General | First-Year | Transfers | Resumers | International

General

·  What is a liberal arts and sciences college?

·  What is the application fee? Is there a fee waiver?

·  Are interviews required?

·  Can I provide extra material to support my candidacy?

·  Who reviews my application?

·  How will I select my academic advisor?

·  When do I register for classes?

Q. What is a liberal arts and sciences college?

A. A liberal arts college offers a program of study that leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. The purpose of the four-year program is to give the student a liberal or general education—a broad intellectual foundation for life. Liberal arts colleges provide the courses required for entry to graduate or professional schools. A liberal arts program does not offer vocational or specialized education.

The liberal arts include subjects such as literature, history, philosophy, economics, languages, sociology, government, mathematics, and the natural sciences.

Q. What is the application fee? Is there a fee waiver?

A. The application fee is $50. If your family has limited assets and income of less than $18,000 per year, you may request a fee waiver. A short letter stating these conditions and signed by your parents or high school counselor (unless you are at least 23 years old) should accompany your application. Without such a letter or the application fee, the Admission Committee will not review your application.

Q. Are interviews required?

A. Interviews are not required. We do strongly recommend interviews as a means to acquaint you with all that Mills can offer. It is an excellent opportunity to get all your questions answered.

Q. Can I provide extra material to support my candidacy?

A. You may submit supplementary material for review with your application. Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to return these materials.

Q. Who reviews my application?

A. Applications are reviewed by the Committee of Admission. The Committee is composed of the professional admission staff and faculty.

Q. Who reviews my application?

A. Each new student will be assigned an academic advisor at Orientation.

Q. When do I register for classes?

A. New students will select classes during the Orientation program at the beginning of each semester. Registration deadlines are announced at that time.

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Entering Freshwomen

·  Are there specific course requirements for admission to Mills?

·  What are the average grades and test scores for admitted students?

·  What is Early Action? Should I apply for Early Action?

·  How are Advanced Placement (AP) classes treated?

·  How are IB classes treated?

·  How do I meet guys?

·  What is the policy regarding home-schooled students?

Q. Are there specific course requirements for admission to Mills?

A. Our subject requirements are flexible, but we strongly recommend a full college preparatory curriculum. It should include:

Q. What are the average grades and test scores for admitted students?

A. Generally, if you have over a 3.0 G.P.A. and over 1500 on the SAT, your application will be given serious consideration. In a recently admitted class, the average entering G.P.A. was 3.61. The SAT-I scores for the middle fifty percent: 1510-1880.

Q. What is Early Action? Should I apply for Early Action?

A. The Early Action admission plan allows you to receive a decision from the Committee on Admission in December, instead of waiting until March. You must indicate that you are applying under this plan and complete your application by November 15. You will have until May 1 to make your decision about attending Mills, so the plan is not binding.

Q. How are Advanced Placement (AP) classes treated?

A. Taking AP classes in high school is a great way to indicate your interest and motivation in school. You may earn college credit by taking the AP examination. The amount of credit awarded is based on your examination score. Generally, scores of 4 or 5 will earn up to a year of credit in that subject area. Please check the online catalog for scores and credit awarded.

Q. How do I meet guys?

A. Lots of ways! Generally, Mills students have no problem going out in groups to local cafes, clubs, or parties and meeting guys there. Many students meet men through other students. Another way a Mills student can go about meeting men is by cross-registering at one of the nearby co-educational colleges. The most popular are UC Berkeley and California College of the Arts.

Q. What is the policy regarding home-schooled students?

A. Home-schooled students may apply for admission to Mills, and follow the same guidelines for first-year admission. The SAT examination is required. We also recommend that all students take the SAT Subject Tests. If you have been home-schooled, we strongly recommend that you take three SAT Subject Tests, in English, Mathematics, and a third in an area of your choice. Home-schooled students must submit the official results of the G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination. Please contact the Admission Office early in the application process to discuss other required credentials.

Transfers

·  Do I need a certain G.P.A. to transfer to Mills?

·  How many units do I need to transfer to Mills?

·  What is the maximum amount of units Mills will accept?

·  How will I know which of my courses will transfer?

·  Can I attend Mills as a part-time student?

Q. Do I need a certain G.P.A. to transfer to Mills?

A. There is no minimum required G.P.A., since we will consider each applicant as an individual. We have found that prior academic success will usually indicate academic success at Mills. Our transfer students usually have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.

Q. How many units do I need to transfer to Mills?

A. There is no minimum number of units required. You may apply for transfer admission after one or more semesters of college work.

Q. What is the maximum amount of units Mills will accept?

A. Coursework in the liberal arts will be considered for transfer credit. Students transferring from four-year institutions can transfer a maximum of 77 semester hours. A maximum of 67 semester units or 100 quarter units will transfer from community college.

Q. How will I know which of my courses will transfer?

A. Students who are offered admission will receive a preliminary evaluation of transfer credit. Enrolling students will receive a final evaluation, often during the first semester of attendance.

Generally, liberal arts courses that are similar in content and depth to courses available at Mills are offered transfer credit. For students attending California community colleges, courses that are U.C. transferrable will usually transfer to Mills as well.

Q. Can I attend Mills as a part-time student?

A. Yes, part-time attendance is possible, although the majority of students attend Mills on a full-time basis. Mills scholarships are not available for part-time study.

Resumers

·  What does Mills have to offer resumers?

·  I am 25 (or 35... or 55...) years old. Will I be out of place with traditional aged undergraduates?

·  What if I can't get letters of recommendation?

·  Is there childcare on campus?

Q. What does Mills have to offer resumers?

A. Mills offers an exceptional liberal arts and sciences curriculum, including the foundation necessary for advanced study. Over one quarter of our undergraduates are resumers, and they find that the campus welcomes students of all ages.

Q. I am 25 (or 35... or 55...) years old. Will I be out of place with traditional aged undergraduates?

A. With over 25% of the undergraduate population over the age of 23, you will find many resumers at Mills. Classes have a lively mix of all ages at Mills.

Q. What if I can't get letters of recommendation?

A. Please telephone the Office of Undergraduate Admission to discuss your particular situation. (800.87.MILLS)

Q. Is there childcare on campus?

A. Yes. The School of Education houses the oldest laboratory school on the West coast. Founded in 1926, the Children's School offers programs for children from five months of age through fifth grade. While students receive priority consideration, early application is advised. For an application or further information please contact the Children's School at 510.430.2118.

International

·  What is the Mills College calendar?

·  When should I apply?

·  Is financial aid available for international students?

·  Could I cross-register at another college or university?

·  Do many international students go on to graduate school after Mills?

·  Can I get a job?

·  Will I be lonely?

·  Will I need a car?

·  How do I meet or speak to a Mills admission representative?

Q. What is the Mills College calendar?

A. Mills operates on a semester calendar. The fall semester begins in late August and concludes in mid-December. The spring semester begins in late January and ends in early May. There are no summer session classes.

Q. When should I apply?

A. You should begin the application process approximately one year before the semester in which you would like to enroll at Mills. Please see deadlines for application; for example, applications and *all* required credentials should be submitted by February 1 for enrollment in the fall term.

Q. Is financial aid available for international students?

A. International students may receive Mills College merit scholarships. The student must provide the balance of the cost of education and living expenses.

Q. Could I cross-register at another college or university?

A. Yes, all Mills students, after their first year, may participate in our cross-registration program to a maximum of four courses. You have 16 choices, including UC Berkeley, California College of the Arts, Saint Mary's College, CSU East Bay and more.

Q. Do many international students go on to graduate school after Mills?

A. Many Mills students, including international students, pursue graduate studies in the United States.

Q. Can I get a job?

A. No, the regulations regarding your student visa prohibit employment, other than employment on campus. Mills does not offer campus employment to international students.

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Q.Will I be lonely?

A. Mills offers a community where you can easily meet other students and establish friendships. By reaching out and joining clubs and activities you will soon find that you barely have time to think about being lonely. Activities begin the moment you arrive on campus for Orientation, and the faculty and staff will help you to make the transition to college in the United States a smooth one.

Q. Will I need a car?

A. Most residential students do not have cars. Public transportation is accessible at Mills. Mills operates a shuttle service to a nearby BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station as well as to the Berkeley campus of the University of California.

Q. How do I meet or speak to a Mills admission representative?

A. You may wish to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission via email or telephone to find out if we will have a representative in your area. You may also speak to an admission counselor by telephoning the Office of Undergraduate Admission between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time.