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Welcome, Accepted Students!

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Students celebrate the start of a new year during New Student Orientation.

Celebrate! You got in!

Reserve your spot!
Send in your deposit.

Congratulations on your acceptance to Carthage, and welcome to the Carthage College Class of 2028!

We can’t wait to welcome you to your new home.
You’re going to love it here.

After all … What’s not to love?

 

At Carthage, you?ll wake up to sunrises over Lake Michigan ?

At Carthage, you’ll wake up to sunrises over Lake Michigan …

... and unwind with this as your view. The lake will be the perfect backdrop ...

... and unwind with this as your view. The lake will be the perfect backdrop ...

? whether you?re with a group of new friends ?

… whether you’re with a group of new friends …

... or enjoying a moment alone.

... or enjoying a moment alone.

Some days, you?ll forget to look at the giant blue body of water because you?re so focused ?

Some days, you’ll forget to look at the giant blue body of water because you’re so focused …

? and you?re having way too much fun.

… and you’re having way too much fun.

With more than 130 student organizations, you?ll find a place to shine.

With more than 130 student organizations, you’ll find a place to shine.

Maybe you?ll join a music ensemble. (You don?t need to be a music major, so don?t pack away that ...

Maybe you’ll join a music ensemble. (You don’t need to be a music major, so don’t pack away that cello just yet.)

Maybe you?ll be on the court, helping the Firebirds win another national championship.

Maybe you’ll be on the court, helping the Firebirds win another national championship.

Maybe esports are more your style. Carthage has a new coed varsity team.

Maybe esports are more your style. Carthage has a new coed varsity team.

On those days you?re not in the stands or on a stage, enjoy performances by famous musicians and ...

On those days you’re not in the stands or on a stage, enjoy performances by famous musicians and comedians. That’s Jay Pharoah from SNL …

? who joined SNL?s Colin Jost at Carthage for twice the laughs.

… who joined SNL’s Colin Jost at Carthage for twice the laughs.

You?ll study, of course.

You’ll study, of course.

You?ll study a lot.

You’ll study a lot.

Take breaks to grab Starbucks ...

Take breaks to grab Starbucks ...

... and take breaks to grab some laughs.

... and take breaks to grab some laughs.

You?ll have out-of-this-world opportunities, like these student researchers donning their graduat...

You’ll have out-of-this-world opportunities, like these student researchers donning their graduation caps for one last zero-g flight before Commencement.

You?ll celebrate in full color ?

You’ll celebrate in full color …

... and do more than you ever thought possible.

... and do more than you ever thought possible.

Welcome to what?s next.

Welcome to what’s next.

 

Important Next Steps

Send in your deposit by May 1

To reserve your spot in the incoming class, send your deposit by May 1. The deposit is $200, applied directly to your tuition, and is fully refundable if the refund is requested in writing before May 1. After May 1, Carthage will accept deposits on a space-available basis.

Deposit now

 

Visit campus

#carthageviews are better in person! We have many great events, including visit programs, athletics, theatre, music, and so much more! All visitors will receive a $1,000 per year Visit Grant ($4,000 over four years) as part of their Carthage financial aid package.

Schedule a visit

 

Apply for scholarships

Carthage offers many competitive scholarships, including 35 Presidential Scholarships and scholarships in business, fine arts, mathematics and science, modern languages, and nursing — with awards ranging up to full tuition. Applications for most scholarships are due Dec. 3.

View Scholarships

 

File the FAFSA

We recommend that you file the FAFSA after Dec. 1 of your senior year of high school for maximum Carthage financial aid consideration. Carthage’s code is 003839. A copy of your FAFSA will be sent to Carthage so we can put together your financial aid award.

VISIT FAFSA ON THE WEB

 

Picture Yourself at Home

Stay in touch!

Your Carthage journey is just beginning, and this is an exciting time. You probably have a lot of questions about your next steps, scholarships, financial aid, advanced registration, and more.

 

Show your Carthage Pride!

Let everyone know you’re #carthagebound. Download and print these graphics to use as posters, banners, or cake toppers, or share them to your social media accounts!

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