aspect of your application and credentials, including the following:
We do not use test scores in our application review process. Instead, we look closely at your transcript, GPA and other application documents to evaluate your academic performance and fit.
Standardized tests scores will not be required for students applying for nursing for the fall of 2024.
You applied! Nice work! Once you submit your application, you will receive an email with further instructions to log into your application portal. Through this application portal, you’ll be able to see if we are missing any items, update your information, view your documents, and check your application status. This is also where you will be informed of your admission decision.
Admission-related materials not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Merrimack College
315 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Orientation Coordinator Jandeliz Hernandez ‘25 helped welcome Merrimack’s newest students during the two-day event.
