Application Requirements
Academic Transcript – Official​
First YearÌýapplicants must submit an official high school transcript. Request your transcript from your school’s registrar or guidance counselor.
TransferÌýapplicants must submit an official high school transcript, High School Equivalency Diploma, or Adult Diploma certificate with graduation/completion date. Official academic transcripts from each college, university, or other post-secondary institution attended are required. Request your transcript from your school’s registrar.
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The personal investment you make to our common good is important. Applicants are encouraged to provide information about extra-curricular/community involvement that demonstrates how you are positively impacting your community. Relevant experiences include, but are not limited to, involvement with community organizations, employment, caring for your family, clubs, the arts, athletics, leadership opportunities, honors societies, volunteer work or community service.
Application Fee​
Freshman, transfer,Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý²¹»å³Ü±ô³ÙÌýapplicants must submit a $40 non-refundable fee or acceptable fee waiver.ÌýReadmissionÌýapplicantsÌýapplicants must submit a $40 non-refundable fee.Ìý. You may also pay by mailing a check or money order to the Office of Admissions, 3800 Ãå±±½ûµØ Street, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298. Cash is also accepted.
Please note that application fees are non-refundable.
Character Statement Answered​
Applicants must indicate “yes†or “no†toÌýthis two-part question. An explanation is required for any “yes†responses.
Courses-in-Progress Provided​
First Year,Ìýtransfer,ÌýWings degree completion, andÌýWings second degreeÌýapplicants must provide a list of all courses in which they are currently enrolled or an explanation of how time has been spent if not currently enrolled
Credit Evaluation Complete​
Completed by the Office of the Registrar and reflects transferable credits and general education requirements met after review of official college, university, or post-secondary institutional transcripts.
Early Decision Agreement​
First Year Early Decision applicants for the fall termÌýsubmit this formÌýagreeing to the terms of the Early Decision plan.
Essay
A writing sample is an important component of your application. Your response provides deeper insight into who you are – your passions, your strengths and what you will bring to the Meredith community. Your essay helps us understand the experiences that have shaped you.
First YearÌýapplicants –ÌýPlease submit your thoughtful response to the following two partÌý prompt (maximum combined length should be no longer than 500 words):
- Describe the attributes of a Meredith education that make it a good fit for your future.
- Provide a personal example which demonstrates your commitment to planning, pursuing, and reaching your goals in the face of challenge.
TransferÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýWingsÌýapplicants – PleaseÌýsubmit aÌýpersonal essay on a topic of your choice (at least 250 words):
- TransferÌýapplicants may wish to address their reasons for leaving their current institution to attend Meredith.
- WingsÌýapplicantsÌýmay address their desire to return to college in general and why Meredith is an appropriate place to achieve that goal.
Home School Recommendation​
First Year home-school applicants must submitÌýtwo letters of recommendation; one must be from a non-relative.
Interview with Admissions Officer​
Applicants may be required to interview with an admissions officer.
Off-Campus Housing Form​
- First YearÌýapplicants wishing to reside off-campus must submit theÌý.
- TransferÌýstudents under the age of 21 at time of enrollment must submit anÌý.
***Note: Form must be downloaded and saved to your computer before completing.
Off-Campus Housing Approved​
All off-campus housing requests must be approved before an admission decision will be offered.
- First YearÌýapplicants must submit theÌý.
- TransferÌýstudents under the age of 21 at time of enrollment must submit theÌý.
The Admissions Office, on behalf of the applicant, will obtain approval.
Photocopy of Passport, Permanent Resident Card, Visa and/or I-94 Form​
International applicants who are non-U.S. citizens will be required to submit a photocopy of one of these documents if accepted for admissions.
Readmission Clearance: Academic Advisor​
Readmission applicants only. No action is required by the applicant. The Office of Admissions will seek feedback from the advisor regarding the student’s readmission.
Readmission Clearance: Accounting​
Readmission applicants only. No action is required by the applicant. The Office of Admissions will seek feedback from the Accounting Office regarding a student’s readmission. Clearance is not granted until all previous balances have been paid.
Readmission Clearance: Dean of Students​
Readmission applicants only. No action is required by the applicant. Office of Admissions will seek feedback from the Dean of Students regarding a student’s readmission.
Readmission Clearance: Registrar​
Readmission applicants only. No action is required by the applicant. The Office of Admissions will seek feedback from the Registrar regarding a student’s readmission.
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Professor RecommendationÌýfor transfer and Wings applicants.
Instructor RecommendationÌýfor first year applicants.
School Report – School Official Recommendation​
- First Year applicants must submit theÌýSchool Report – School Official RecommendationÌýcompleted by a high school guidance counselor.
- TransferÌýapplicants must submit theÌýSchool Report – School Official RecommendationÌýcompleted by the Dean of Students or Registrar at the current or most recent institution.
Student Signature​
First Year,Ìýtransfer, andÌýWingsÌýapplicants, who submitted a paper application, must sign to indicate that all information given on the application is complete and accurate.
U.S. Citizen Verification​
First Year,Ìýtransfer, andÌýWingsÌýapplicants confirm that country of citizenship is the United States