Homeschooled Students
Apply as a Homeschooled Student
Elizabethtown College acknowledges and values prospective homeschooled students seeking college admission in Pennsylvania. Our admission process is designed so these students receive guidance and support from start to finish. We are excited about your interest in Elizabethtown, and look forward to learning more about your achievements.
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Four Steps to Apply to Etown:
1 The 2026 Elizabethtown College Application and Common Application open on Aug. 1, 2025. Complete either the Etown Application or Common Application to begin the application process at Etown. Please note, one is not preferred over the other. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email and instructions to set up your personal admissions portal. By checking your portal regularly, you can stay up to date on the progress of your application. This is also where decisions are posted.
2 Request to have one letter of recommendation* submitted from the primary instructor/evaluator of your homeschool program. This letter should come from the person who has been most responsible for your academic learning, and who can highlight your academic abilities (this person is often, but not always a parent or guardian).
3 Request to have your official high school transcript* submitted showing work completed at least through your junior year. High school students taking college coursework can request to have to have their transcripts submitted directly to us from the credit-granting institutions.* Please see our website for additional details.
4 Standardized Test Scores - Applications will be reviewed with or without standardized tests with the exception of the Physician Assistant Program. Please see our website for our Test Optional Policy.
*To fulfill this requirement, official documents must come to us directly from your home education program, accreditation agency, recommender or credit granting institution. Generally speaking, official credentials can be submitted via secure electronic services, emailed to apply@etown.edu, or mailed to: Elizabethtown College, 1 Alpha Drive, Office of Admissions, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
Deadlines and Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants must graduate from an accredited secondary school, a state Department of Education-approved program, or a homeschool program that meets state requirements with at least four years of English, three years of mathematics, two years of laboratory sciences, two years of social studies, and two years of foreign languages.*
*We acknowledge that each high school or homeschool program has its own set of requirements.
Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions regarding the suggested guidelines above.
Interviews
Interviews are not required* (see exceptions below), however students are encouraged to visit campus.
*Applicants may be required to interview if additional information is needed during the application review process.
Test Optional*
Standardized Tests Optional* - Elizabethtown College will review applications with or without SAT's or ACT's. There will be no penalty for choosing not to submit scores. These wavier options are non-applicable for international students and those applying to the Physician Assistant Program.
For those submitting scores, you may select either SAT or ACT, one test is not preferred over another. Official scores can be sent directly to Elizabethtown College through College Board using code 2225 or ACT using code 3568.
Special Program Requirements
The following programs and majors have specific deadlines and additional requirements:
- Occupational Therapy – Priority Deadline January 15 / Interview Required
- Physician Assistant – Priority Deadline November 3 / General Deadline December 3 / Final Deadline January 15
- Music – Audition Required
- Pre-medical Primary Care Program – Deadline January 15 / Invitation to Interview
- Law Early Admissions Program – Deadline March 15
- Honors Program – Deadline March 15 / Invitation to Interview
- Stamps Scholarship – Deadline January 15 / Invitation to Interview. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all optional application essays.
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – Deadline January 15 / Invitation to Interview
Credit Transfer
Check on the College's transfer credit policy for the following programs:
- Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate (IB) and International Advanced Secondary Program
- Dual Enrollment
What is Elizabethtown College Known For?
We Educate for Service
Our students work, learn, and live by our motto 'Educate for Service'. Whether it is service through community advocacy, work with faith-based organizations, or any culmination of service projects they choose to undertake, we encourage our students to do good in the world regardless of what they do or how they do it. Our students have the opportunity to share and explore the values that make them unique, and work with others in a meaningful and empowering way.
A Personalized Experience
Our 14:1 student to faculty ratio is perfect for students looking for personal attention in the classroom. This allows faculty in each of our 140+ majors and minors to develop strong connections with their students, providing an individualized educational experience and opportunities for mentorship. When you arrive on campus for your first semester, you are provided with faculty advisors and student mentors through our First Year Seminar (FYS) program. You’ll meet your advisor and mentors during orientation, and they’ll be close by to help you throughout your transition to college during the first semester. After the first semester, you’ll receive an advisor from your academic department. Almost all of our faculty members are full time, which provides our students with flexible access to their professors in and out of class.
A Student-Centered Culture and Active Campus Community
We don’t just promise a supportive, caring, and vibrant community, we live it, with over 80% of our students living on our beautiful 204-acre campus. Etown’s student-centered culture is at the heart of everything we do, from being known for faculty mentoring to connecting students to nearby city centers for internship and career opportunities to the way we intentionally bridge community life, service, athletics, arts, and academics so you can discover your most fulfilling path. With more than 75 student organizations to choose from, it is easy for you to get involved from day one. Our large selection of clubs and student-groups encompass a wide scope of interests and academic disciplines, ranging from multiple faith-based student groups, to groups devoted to the arts and theater, and everything in between. Outside of our organized groups, we also offer multiple opportunities for students to get involved in campus activities from world-renowned speakers to student-run events (movies, improv comedy, field-games) to intramural sports and wellness events.
Check Out Some of Our Visit Opportunities
We offer a variety of visit options — select the one that best fits your schedule and interests. Or, view all of our visit options.
All forms and questions can be directed to:
Office of Admissions
Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2298