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Get to Know Davidson
At Davidson, you will meet talented people dedicated to lives of leadership and service. Davidson students come from every corner of the globe, and from every imaginable background. They share intellectual drive and pursue their varied interests with passion. They are collaborative and congenial, curious and enterprising. Scientists, artists, and humanitarians, Davidson students are creative thinkers who are up for a challenge.
Research
Davidson is a recognized leader in undergraduate research, scholarship and creative work across all academic programs. Faculty members integrate original research and scholarship into the classroom and encourage students to join them in extensive exploration of original work through the academic year and during the summer.
Learn MoreThe Arts
The arts are a critical part of the Davidson educational experience, with many opportunities for involvement in visual, performing, music, and literary arts. As Davidson grows its focus on broad collaboration across the arts and sciences, opportunities for involvement in the arts and a transdisciplinary approach to learning will continue to develop on and off campus.
Learn MoreInnovation & Entrepreneurship
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative reimagines a liberal arts education for the 21st century by preparing students to be innovators in a rapidly changing world. The initiative provides opportunities to blend student passions with the support, structure, and resources to address challenging problems with innovative ideas.
Learn MoreThis resource page is designed for secondary school counselors and community-based organization advisers to enhance communication between you and the members of our admission and financial aid staff.
If you have any questions about Davidson or if there are other topics you'd like to see addressed on this page or in our counselor e-newsletter, please email our Counselor Relations Coordinator, Ms. Gardner Roller Ligo, at galigo@davidson.edu. We look forward to hearing from you.
An Early Decision application to Davidson can result in three outcomes. Admit. Deny. Defer. The first two of those are clear outcomes. The third may need explanation. Deferred students' applications will be considered again within the spring selection process; those decisions will be released in late March. In the meantime, we will rely on those students to provide additional information that would be relevant to their applications, and encourage them to update their files with awards, honors, or grades received between now and early March. At this point, we also encourage them to submit applications to other colleges that are of interest to them.
In the past several years, a number of applicants who were deffered in Early Decision were offered admission in the Spring decision process, especially if their academic work showed sound accomplishment and their expressed interest in Davidson was clear.
July Experience, Davidson's pre-college program for rising high school juniors and seniors, is currently accepting applications. The 2019 session will run from June 30 - July 20. Applications are due by March 1 for priority consideration and will be accepted until April 1. A limited amount of financial aid is available. Students needing financial assistance are strongly encouraged to apply by the March 1 deadline.
Davidson invites high school juniors and their families to attend Junior Day, an open house program designed to help jump start students' college searches and introduce them to Davidson.
Registration is now open, and will fill up quickly. We look forward to welcoming your students to this extraordinary college community.
Connect with the member of our counseling staff who represents your state or region by viewing our travel map, or visiting our travel schedule to find out when we'll be in your area.
The best way to learn about all that Davidson has to offer is to experience it in person. You can help a student plan a visit to include an information session and campus tour, or to participate in one of our Open House Programs. You can also plan a visit for yourself or for a group.
The following provides information and important dates to consider as you plan.
View all important dates and deadlines for applicants.
View the academic calendars for the next three academic years.
Our application selection process is a holistic one, giving students the chance to be recognized for their individual talents, intellect and achievements. Applicants may either self-report or submit official standardized test scores for the application review process. All enrolling students must submit official scores.
Please note that beginning this year, consistent with the college's long-standing commitment to access and affordability, we accept self-reported test scores. Only those applicants who are admitted and enroll are required to submit official score reports.
Davidson continues to expand its resources and expertise in supporting the development and education of undocumented students and students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. We encourage interested applicants to apply for admission regardless of their immigration status.
The Davidson Trust makes it possible for talented students from all backgrounds to imagine coming to Davidson, and for graduates to plan for their futures based on their interests and passions. Davidson's committed to access and affordability has never been stronger:
Davidson College is dedicated to intellectual and cultural growth in the broadest sense. We welcomed students from 36 states and 23 countries to the Class of 2022.
