G1.2 First-year Admission Early Decision

Effective Date: January 1, 2003
Last Reviewed: March 10, 2021


For those applicants who consider Stonehill College their first choice school, the option of the Early Decision Plan is available.

Under this plan, applicants are permitted to apply for regular admission to other institutions, but they may apply to only one institution for Early Decision.

Early Decision applicants must submit all materials by November 1. All applicants will be notified of a decision by December 31. Applicants not accepted for Early Decision will either be denied or deferred to the regular decision process.

If accepted to Stonehill, the applicant agrees to enroll, submit a $300 commitment deposit by January 31, and withdraw all other applications.

If financial assistance is being requested, the PROFILE registration form must be filed by October 1, the PROFILE application form no later than October 15, and the FAFSA by February 1. Financial aid candidates are required to submit the commitment deposit only if their financial need as determined by the PROFILE has been met.