Due to an increased interest in Keene State College, we have reached full capacity for all students applying as first-year students for the Fall 2008 semester. All first-year applications received will be processed for the Spring 2009 semester.

Admission Requirements
We expect all applicants to Keene State College to be enrolled in a strong academic program. Simply completing the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the College. Applicants must maintain a challenging course load during their senior year. Essays, recommendations, participation in extracurricular activities, and other information such as test scores are also considered. Most of all, Keene State wants students who are ready to learn.

First-year applicants must submit the following information:

1. Completed application with fee
2. Official high school transcript including first marking period grades for senior year.
3. SAT or ACT scores
4. Essay
5. Recommendation

Coursework must include at least these 14 academic units at the College Prep level or above:

• English – 4 units
• Mathematics – 3 units
  (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, or the equivalent)
• Science – 3 units
• Social Studies – 2 units
• Academic Electives – 2 units from any of the above categories as well as World Languages and Arts and Humanities

Grade-Point Average
The grade-point average used for admissions purposes is based on college preparatory, honors, and advanced placement courses. Grade-point average is calculated after the first marking period of senior year.

Home-Schooled Students
Academic preparation for home-schooled students must include at least the 14 academic courses required of all students. SAT scores are required of all home-schooled students.

Transfer Students
Please refer to the KSC catalog for transfer requirements.

Application Requirements

When to apply
You may apply to Keene State College for either the fall or spring semester. While Keene State considers applications on a rolling admissions basis, first-year students are encouraged to apply by April 1 for the fall and December 1 for the spring semester. Transfer applicants are urged to apply and complete their credentials by April 1 for the fall semester and by December 1 for the spring semester. Keene State College reserves the right to close admissions, regardless of these deadlines, once class capacity has been reached.

KSC Application
If you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed you can view and print the Freshman/Transfer application, Readmit application, or contact the Admissions Office at admissions@keene.edu to request a paper copy. If you would like to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click here.

Online Application
You can complete your application and pay your fee online! This application allows you to save and complete your information over multiple sessions. All of your data and payment information are stored and transmitted in a secure environment.

Transfer students must complete the Transfer Recommendation form.

Foreign students must complete the Certification of Finances form.

Visiting
We strongly encourage prospective students to visit our campus. You may schedule a visit by calling the Admissions Office, 603-358-2276 or 800-KSC-1909.

Graduate Study in Education
The School of Professional and Graduate Studies offers Keene State's only graduate program.

• Information – For the latest information about Graduate Studies, including changes to programs for next year, click here.
• Application – Graduate Study Application – in PDF format.
• Catalog – For a list of 2007-08 programs, consult the college catalog.
• Questions – If you have any questions, please contact the Graduate Study in Education Office.

Updated: April 2, 2008