Admissions Checklist: Key Elements to Consider as You Explore Colleges
Distance
Do you want to leave home?
How far do you want to go?
Does it matter how often you go home during your college years? Carlow is centrally located to many areas.
Size
Do you want to be able to walk easily from one area of your campus to the next?
Do you feel comfortable on a large campus where you may be among the masses in larger classes, or would you prefer the small classes and individualized attention provided by a smaller school? Carlow's campus offers easy access to every building, and average class sizes of 15-20.
Location
Is the area that surrounds the campus of concern to you?
What cultural experiences will you encounter during your college years?
Would you like to be at the heart of everything or does a remote location suit you best?
Are accessible internships and job opportunities important to you? Carlow offers the best of both worlds - a safe, small, serene campus, just blocks away from the heart of it all!
Major
Do you know what field interests you?
Is flexibility within a program important to you?
What type of academic program will lend itself to the accomplishment of your goals?
Do you want a liberal arts focus regardless of your specialty field? Carlow prides itself in the flexible programs and one-on-one faculty advising and mentoring that help you create the perfect program of study.
Housing
Do you want to live on campus?
Do you think your campus life will revolve around the dorms?
Do you prefer a campus with many commuters? Carlow has a good mix of residential and commuting students, so you are an active part of our campus community, regardless of where you live.
Campus Life
Are you hoping to have a variety of campus activities, as well as leadership, service and social opportunities to choose from?
Is an ethnically diverse campus important to you?
Would you enjoy focusing on your own personal and academic development on a campus that uniquely supports you as an individual and understands your learning needs? Carlow offers you a variety of activities to keep you involved. At Carlow, YOU will be the center of your college experience and apart of a supportive community that uniquely understands and supports women.
Carlow University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000)
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the
US. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
