Admissions Requirements & Application
Admission decisions rely heavily on the student's written application, essays, and interview. The prospective student should take great care in writing the required essays; they should represent the student's best effort.
Printable PDF: Application for Admission
References
Gutenberg College requires applicants to submit two references forms, one from someone who knows that the applicant’s academic capabilities are commensurate with Gutenberg’s demanding curriculum and one from someone who can attest to the applicant’s maturity/readiness to tackle the personal issues raised and discussed throughout Gutenberg’s Great Books program. Reference writers should mail the forms to: Admissions, Gutenberg College; 1883 University Street; Eugene, OR 97403.
Printable PDF: Academic Recommendation
Printable PDF: Character Recommendation
SAT Scores
All applicants must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), although Gutenberg College has not set a minimum score for acceptance. Scores should be sent to Gutenberg College. Students who do not have access to this test may request a waiver.
Gutenberg College's SAT code is 2605.
For futher information about the SAT or to register, go to www.collegeboard.com.
A complete application will include the following:
- A completed Application for Admission form
- Two written essays
- Two references: an academic recommendation and a character recommendation
- SAT scores
- High school transcript
- Copy of high-school diploma or G.E.D. certificate and written description of course of study
- College transcripts (if pertinent)
- A nonrefundable application fee in the form of a check or money order for $40.00 ($60.00 for late applications), payable to Gutenberg College.
Matriculation Fee
If a student's application for admission is accepted, the student will be asked to sign a "letter of intent" stating that he or she intends to attend in the fall. The student will also be asked to pay a $450 non-refundable matriculation fee. One hundred percent of this fee will be credited toward the Books & Fees charge due on the first day of fall classes. (See Tuition & Fees in the Business Affairs section.)
Deadline for applying to Gutenberg College: March 1.
Applications for admission should be received at Gutenberg College by March 1 preceding the fall quarter the applicant anticipates beginning classes. Late applications may be considered.* Class size is limited.
*Late application fee is $60.00.
Deadline for applying to live at Gutenberg: March 1.
Students who want to live at Gutenberg College should apply by March 1. Housing is limited, and interested applicants are urged to apply early. Late applications will be accepted, but if no room is available, late applicants will be placed on a waiting list. See Housing for more information about living at Gutenberg College.
Printable PDF: Application for Residence. (The $20 application fee is waived for students also applying to Gutenberg's undergraduate program.)
