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First-Year Students

Start Your Journey at Montreat College
At Montreat College, we’re committed to helping you take the next step in your education with a personalized and seamless admissions process. Discover a Christ-centered community where you’ll thrive academically, grow in your faith, and prepare for a purposeful career!
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How to Apply

Getting started is simple! First-year students should submit the following:

  • A Free Online Application – Applying is quick and easy, with no cost to get started
  • Your High School Transcript – We’ll review your courses and GPA to determine admission. A final official transcript is required before enrollment
  • Optional Test Scores (ACT, CLT, or SAT) – While not required, submitting a score can help with Honors Program consideration. (We do not super score.)

Send transcripts and test scores to:

Email:
admissions@montreat.edu

Mail:
Montreat College Admissions
PO Box 1267
Montreat, NC 28757

Admission Requirements

We welcome students who are ready to thrive! The minimum admission requirement is a 2.75 unweighted GPA.

Applicants below this threshold will be reviewed individually and may receive conditional acceptance.

Conditionally accepted students can take up to 14 credit hours in their first semester and will enroll in “Foundations of Faith and Learning” and “College Success Lab” to set them up for success.

AP or Dual Enrollment Credits

Transferring your hard-earned credits to Montreat College has never been easier. With Montreat College’s transfer credit evaluator (TRACE), our user-friendly tool shows you how your coursework transfers and how close you are to earning your degree.

Start your success story at Montreat.

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Why Montreat?

Whether you’re finishing high school or transferring from another institution, where you go to college is a big decision, and we believe that Montreat College is the perfect place for you to grow, learn, and thrive. Our vibrant campus at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our dedicated faculty, rigorous academic programs, and our talented student body create a unique and inspiring environment where you can develop a clear sense of identity and affirm your sense of purpose to honor God and serve others.

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Thrive Center

The Thrive Center supports you in your academic career by helping you improve your study skills, manage your time, learn strategies to complete class projects. You can meet with peer tutors at the Writing Center or the Math Center.

It also supports you beyond your academic career with resources for finding your calling, researching careers, finding internships, building your resume, applying to graduate school, and finding a job.