Your journey
begins here.
The first step to joining Goshen’s active, peace-loving community and healing the world peace by peace is applying for admission.
Undergraduate applicants
Applying is easy – and you have options.
- Apply online. You can use either Goshen’s online application or the Common Application.
OR - Download, print and mail in your application materials.
Here are all the forms and instructions you’ll need.- Requirements and criteria
- Application for admission and financial aid
- $25 application fee online payment
- Personal reference form (first-year and international applicants only)
- Counselor reference (first-year and international applicants only)
- College reference form (transfer/non-first-year applicants, including international applicants)
- International student financial information form (international applicants only)
- Personal written essay: Please submit a one-page essay describing how your goals and dreams fit the Goshen College mission, values and our goal of healing the world, peace by peace. Examples may include your interests, achievements, life goals or experiences.
To check the status of your application, please contact the admission office.
Graduate program applicants
Prospective graduate students should submit the online graduate student application or download, print and mail in the paper application.
Applicants seeking a Master of Science in Nursing should ensure that their complete application includes all items on the MSN Application Checklist. An Evaluation of Applicant’s Performance and Potential should be completed by three academic or employment references.
Adult program applicants
Adults interested in Goshen’s BSN completion degree or Organizational Leadership degree should refer to the Division of Adult and External Studies (DAES) website for information and application details.
