Carthage Application for Undergraduate Admission

Interested in applying to our master's programs? Use our graduate application instead.

The Carthage application takes only ~10 minutes to complete and should be filled out in a single sitting. You will not be able to save and return later. No essay is required.

How can we help? Contact us at admissions@carthage.edu or 800-351-4058. Already applied? You can access the Applicant Portal for updates.

Enrollment Information

Applying As

Freshman

Freshman Nursing

Transfer

Attendance Plan

Full-Time

Part-Time

Degree Status

Degree Seeking

Non-Degree Seeking

Resident/Commuter

Resident/On-Campus

Commuter/Off-Campus

Application for Enrollment In (Term/Year)

Do you already have a bachelor’s degree? Or will you complete a bachelor’s degree before enrolling at Carthage?

Yes

No

Have you ever applied for admission to Carthage?

Yes

No

Have you ever been enrolled at Carthage?

Yes

No

Personal Information

Prefix

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name (Surname)

Suffix

Preferred First Name

OK to use preferred first name in communications with you and your parents?

Yes

No

Former Last Name(s)

Marital Status

Legal Sex At Birth

Female

Male

Gender

Gender Other

Pronouns

If you have preferred pronouns, please specify:

Social Security Number (please skip hyphens and spaces; U.S. citizens only)

Providing your Social Security Number is optional, and it can help speed up financial aid awarding. If you are not a U.S. citizen you may also skip this question. We go to great lengths to protect the privacy of your personal information. Privacy Protection Policy

Birthdate and Birthplace

Birthdate

Birthplace Country

Birthplace City

Birthplace State

Country of Citizenship (Primary)

Country of Citizenship (Secondary/Dual)

Do you require an I-20 to attend Carthage? (form for international students)

Yes

No

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mailing Address

Same as Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Contact Information

Email Address

Primary/Personal Phone

Do you wish to receive text messages from Carthage?

Yes

No

Mobile Phone

Military Service or Benefits?

Are you eligible for military/veteran benefits?

Yes

No

Have you ever served in the military?

Yes

No

Family Information

Do you have any relatives who attended or graduated from Carthage? This can include a parent, sibling, aunt/uncle, cousin, or grandparent.

Complete all family information that applies to you.

DeleteParent/Guardian _ID_
List All Parents/Guardians
Relationship To You Prefix (Parent/Guardian) First Name (Parent/Guardian) Last Name (Parent/Guardian) Suffix (Parent/Guardian) Marital Status (Parent/Guardian) Are you currently living with this person? Email Address (Parent/Guardian) Primary Phone (Parent/Guardian) Employer Name (Parent/Guardian) Occupation / Job Title (Parent/Guardian) Highest Education Level (Parent/Guardian) Most Recent College Attended (if any) (Parent/Guardian) college ceeb (hidden) Attends, attended, or graduated from Carthage? (Parent/Guardian) Attends, attended, or graduated from Carthage? (Parent/Guardian) Yes No What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known)

Add A Parent/Guardian

Would you like to provide information about any siblings you have?

Yes

No

Sibling Information

Relationship To You:

First Name (Sibling)

Last Name (Sibling)

Age (Sibling)

Most Recent School Attending or Attended (Sibling)

Current Year in School (Sibling) (if between school years, list year in school for next school year)

Attends, attended, or graduated from Carthage? (Sibling)

Yes

No

What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known):

Add Another

Relationship To You:

First Name (Sibling)

Last Name (Sibling)

Age (Sibling)

Most Recent School Attending or Attended (Sibling)

Current Year in School (Sibling) (if between school years, list year in school for next school year)

Attends, attended, or graduated from Carthage? (Sibling)

Yes

No

What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known):

Add Another

Relationship To You:

First Name (Sibling)

Last Name (Sibling)

Age (Sibling)

Most Recent School Attending or Attended (Sibling)

Current Year in School (Sibling) (if between school years, list year in school for next school year)

Attends, attended, or graduated from Carthage? (Sibling)

Yes

No

What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known):

Add Another

Relationship To You:

First Name (Sibling)

Last Name (Sibling)

Age (Sibling)

Most Recent School Attending or Attended (Sibling)

Current Year in School (Sibling) (if between school years, list year in school for next school year)

Attends, attended, or graduated from Carthage? (Sibling)

Yes

No

What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known):

Delete_ID_
Relationship To You: First Name (Sibling) Last Name (Sibling) Age (Sibling) Most Recent School Attending or Attended (Sibling) Current Year in School (Sibling) (if between school years, list year in school for next school year) Attends, attended, or graduated from Carthage? (Sibling) Attends, attended, or graduated from Carthage? (Sibling) Yes No What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known):

Do you have other relatives who attended Carthage?

Yes

No

Relationship To You:

If "Other", please specify relation:

First Name (Other Relative)

Last Name (Other Relative)

What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known)

Add Another

Relationship To You:

If "Other", please specify relation:

First Name (Other Relative)

Last Name (Other Relative)

What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known)

Add Another

Relationship To You:

If "Other", please specify relation:

First Name (Other Relative)

Last Name (Other Relative)

What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known)

Delete_ID_
Relationship To You: If "Other", please specify relation: First Name (Other Relative) Last Name (Other Relative) If known, did they attend or graduate from Carthage College? If known, did they attend or graduate from Carthage College? Yes No What year did they last attend and/or graduate from Carthage? (if known)

.

Academic Plans

It's OK to be undecided, or to be certain now and change your mind later. Selecting Areas of Study now does not lock you into these Areas of Study at Carthage, and you can even select "Undecided" as one of your Areas of Study! Letting us know your possible/likely interests allows us to provide you with more information about these Areas of Study during your college search. At Carthage, we are dedicated to supporting you wherever your academic path leads.

List Your Intended Area(s) of Study In Order of Preference

What are your career goals?

Educational Background

DeleteCollege _ID_
List All Colleges Attended, Beginning With Most Recent
Please type the complete name of your college. If your school does not appear in the autocomplete field, simply submit it without the autocomplete. Level of Study College Name College CEEB (hidden) Country City State/Province Dates Attended (approximate): Start Dates Attended (approximate): Start Dates Attended (approximate): End Dates Attended (approximate): End Major(s)/Minor(s) GPA (approximate) GPA Scale

Add Another College

DeleteHigh School Details _ID_
List All High Schools Attended, Beginning With Most Recent
Please type the complete name of your high school. If your school does not appear in the autocomplete field, simply submit it without the autocomplete. I am home schooled HS CEEB (hidden. No default value if not Home Schooled) HS CEEB (hidden. Default = 970000 if Home Schooled) High School Name School Name (if applicable) Level of Study (Hidden: Default = High School) Country City State/Province Dates Attended (approximate): Start Dates Attended (approximate): Start Dates Attended (approximate): End Dates Attended (approximate): End Graduation Date (approximate): Graduation Date (approximate): GPA (approximate) GPA Scale

Add Another High School

Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa?

Yes

No

List ACT and/or SAT scores if you would like your scores considered. If you have not taken the ACT or SAT, simply leave this section blank. Carthage is test-optional, meaning we will review your application for admission and scholarships with or without ACT or SAT test scores. No test-optional form/steps are required. If you choose to submit your test scores, Carthage does superscore ACT/SAT results. This means we consider the highest section scores from multiple test dates. You are welcome to notify us of future scores after future test dates.

How many ACT scores are you reporting? (reporting ACT scores is optional)

ACT #1

ACT Test Date

Composite Score

English

Math

Reading

Science

ACT #2

ACT Test Date

Composite Score

English

Math

Reading

Science

ACT #3

ACT Test Date

Composite Score

English

Math

Reading

Science

ACT #4

ACT Test Date

Composite Score

English

Math

Reading

Science

How many SAT scores are you reporting? (reporting SAT scores is optional)

SAT #1

SAT Test Date

Total Score

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section

Math Section

SAT #2

SAT Test Date

Total Score

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section

Math Section

SAT #3

SAT Test Date

Total Score

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section

Math Section

SAT #4

SAT Test Date

Total Score

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section

Math Section

How many TOEFL (iBT) scores are you reporting? (list zero if you have not taken TOEFL (iBT))

TOEFL #1

TOEFL Test Date

Total Score

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

TOEFL #2

TOEFL Test Date

Total Score

Listening:

Reading:

Writing:

Speaking:

TOEFL #3

TOEFL Test Date

Total Score

Listening:

Reading:

Writing:

Speaking:

TOEFL #4

TOEFL Test Date

Total Score

Listening:

Reading:

Writing:

Speaking:

Have you taken or will you take courses for college credit while in high school (including AP or IB)?

Yes

No

Have you completed any college courses after high school?

Yes

No

.

What academic honors have you earned? (Honor Society, etc.)

School Activities, Years of Participation, Offices Held (Sports, Student Government, Publications, Music, Theatre, Civic Groups, Work, etc.)

Extracurricular Interests in College

Are you considering playing sports in college? 🏀 ⚽ 🏈

Yes

No

Are you considering other extracurriculars in college? 🎵 📷 🎭

Yes

No

How did you first learn about Carthage? (deprecated 06/16/2023)

Please explain: (deprecated 06/16/2023)

How did you first learn about Carthage?

Please explain:

Have you ever been on the Carthage campus?

Yes

No

When and why were you on the Carthage campus?

Additional Questions

In order of importance, what factors matter most in your college decision?

Have you been dismissed or placed on probation by any secondary school or institution of higher learning?

Yes

No

If Yes, Please Explain

Have you been convicted of a felony or arrested for anything other than a traffic violation? And/or do you have any criminal or juvenile delinquency charges pending against you?

Yes

No

If Yes, Please Explain

DeleteOther College Being Considered _ID_
What other colleges are you considering? (optional)
Applied school 1 CEEB (hidden)

Add Another College

Carthage is currently my _____ college choice (select below, optional)

Top Choice

Top Two

Top Three

Outside Top Three

Ethnicity / Religion

The following racial/ethnic background and religious identification responses are optional and are used for statistics and grant consideration. View Definitions

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

Racial Background (check all that apply)

Religious Identification

Please explain

Signature

I certify that the information listed on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Falsification of information on this application could jeopardize acceptance and enrollment. I authorize any schools or colleges I have previously attended to release personal and academic information to Carthage. Further, I agree that my college grades may be used for statistical studies or sent to my high school or junior college for evaluation purposes.

In place of your signature, please type your full legal name.

Application Fee

I have an application fee waiver code.

Fee Waiver Code

.

The Carthage application fee is $35, which can be paid below by debit card or credit card.

Amount Due
Loading...

Amount Due

Loading...