Your Journey Starts Here

Applying to Guilford College is simple and free. To kick off the application process, find the category that best fits your plan. If you have any questions along the way, we're here to help.

Winter Open House on Feb. 18, 2019

High school seniors are invited to discover what Guilford has to offer!

We invite you to take advantage of this great opportunity to visit and interact with faculty, staff and current students. Break-out sessions will answer your questions about support services available on campus. You'll also enjoy a farm-to-fork lunch, attend a mock class, and meet with coaches and Admission and Financial Aid counselors, upon individual request.

Apply Today!

Start your application for fall 2019.

The fall 2019 application is now available. It's always free to apply to Guilford — and we're test optional. There are three easy ways to apply:

High School Students

Learn how to apply if you’re a first-year student who is a U.S. citizen.

Transfer Students

If you're younger than 23, here’s how you apply if you’re a student at another college or university in the United States.

International Students

Learn about applying as a first-year or transfer international student.

Continuing Education

If you're 23 or older, you can attend Guilford as a Continuing Education student, taking day or evening classes. Learn how to apply.

Graduate Studies

Here’s what you need to do if you want to apply to our master's degree program in Criminal Justice.

Readmission to Guilford

If you previously attended Guilford, you can apply for readmission by submitting the readmission application.

Veterans

How May We Serve You?

You may qualify to receive up to 16 credits for educational experiences during your U.S. military service. Learn more about credits and VA benefits.

Together as One

Community is one of Guilford’s seven core values. As such, you’ll have access to caring and supportive people who are dedicated to your success in college and beyond.

20 Years in a Row

Guilford’s friendly atmosphere and stimulating academics have made us a mainstay in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” for 20 years and counting.

40 Majors

Find your calling among Guilford’s 40+ majors and 50+ minors. Or create your own academic path by learning across multiple disciplines in our integrative studies program.

Community College Agreements

If you're a student at Alamance Community College or Guilford Technical Community College, many of your classes could count toward a bachelor's degree at Guilford.

We're Here to Help

Our team of expert admission counselors are available to help you through the application process.