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Prospective Students

Welcome Prospective Students!

Welcome to Thomas College! Whether you are just beginning to explore the college journey or you are on the cusp of being an enrolled student, we have information to help guide your steps.

Where are you on your educational path?

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Schedule a Personal Tour of Campus

Go to our VISIT page and select an “Available” date (green highlighted date) on the left and a list of available time slots for your visit will appear on the right-hand side under “Available Visits”.

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Apply via Thomas.edu

Apply via the Common App

Process & Decision-Making

  • Apply anytime! Thomas College accepts applications year-round. There are no fees. There are no essay requirements.
  • After you apply, you’ll receive an e-mail with information about how to check the status of your application.
  • When you have submitted your complete application, which includes high school transcripts or GED certificate and transcripts from any prior colleges, an admission decision will be made within 2 weeks.

For new Thomas Terriers:

  • Thomas College does not require standardized test scores such as the SAT or ACT.
  • An essay or letters of recommendation are generally not required, but check with your specific program requirements.

For international students:

  • You must show evidence of English language proficiency, take the Kaplan Test of English, and submit a declaration of financial status.
  • Graduate international students must also solicit two (2) letters of recommendation, which must be submitted directly by the authors to the “Recommenders” tab via the online application portal.

For transfer students:

  • The application process is the same as for a first-year student, except you should submit your official college transcripts for a credit evaluation.
  • Thomas College may accept up to 90 credits towards your bachelor’s degree, as long as you earned a grade of C or better in the course and the coursework fits within your degree template at Thomas.
Ready to apply to Thomas College? We'd be excited to have you!

Awesome! We Can't Wait to See You On Campus

Pay your deposit securely online.

Housing placements are prioritized by students’ deposit dates. The earlier your deposit, the more likely you may be placed in your first-choice residence hall.

You may also pay your deposit by mailing a check made out to ‘Thomas College’ and sent to:

Student Financial Services
Thomas College
180 West River Road
Waterville Maine, 04901
Pay your deposit early to qualify for priority housing selection

Congratulations! We're So Excited You're Here!

1st Year Students

Your journey with Thomas College starts with an Onboarding Checklist to ensure everything you need to start successfully is taken care of. It is a collection of information with available 1-on-1 support from professional staff. Your onboarding checklist is available to you through your myThomas Student Portal.

Next, in June, you’ll join us for New Terrier Experience day, where you can work on your checklist and begin making connections.

Orientation takes place in early September. Plan to arrive early and spend time getting to know others in your incoming class.

During the first semester you’ll take the FY110 class and engage in activities that introduce you to your peers and campus resources.

Throughout your first year you’ll be assigned an Academic Coach who will deliver personalized, 1-on-1 support for you.

General Information

Important Fall Semester Dates
  • Aug. 10 – First tuition payment is due
  • Sep. 3 – New Terrier Orientation/New Student Move-in
  • Sep. 8 – Classes begin
  • Sep. 15 – Last Day to add/drop Fall courses
  • Oct. 12 – Indigenous People’s Day – No Classes
  • Nov. 6 – Last day to withdraw from a course with a W
  • Nov. 11 – Veteran’s Day – No classes
  • Nov. 16-20 – Pre-reg for Spring 2027
  • Nov. 25-27 – Thanksgiving – No Classes
  • Dec. 14-18 – Finals week
  • Dec. 18 – Fall 2026 term ends
  • Dec. 25 – Grades due by noon
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