Our Admissions Process
A completed application for new first-time applicants includes the following:
- Completed Common Application
- Essay (choose any of the essay prompts)
- $40 on-line application fee or valid application fee waiver
- Two (2) letters of recommendations*
- One (1) letter must come from student’s current school
- Official high school transcript* · Official SAT/ACT scores (optional for 2021-22 application)
- Student Resume(optional
*Documents with an asterisk beside it must be submitted directly from the high school and will not be accepted if submitted by the applicant.
Supplemental Materials/Supporting Documents
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required for new first-time (first-year) applicants to complete an application for admission:
- Guidance Counselor Letter of Recommendation*
- Teacher Letter of Recommendation*
- Official Copy of SAT or ACT Scores - May be on the official high school transcript or received by the College Board or ACT
- Official High School Transcript*
- Student Resume (optional)
*Documents with an asterisk beside it must be submitted directly from the high school and will not be accepted if submitted by the applicant.
It is preferred that all supporting documents be submitted electronically to applicant@spelman.edu. You are also encouraged to register with Slate.org, which will allow you to upload documents directly into the student’s Spelman application file.
Documents may be mailed to the following address if needed:
Spelman College
Office of Admissions
350 Spelman Lane
Campus Box 277
Atlanta, GA 30314