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Emmanuel College (MA) campus
Emmanuel is a coeducational, residential college with a 17-acre campus in the heart of Boston's educational, scientific, cultural and medical communities. At Emmanuel College, excellence in the liberal arts and sciences intersects with experiential learning opportunities, including student-faculty collaboration on research and scholarship; internships with an array of corporations, institutions and nonprofits; service learning; study abroad programs; and scores of co-curricular activities that promote engagement and leadership.
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Academic programs

  • Research
  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Public health

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

First-year

Emmanuel College welcomes applications from students across the country and around the world. Our students come from 37 states and territories as well as 38 countries, and bring with them a wealth of experiences and knowledge to share with the Emmanuel community. In our application review we consider all aspects of your academic record and co-curricular experiences as part of the admissions decision. Emmanuel College is a test-optional institution for all academic programs, including nursing.

For more information on requirements and deadlines please visit out website.

Transfer

Fall Semester Deadline: May 1*   

Spring Semester Deadline : December 1*  

*These deadlines are for priority admissions consideration.   

Emmanuel College reviews and released admissions decisions for transfer students on a rolling basis. Application consideration after these priority dates may still be considered on a space available basis.

Students who are admitted to Emmanuel will receive a transfer credit evaluation from the Registrar's Office, detailing which completed college courses will receive credit at Emmanuel College. Please allow two to three weeks following your acceptance for the transfer credit evaluation process to be completed.   

You can see a list if all requirements for our transfer applicants here. 

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Additional information

Your Application Portal
Please watch your email inbox for a link to your application portal. Your application portal will allow you to track the status of your supporting application documents. In order to be considered for admission all supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline. We encourage you to monitor your application portal and email address regularly for communications regarding your application. 

Scholarships and Financial Aid
Every student admitted to Emmanuel is automatically considered for merit aid, with scholarships upwards of $30,000. Emmanuel also accepts the FAFSA for students who would like to be considered for need-based aid.

Visit us

Your journey starts here! Visit Emmanuel College and explore our campus through a tour, personal interview, virtual information session, or our open house events. Then discover the world-class city of Boston we call home. Please explore our full visit offerings and find which one is right for you. 

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"When I stepped onto campus, there was an energy about it that made me feel very motivated and inspired"