Applying to F&M

Are you convinced you want to be a Diplomat? If F&M is your top-choice school, applying Early Decision is the best option for you. Please note that applying Early Decision means that if you apply to F&M and get in, you’re committed to enroll. 

To apply Early Decision, you must complete an Early Decision Agreement on either the Common Application or the Coalition Application on Scoir. 

Early Decision Application Deadlines

There are two deadlines for applying Early Decision—in early fall and early winter. 

Early Decision I Deadline: November 15 of your senior year

You will be notified of our admission decision by December 15

Early Decision II Deadline: January 15 of your senior year

You will be notified of our admission decision by February 15

Begin Your Common Application
Begin Your Coalition Application

Early Estimates of Financial Aid

We understand that many families need to know how much financial aid they may receive before committing to F&M via Early Decision. We can provide you with an early estimate of the need-based financial aid for which you might qualify. This is an estimate only, not a guaranteed financial aid package. It also doesn’t guarantee or imply admission.
Learn how to get an early estimate

Keep Track of What You Need With an Application Checklist

We understand that this is a lot to remember and track! To help, we put together a step-by-step guide to completing the application process as an Early Decision applicant. 
Check out your application checklist

If you’re still exploring your options and F&M is one of many colleges you are considering, applying Regular Decision is likely your best option. We have one Regular Decision deadline in mid-January. 

Regular Decision Deadline: January 15 of your senior year

You will be notified of our admission decision by April 1

Begin Your Common Application
Begin Your Coalition Application

Keep Track of What You Need With an Application Checklist

We understand that this is a lot to remember and track! To help, we put together a step-by-step guide to completing the application process as a first-year applicant. 
Check out your application checklist

We’re so glad you’re considering making F&M the place to continue your academic journey. F&M is a welcoming place for transfer students. There are two application deadlines depending on which semester you’d like to transfer. 

Fall Semester: April 15*

You will be notified of our admission decision by June 1

Spring Semester: November 1

You will be notified of our admission decision by November 15

*Fall transfer applications received after the priority deadline are considered on a space-available basis until the class is full. You’re encouraged to complete your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, you can email transfer@fandm.edu.

Keep Track of What You Need With an Application Checklist

We understand that this is a lot to remember and track! To help, we put together a step-by-step guide to completing the application process as a transfer student.
Check out your application checklist

Register for an Interview with our Transfer Student Ambassador

We welcome eligible students for 2024 Spring enrollment to register.
Register for an interview

We’re delighted you’re interested in pursuing an American liberal arts education at F&M. There is a strong global presence at F&M, with almost 20% of our students coming to our campus from countries outside of the U.S.
Learn about the international student experience at F&M

If you’re applying to F&M as an international student, you will be asked to follow the standard application procedures and also supply some additional information, including proof of proficiency in the English language. If F&M is your first-choice institution, we recommend you apply Early Decision. We place an exceptional value on students who apply early. Otherwise, you may apply Regular Decision.
Apply to F&M as an international student

Keep Track of What You Need With an Application Checklist

We understand that this is a lot to remember and track! To help, we put together a step-by-step guide to completing the application process as an international student.
Check out your application checklist

Do you want to further personalize your application to F&M? We welcome any materials that you feel add value to your application. These include an optional admission interview; videos or images of dance or theater performances; or samples of your work in film, art or creative writing. 

Schedule an Interview

Interviews are a great way for us to get to know each other better. At F&M, interviews are engaging, informal conversations. And while interviews are not required, they are a good way to strengthen your application. This is your time to tell us something that may not show up on your application.

Check out our interview tips to get some insight into what makes a good interview.
Schedule an interview

Art Portfolio Samples

F&M’s art, art history, and film departments welcome samples of  your artistic work in any medium. Art talent samples should include a minimum of six and maximum of 20 works, preferably submitted as a PDF file to your F&M Application Portal. 

Please include your full name and type of medium in the PDF file name. Also include a short personal statement (approximately 250 words) about why creating art is important to you.

Music Samples

There are many ways to share your musical prowess with F&M’s music department. You can submit a recording of a performance to your F&M Application Portal (a video recording is preferred), submit copies or recordings of any compositions, and meet with a music department representative on campus or virtually. 

Dance Samples

Dance at F&M is open to all students, regardless of prior experience. If you have experience and would like to demonstrate your dance technique, you can upload a video to your F&M Application Portal. Please include your first and last name in the video title. If the performance you submit includes multiple dancers, please identify yourself when submitting. Please also indicate whether you choreographed the piece.

Additional Letters of Recommendation

Beyond the required recommendations, you are welcome to send additional letters of recommendation from coaches, supervisors, or mentors who know you well. However, we ask that you be mindful of how many letters you send.