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Information for Parents
of Prospective Students
Getting Started
As your child begins the college search and application process, you may be wondering where you fit into this ongoing experience. Rest assured, we've put together some useful links to important Guilford information. Please feel free to contact the Guilford Admission Office with any questions you have. We're here to help you and your child! You can reach us at 800-992-7759 or admission@guilford.edu.
"When your child goes off to college, you hope she or he finds a community that enlightens, challenges, broadens and enriches her or him for their full college career. Guilford is giving our daughter all this plus meaningful community service, classes that focus on the skills of dialogue and writing, a myriad of fun and diverse campus activities and a community that is at once lively, sensitive and highly friendly. Our daughter felt at home from Day One. We felt her happiness from Vacation One! Sharpened by Guilford's core values, our daughter sees the world differently now and eagerly anticipates her role in it."
Peter and Susan Hackett
Portland, Maine
Parents of Mary
Class of 2011
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News and Events
Guilford College has 2,833 Students, Sets Several Headcount Records
Hege Library's Carnegie Wing Marks Centennial
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Makes $50,000 Grant to Guilford for Environmental Studies
Fund Established to Honor Long-Time Guilford Coach Stuart T. Maynard
British MP Alistair Burt Meets With Political Science Students
"Guilford News" Publication Now Online
Report of the President 2008-09 Published
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Guilford Ranked Among Best Colleges, Receives 95 Green Rating from Princeton Review
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Guilford FAQ's
What does Guilford have to offer my child?
Guilford is a very unique college--one that welcomes and celebrates the individual student. We draw on Quaker and liberal arts traditions to prepare men and women for a lifetime of learning, work and constructive action dedicated to the betterment of the world. Take some time to learn more about our academic programs. You'll find a curriculum that emphasizes our core values and provides numerous opportunities for study abroad, internships and service work. With a 16:1 student to faculty ratio and small discussion-based courses, our students receive excellent preparation for wherever life takes them, whether they continue on in graduate school or enter the professional world right after graduation. Guilford also offers a rich campus life program, with student involvement in 16 inter-collegiate athletic teams, a strong intramural & recreational sports program, 37 student organizations, and a vibrant campus ministry program. They can also take advantage of hearing world-renowned speakers through the Bryan Series.
How does my child apply for admission?
The application process begins by applying online. Students may apply for admission using the Common Application, the Universal Application, or the Guilford online application. They must also submit supporting materials. We take several factors into consideration during the review process. We do not have Early Decision. Our Early Action deadline is January 15th with notification by February 15th and our Regular Decision deadline is February 15th with notification by April 1st. Students must submit their $400 enrollment deposit by May 1st.
How can my child pay for a Guilford education?
Guilford is an affordable option for families. We recognize that families are concerned about the cost of a private education. The Offices of Admission & Student Financial Services are available to answer your questions and concerns as you go through this process. Student Financial Services has put together a case studies brochure that highlights REAL students who enrolled at Guilford in the fall. The case study provides brief demographic and statistical information, family income and the details of their financial aid package. Guilford is affordable. Click here to review case studies.
Guilford offers a variety of merit-based scholarships and need-based aid. Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on a student's academic performance. Students should submit the FAFSA after January 1st of their senior year to determine what types of need-based aid they might qualify for. Please visit the Student Financial Services web site to learn more about the financial aid and student billing process.
What types of support (academic and social) does Guilford provide?
We realize that going to college is a big step for your child. Whether Guilford is 40 miles or 400 miles from your home, we understand the importance of providing support to you and your child during their time at our college. We offer various types of academic support through our Learning Commons. We also have a Counseling Center and a Student Health Center located right on campus. Our campus Public Safety Office is open and officers are available 24 hours a day. Our First Year Program facilitates our New Student Orientation program (CHAOS), the First Year Experience courses and labs, and the student programming during a student's first year at Guilford. Our residence halls are designed to provide a safe and healthy living environment for students.
Who is my child's admission counselor?
Our admission counselors work with students based on high school state. So, if your child's home state is California but they go to school in Connecticut, your contact would be the counselor for Connecticut. Click here to find your child's admission counselor.
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