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Claremont McKenna

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Welcome to Claremont McKenna College!

The College was founded in 1946 as the Claremont Men’s College and became co-educational in 1976, changing its name to Claremont McKenna College in 1981.

Claremont McKenna College prides itself on being a leader in the humanities and social sciences, and because of the resources of the Claremont University Consortium, a seven-college community modeled after Oxford University, CMC is able to offer its students the opportunity to study in depth a full range of fields, from the sciences to the arts. The Keck Science Center , which CMC shares with Scripps and Pitzer colleges, is the single largest academic department throughout the Consortium.

The other undergraduate colleges in the Consortium are Pomona, Scripps, Harvey Mudd and Pitzer. Students from CMC can easily cross-register for classes at the other colleges, boosting the number of available courses each semester to somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,500. Honnold/Mudd , the Consortium’s shared main library, is the third largest private library on the West Coast, with more than 2 million volumes. The Claremont McKenna experience offers the intimacy of a small liberal-arts college with the resources of a much larger university.

In addition to basking in the sunny Southern California climate, Claremont McKenna is only 40 minutes from Los Angeles and nearby beaches, and even closer to mountain areas for hiking and skiing.

Claremont McKenna has 10 research institutes run by faculty and staffed by students. These institutes provide real work experience combined with graduate-level research opportunities to CMCers. Moreover, they demonstrate the College’s practical approach to learning.

We start this online tour at the Kravis Center . Opened in 2011, the Kravis Center houses several academic departments, 60 faculty offices, 15 classrooms and meeting spaces, five of the 10 research institutes, and the Office of Admission .

Flanking the Kravis Center are Roberts Hall North and Roberts Hall South , both of which are home to academic departments, classrooms and faculty offices. In the lower courtyard level of this complex you’ll find the Pitzer Courtyard and the Veterans Patio , as well as large meeting spaces such as the Freeberg Forum , the Office of Financial Aid , and an underground parking garage.

Experience a 360-degree panorama of the Kravis Center from the grassy Gann Quadrangle to its east by clicking here .

The Living Room

The Living Room , or the Kravis "Kube," is a one-of-a-kind study space with 24/7 access. It is the largest glass structure supported by glass west of the Mississippi.

Claremont McKenna students can study in the Kube, or any of dozens of lounges, communal areas, patios available throughout the campus, as well as the main Honnold/Mudd Library or other places across the Consortium.

And as they are studying, more than half of all CMC students are pursuing a double or dual major. Students must declare a major by the end of their sophomore year, and will be given an advisor specific to their majors who can help them plan. The average class size is 17 and 86% of classes have less than 20 students. In addition, there are no teaching assistants.

CMC offers accessibility and excellence in teaching from accomplished scholars, and an excellent balance of classic liberal arts (theory, broad-based exposure to many disciplines) with pragmatic application of concepts and the development of strong skill sets that translate to all kinds of careers.

CMC affords research opportunities that are not readily available at schools with graduate programs. These research experiences take place not only in the research institutes, but also with individual faculty on special projects of interest. The capstone thesis project is a prime example, but also include things like the Dean’s Summer Research Fellowships, sponsored internships, the Center for Civic Engagement , etc.

CMC has plentiful resources that go beyond those of most liberal arts colleges. There is a sense that there is “enough to go around.” Enough money, enough faculty, enough space, enough opportunity, enough resources. There is enough to go around, so CMC faculty and staff are able to foster a collaborative, rather than hyper-competitive academic climate.

CMC’s academic program is designed to encourage dialogue and debate across disciplines, both in and out of the classroom. Academic and social lives are not separate experiences.

Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum

The Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum is the focal point of the integrated academic-social Claremont McKenna College experience. It was conceived as a place where students and faculty could gather for intellectual discourse in an intimate and relaxed setting.

The Ath, as it is called, sponsors more than 100 speaker functions each year, at dinner or lunch. Dinners consist of a wine-and-cheese reception, sit-down dinner, speaker’s presentation, and question-and-answer period.

The Ath is a very special forum where students get to interact closely with distinguished guests whose areas of expertise range from political science, economics and government, to philosophy, literature, music, and the natural sciences. It acts as a thought-provoking exchange of ideas and does not shy away from controversial topics.

Past guests include former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates; Nobel economist Daniel Kahneman; statistician and writer Nate Silver; authors such as Ian Frazier, Rebecca Skloot, Shamus Heaney, Jamaica Kincaid, Fran Lebowitz and Tony Kushner; former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.; tennis star and activist Billie Jean King; Google founder Eric Schmidt; and many more. Speakers are chosen by students and professors at CMC.

The Ath also hosts student debates, faculty panel discussions, student idea night, student theater, institute conferences, class dinners and official College functions. The Ath has its own kitchen staff and there is no charge to students, but students must sign up online to reserve space for dinner or lunch. This is on a first-come basis, especially for the more popular events.

The Ath also features tea: Every weekday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30, students gather in the library for fresh, homemade pastries (the Ath has its own pastry chef), Rice Krispie Treats, chocolate-covered strawberries, coffee, tea, and juice.

You can view a 360-degree panorama of the main Ath dining room here .

Collins Dining Hall

You are standing alongside the College’s main eating area, Collins Dining Hall .

Students who live on campus are all on meal plans, which can vary from a few meals a week to all meals. There are numerous vegetarian options available, along with a great selection of healthy, balanced dishes.

Students can also use their meal plans at any of the other dining halls at the Claremont Colleges. Each dining hall has different menus, specialties, and hours to give students more flexibility.

Meal plans also come with Flex dollars, which can be used to buy food items at several of the other non-dining-hall eateries at the Colleges, such as the Library Café at Honnold/Mudd , the Motley Coffeehouse at Scripps, the Hub Store at CMC, etc.

If students miss a meal, they can get a meal replacement at the Hub , where there are great grill options, as well as sandwiches, wraps, and salads.

Collins also offers a snack period Monday through Thursday nights at 10:30 p.m. The snack time offers the opportunity for many student groups to reach the CMC community. ASCMC elections, signups for events like Humans vs. Zombies or blood drives, and T-shirt sales are all held at Collins.

The CMC Alumni Association also holds events for the students every year, including Donald McKenna’s Birthday/Tartan Snack, ice cream socials and food truck events.

Story House

Story House is the home of the Facilities and Campus Services Department . Students come to Story House to collect their mail and packages, to get keys, or to have their ID cards encoded for access.

Students get one mailbox for the entire duration of their studies at CMC, conveniently keeping their address the same for all four years.

Across the way from Story House is the entrance to the Ryal Residential Lab in Phillips Hall , one of five computer labs on campus. Ryal and South (located in Stark Hall ), are residential labs, and the other three are located in the academic center of campus. 

The labs offer unlimited free printing and dual screen setups, and technology assistants can help students set up their laptops to print directly to the printers from their dorm rooms.

In addition, students will have wireless and Ethernet connections in their rooms, and there is wireless coverage across all the campuses in the Claremont University Consortium.

There are four distinct residence hall areas, North Quad, Mid Quad and South Quad, and the Apartments for upperclassmen on the eastern edge of the campus.

Each area has a different style of housing and a different vibe and noise level, giving students many living options to choose from.

South Quad tends to be the quietest, while North Quad is almost always the loudest. Students can have air-conditioning and great views in South Quad, or enjoy the very social and "open door" atmosphere in North Quad, so regardless of what students want, there is a great housing fit for every student.

Mid Quad dorms have single and double rooms off central hallways with large, community bathrooms that get cleaned every day.

Crown Hall in Mid Quad is CMC’s newest dorm and is LEED Silver-Certified.

Each dorm has one or two building attendants. Every two weeks, students' rooms are cleaned by the building attendant, a huge treat that is unique to CMC.

You can experience a 360-degree panorama of a Crown Hall dorm room here .

South Quad dorms — Fawcett Hall , Stark Hall and Auen Hall — are towers with single-sex floors of four doubles and four singles around a central lounge and bathroom.

South Quad rooms all have air-conditioning and high ceilings (great for lofting beds). Many boast beautiful views, since these are among the tallest buildings in Claremont — Fawcett is the tallest building in the city.

Stark Hall has been designated a substance-free dorm. It also houses the South Campus Computer Lab, one of the two dorm-based labs that are open 24/7 for student use.

South Quad is usually the quietest of the four residential precincts, but it always depends on who is living there.

Roberts Pavilion

The Roberts Pavilion  is the spectacular fitness and events center for Claremont McKenna College and the athletic center for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps intercollegiate, intramural, and physical education programs.

CMC teams up with Harvey Mudd and Scripps to form the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps sports teams, or CMS for short. Women's teams use the mascot of the Athenas, and the men's teams are the Stags. The teams' slogan is, “3 schools, 2 mascots, 1 spirit.”

CMS Athletics is a NCAA Division III program, offering 21 varsity sports in addition to strong Claremont Colleges club teams and intramural sports. CMS competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) along with eight other Division III teams within a one-hour radius.

At least one-third of CMC's student body is on a varsity team, and many student-athletes choose CMC because of the great balance that can be achieved academically, athletically and socially. Student-athletes often find that professors and coaches are very willing to work together to ensure the student’s success both on and off the field.

Many CMS teams go on to compete at the NCAA Championships, and CMC is home to many All-American athletes.

Parents Field

Many social and intramural activities on campus take place on Parents Field .

CMC offers its students a wealth of extracurricular activities. The student government, ASCMC , is unique among college student governments in that it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, which means it is legally and fiscally independent from the school. That gives it tremendous autonomy to lead and make important decisions.

There is no Greek life at CMC. Instead, the ASCMC Executive Board manages an annual operating budget of $350,000 to organize parties, concerts, alternative events, clubs, dorm events, class events, other student organizations and more.

There are 49 recognized CMC clubs and organizations. ASCMC spends about 25% of its annual budget supporting the initiatives of a diverse assortment of campus organizations.

In addition to the rich social and extracurricular life at CMC, students can take part in scores of events and organizations at the other Claremont Colleges.

CMC is highly rated for student happiness and quality of life by surveys and lists such as the Princeton Review.

North Quad — Appleby Hall , Boswell Hall , Green Hall and Wohlford Hall — is the geographic and social center of Claremont McKenna.

On weekdays it is common to see professors and students mingle, and on weekends North Quad is the center of many of CMC’s festivities.

North Quad dorms are suite-style, with four double rooms sharing a common bathroom. All doors open to the outside to maximize enjoyment of the sunny Southern California weather, creating an open and inclusive atmosphere.

Approximately 94% of all CMC students live on campus, creating a close-knit community. Each dorm is co-ed and has its own laundry facilities and at least one lounge, as well as wired and wireless Internet connections.

There are no freshman dorms. Each dorm has at least 10% freshmen, giving upperclassmen and first-year students a chance to mingle, which is great for mentoring purposes, creating friendships, and enhancing school cohesion.

A few students every year choose to live on another campus in the Claremont University Consortium. They can do so by switching room-draw numbers (and thus the campus that you are going to live on) with a student at another Claremont College.

Bauer Center

To the east of the campus is the Bauer Center, composed of Bauer North and Bauer South . It is home to classrooms, auditoriums, administration and faculty offices, the College's ROTC program , the Robert Day School , and the Center for Global Education.

The Robert Day School of Economics and Finance was created with a $200 million gift from Trustee Robert A. Day '65 P'12.

The school helps administer the Robert Day Scholars program , networking opportunities, and courses specializing in economics, finance, and accounting.

The Robert Day School is also associated with the Financial Economics Institute , the Lowe Institute of Political Economy , and the Student Investment Fund .

The Center for Global Education administers the Study Abroad program, which includes more than 100 approved programs. Over half of CMCers have studied abroad by the time they graduate.

CMC offers two special off-campus programs – the Washington and Silicon Valley programs, semester-long experiences featuring a full-time internship during the day and classes on Saturdays. The intense but very rewarding programs have helped launch many students' professional careers.

The College's Army ROTC Program (the Military Science Department) offers full scholarships — tuition, room, and board — plus a monthly stipend.

Heggblade Center

Heggblade Center is home to two vital offices for CMC students.

The Dean of Students Office is a resource and support center, where students can often walk right in to meet with their deans. It is the office most responsible for students’ out-of-class experiences, such as residential life and activities. It also includes the Center for Civic Engagement .

The office also coordinates the yearly room housing draw, RAs, volunteer opportunities and student wellness.

Upstairs at Heggblade is the CARE Center , an innovative undertaking that seeks to proactively engage and educate the community. The Center seeks to build capacity in communicating across difference with respect and civility. It's a space for expression, study, dialogue, and exploration of intersecting social identities and how they inform the ways in which we live within, learn from, and engage with the world.

Behind Heggblade, closer to Ninth Street, is the International Place , which serves as a social, academic and administrative resource for all international students in the Claremont University Consortium.

Emett Student Center

The fountains in Flamson Plaza , in front of the Emett Student Center , are integral to two longstanding CMC traditions: Ponding and Senior Thesis Celebration.

Ponding, a birthday celebration, involves students' being carried and thrown into the fountains on their special day. Seniors celebrate the completion of their theses at the end of each semester with a gathering at the fountains.

The Emett Student Center, also known more popularly as the Hub, houses pool tables, flat-screen satellite TVs, comfortable seating, as well as the Hub Grill, which serves food and drinks throughout the day. The Hub Store, next to the grill, also sells snacks, toiletries, and other basics.

The building also houses the Soll Center for Student Opportunity . The Center is home to three important resources: Career Services, Scholar Communities, and Sponsored Experiences. A dedicated team of professionals provides personalized support for students at all stages of their college experience with complementary advising, counseling, mentoring and networking services. This support also extends to our alumni post-graduation.

You can view a 360-degree panorama of Flamson Plaza here . Step inside the Hub and view the student lounge area here .

As we end this self-guided tour, it is important to note what sets CMC apart from other elite schools is its open-door atmosphere and the fact that CMC has plentiful resources that go beyond those of most liberal arts colleges.

Because of CMC's connection with the other Claremont Colleges, students have the unique opportunity of making their college experience as small or as big as they want. Want a small college experience? Focus on what CMC has to offer. Want a midsize college experience with the resources of a university? Then take advantage of everything the 5Cs have to offer — go to a party at Pitzer, take a class at Pomona, eat lunch at Harvey Mudd, tan at the Scripps pool, and join a 5C-wide club.

There is a sense at CMC that there is “enough to go around” — enough money, enough faculty, enough space, enough opportunity. Claremont McKenna faculty and staff are able to foster a collaborative, rather than hyper-competitive, academic climate. There is no limit to what you can do at CMC.

Criteria for First-year Admission

Seeking to enroll an intellectually talented, dynamic, diverse, and active first-year class every fall term, the CMC Admission Committee closely evaluates every facet of the application for admission, academic as well as non-academic. CMC is a highly selective college and in recent years had an admit rate between 9% and 13%.

What We Look For

Secondary school preparation.

A critical part of the application is the candidate’s high school record. Committee members consider strength of school, courses taken, grades earned, rank in class (if available), and counselor and teacher recommendations in evaluating each student. Competitive candidates for admission pursue the most demanding course work possible, receive strong grades, and are highly regarded by their teachers and counselors.

The recommended requirements are:

• English: Four years.
• Mathematics: Three years, preferably four and at least through pre-calculus. Candidates should recognize that mathematical skill is as important for professionals in government and economics as it is in engineering and the physical sciences.
• Foreign Language: At least three years or completion up to level three
• History: At least one year, two strongly preferred
• Science: At least two years of lab science required, three strongly preferred. Science majors, including the Economics and Engineering major, should have had one year of physics and chemistry.

The Admission Committee recognizes Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and honors courses as more demanding than conventional courses, and considers those courses in the admission process.

Standardized Test Scores

For the 2024-2025 application cycle, CMC is test optional. Therefore, students are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. If a student submits scores, they will be used in the evaluation of their application. The writing section of the ACT will not be considered should it be submitted. This policy applies to all students applying for admission in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Extracurricular Involvement

The Admission Committee considers extracurricular involvement very carefully. As a small residential college, the Committee looks for students who are talented and active, both inside and outside the classroom. Evidence of leadership and initiative is particularly important.

The world into which CMC graduates will move is a diverse, complex community. To prepare our students to succeed in that world, CMC seeks an academically motivated and highly diverse student body. The College gives special consideration to candidates who have had disadvantaged backgrounds or unusual experiences, or who bring special talents to the campus community.

First-year Admission Process

Application.

First-year applicants can apply as soon as the applications are available, generally on August 1. CMC accepts The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admission (Common App), The Coalition Application for Access, Affordability, and Success, and the QuestBridge Application for first-year candidates. Please refer to the Office of Admission website to learn more about who is eligible to submit the QuestBridge application. Acceptance to CMC is, of course, contingent upon satisfactory completion of the final term of secondary school, or college (for transfer applicants). Specific information on CMC’s required application components is available on the Admission website .

Other First-year Admission Information

Admission interview.

Interviews are evaluative and recommended, but not required. Only students who have completed their junior year of high school will be able to schedule an admission interview. To schedule an interview, candidates must make appointments in advance the Admission website. Interviews are not available to first-year candidates after mid-December or to transfer candidates after late March. Interviews with CMC alumni can be scheduled in many areas outside of southern California from September through December.

International applicants are recommended to include an InitialView or Vericant interview with their CMC application, which provides a video recording of their interview with an unbiased InitialView or Vericant interviewer and a timed English writing sample.

Tours and Information Sessions

Information sessions and student-guided tours are available throughout the year in-person and online. Interested students can register and see availability on the Admission website .

Early Decision

If CMC is a student’s clear first choice, they may apply under one of CMC’s two Early Decision options. The Early Decision option is a binding agreement. If accepted, the student is expected to withdraw all other applications and not initiate any new applications at other institutions. The advantage of applying Early Decision is that candidates learn of an admission decision early in their senior year, possibly reducing the additional effort and cost of applying to other colleges. The only difference between the Early Decision I (November 1) and Early Decision II (January 10) options is the application submission deadline. Students who are not sure that CMC is their first choice should apply under the Regular Decision program.

First-year candidates who apply under Early Decision may be admitted, denied, or postponed to Regular Decision. Those who are admitted must understand that failure to comply with the Early Decision guidelines may result in rescission of the offer of admission. Candidates who are postponed are considered, without prejudice, with Regular Decision candidates later in the spring. These candidates are encouraged to submit applications elsewhere. Candidates who are denied are not reconsidered with the Regular Decision pool and should apply elsewhere; there is no appeal process for denial. There is no Early Decision program for transfer candidates.

McKenna Achievement Award

The McKenna Achievement Award is a renewable $15,000 scholarship given to approximately 25 incoming first-year students each year. Recipients have provided evidence of academic excellence, strong extracurricular achievements, and leadership. For more information, see  Scholarships   .

The Frank Seaver Leadership Scholarship

The Frank Seaver Leadership Scholarship is a renewable full-tuition scholarship given to approximately three entering first-year students every year. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional promise to become leaders intent on making a positive impact on the world. For more information, see Scholarships   .

International Students

Students who are citizens of foreign countries (international applicants) must complete the same admission requirements as domestic first-year or transfer applicants using the Common Application or the Coalition Application. However, international students must also submit evidence that they are sufficiently fluent in English to be able to successfully complete all coursework without undue handicap. International applicants, regardless of their country of citizenship, whose first language is not English or who do not attend a school in which English is the primary language of instruction for a minimum of three years, must submit official scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test (DET), or Cambridge English (CEA).

A limited amount of need-based financial aid is available for international students. To be considered for need-based financial aid, students must submit the CMC-specific Financial Aid Supplement for International Students form (available to applicants in their CMC applicant portal). Some applicants may also be required to submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Financial Aid PROFILE (available from the College Board) if more financial information is needed.

Home-Schooled Students

CMC welcomes applications from home-schooled students. Because home-schooled students may have chosen a non-traditional path to obtain a high school education, the Admission Office works very closely with these applicants. Interviews with Admission Office staff members or with alumni in cities throughout the country or the world are required.

All home-schooled applicants are required to follow regular application procedures, including submission of the Common Application or the Coalition Application. To assist the Admission Office in understanding their educational journey, including the philosophical reasons for home-schooling and approaches to education, home-schooled students are also asked to submit the following documentation:

• A home school transcript organized by a parent, teacher, or educational agency, including course work information and/or an explanation of curricular approach.
• A counselor letter, preferably from an educational supervisor, but it may be written by a parent.
• One teacher letter, preferably from a teacher who taught an academic subject.
• Extracurricular letter from a non-family member familiar with social or extracurricular activities (peer, clergy, employer, coach, etc.).

All candidates who have taken academic coursework at a community college or another academic institution must ask the appropriate registrars to send official copies of all transcripts to the CMC Admission Office. The standard rules on transfer credit for college work completed by incoming first-years may not apply to home-schooled students; CMC is likely to consider some of their college courses as substitutes for junior or senior high school courses.

Candidates who are veterans of the armed services should submit a copy of their honorable separation papers with their credentials. Veterans who have served at least two years may be eligible for elective credit towards graduation. For further information, see Transfer Credit and Veterans    or contact the Admission Office or the Registrar.

Deferred Admission

First-year candidates accepted for admission who send a commitment deposit may delay entrance for one academic year. They must write the Admission Office to describe their plans and request the deferment  Detailed instructions on the steps to request a deferment are provided to admitted students upon admission.

Transfer Students

Transfer admission.

Transfer applicants can submit their application as soon as it is available, generally on August 1 for spring and fall admission. CMC accepts The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admission (Common App) for transfer candidates. All students wishing to transfer from another college or university must submit transcripts of all college work and their final high school transcripts. If the college transcript does not list courses in which the student is currently registered, that list must be submitted to facilitate preliminary credit evaluation. Transfer applications must also submit the College Report completed by an official at their current or most recent institution. The College Report confirms that the student is leaving or has left their institution in good standing. The fall transfer application deadline is February 15, and the spring transfer application deadline is October 15. Transfer applicants may register for an admission interview prior to the deadline in which they are applying. Interviews are evaluative and recommended, but not required.

CMC is test-optional for all transfer applicants and there is no application fee to apply.

Students should have a GPA of at least 3.3 for serious consideration. All transfer students are expected to complete two years of full-time study at CMC, and at least 16 courses must be taken and passed while attending the College. Advanced standing for more than two years is never granted regardless of the number of college courses completed prior to enrollment at CMC.

Non-Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Admission

Non-degree student application process.

Individuals who wish to take courses at Claremont McKenna College, but who do not otherwise intend to pursue a degree, may apply for admission as non-degree students.

Interested students must inquire with the Office of the Registrar . For students currently attending Claremont High School (CEEB: 050590), please inquire with the Associate Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid, Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs .

To complete your application, you must submit the following items to the CMC Office of Admission at least two weeks prior to the first day of the semester in which you hope to enroll in courses:

• A completed non-degree application form
• Verification of Good Standing Form completed by a school official from your current or most recent college or university
• A $70 non-refundable application fee, payable in cash or check.
• An official transcript from your current or most recent college/university attended

Non-Degree Student Policies

• CMC will only accept non-degree students who have an academic record at another regionally accredited college or university and who are in good academic and disciplinary standing with their current or most recent school. Non-degree applicants must submit an official transcript and a verification of good standing from an official at their previous institution as part of the application process.
• Non-degree students may enroll for either part-time or full-time status for up to two consecutive semesters at CMC. These students may not exceed four CMC course units in a single semester or eight total units in two semesters. Students must remain in good academic and disciplinary standing at CMC in order to return for a second semester as a non-degree student.
• Tuition for part-time non-degree students is charged on a per-course basis. For 2024-2025, the estimated tuition charge per class is $11,271.66.
• Non-degree students must take all of their courses at Claremont McKenna College or in one of its joint and cooperative programs.
• During the regular academic year, non-degree students may register for courses starting on the first day of the semester with written approval of the appropriate instructor. At the time of registration, non-degree students must submit a $500 non-refundable tuition deposit. This deposit will be applied toward each student’s tuition for the semester. Non-degree students register for their courses in person at the Office of the Registrar.
• On-campus housing is not available for non-degree students during the regular academic year, but students may still opt to purchase a meal plan and/or a parking permit, as needed.
• Non-degree students receive a CMC ID card and may have full access to the library system, fitness center, and intramural programs while enrolled. They may not participate in intercollegiate athletics or club sports.
• Enrolled non-degree students are subject to all academic and disciplinary policies that apply to degree-seeking students, as outlined in the Statement of Academic Policy     and Student Code of Conduct .
• In the event that a non-degree student subsequently matriculates to CMC as degree-seeking student, credits from the non-degree program will be applied toward the degree. However, grade points from the non-degree coursework will not.
• Non-degree-seeking visitors must formally request transcripts of their CMC coursework to be sent to their home institutions, or to other third parties, through CMC’s online transcript ordering service. CMC will not automatically issue those transcripts without your formal request. Information on requesting transcripts is available on the Registrar’s website .

Important Dates for All Undergraduate Applicants

August 1: CMC begins accepting applications for admission for the upcoming spring and fall semesters (first-year and transfer applicants) October 15: Application deadline for spring semester transfer candidates October 22: Financial aid deadline for spring transfer applicants November 1: Early Decision (ED) I application deadline for first-year candidates November 8: Financial aid deadline for ED I first-year applicants December 1: Application deadline for merit scholarship priority consideration (first-year candidates only) January 10: ED II and Regular Decision application deadline for first-year candidates January 17: Financial aid deadline for ED II and Regular Decision first-year applicants February 15: Fall semester transfer candidates application deadline February 22: Financial aid deadline for fall transfer applicants March 2: Cal Grant materials deadline for all California residents

College Credit and Placement

Advanced placement (ap) and international baccalaureate (ib) exams.

CMC encourages students to take challenging academic courses in high school, including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, and to take the appropriate exams. The maximum amount of credit students may receive for AP and/or IB exams is the equivalent of four (4) CMC courses. For details on CMC’s policies on credit and/or placement for AP and IB exams, see AP and IB Credit and Placement   .

Other College Credit

First-year students.

Students entering CMC as first-years may receive transfer credit for a maximum of four (4) CMC courses for college coursework completed prior to their enrollment at CMC. Such credit may be granted in addition to any college credit for AP or IB examinations.

To be eligible for transfer credit, all college courses must be part of the standard college curriculum. College courses taken to satisfy high school graduation requirements cannot be used for college credit at CMC. Students in dual enrollment programs (high school-college) or home-schooled students who are taking college courses prior to their enrollment at CMC should contact the Admission Office to discuss transfer credit questions. See Transfer Credit and First-year Students    for further information.

Students entering CMC as first-years may not complete more than four (4) general education requirements off-campus before entering CMC or while enrolled at CMC (in summer school, through Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate, study abroad, etc.).

There is no limit to the number of college courses transfer students may take before enrolling at CMC, but only the equivalent of 16 CMC course credits, including credit for AP and IB exams, will be accepted toward graduation. No transfer credit will be granted for courses awarded by examination at other institutions, or for special courses or exams for which other academic institutions may have granted credit, including CLEP, etc.

New transfer students must provide the registrar with official final transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Course descriptions, syllabi, translations, and other documentation may be required before the college work can be evaluated for credit.

A transfer entrant may be given credit for any course completed with a grade of C (2.00 if A=4 grade points) or better at another accredited college or university, if the course is comparable to courses offered at The Claremont Colleges during the academic year. For transfer credit calculation purposes, a course credit at CMC is considered the equivalent of four (4) semester units or six (6) quarter units. For further information, see Transfer Credit Policies   .

Transfer students who, after enrolling at CMC, wish to bring in additional summer school credits must consult with the registrar to determine if they are eligible for additional transfer or general education credits.

Students seeking to transfer from unaccredited institutions may petition for credit after completion of at least one semester of full-time academic work at CMC with a grade point average of B (3.00) or better. Department chairs also may require that these students take any appropriate substantiating examinations.

Upon Acceptance

Commit deposit.

A commitment deposit of $500 is required of all accepted applicants at the time they notify CMC that they plan to enter. Confirmation of final admission is contingent upon receipt of this deposit. The deposit will be credited directly to the student’s account and is not refundable if the student withdraws from the entering class before registration.

Receipt of this deposit and the student’s signature constitutes a decision to attend CMC; therefore, students must withdraw applications from all other colleges to which they have been admitted. Should CMC learn that a student has made a commitment to attend more than one college, CMC’s offer of admission may be rescinded.

The commitment deposit is used to cover any charges or fees not paid at the time of graduation or withdrawal from the College. Any charges or damages to College property or unpaid student account balances will be withheld from the commitment deposit.

Final Transcript

Incoming first-year students must submit an official final high school transcript, or proof of homeschooling at the secondary level as defined by state law, showing final grades and a notation of graduation upon completion of their last term. Incoming transfer applicants must submit an official final college transcript upon completion of their last term. To be considered for admission transfer applicants are required to submit a final high school transcript with notation of graduation or documentation of high school completion. First-year students with missing high school transcripts and transfer students with missing final college transcripts will not be allowed to participate in pre-registration for the following semester.

Both first-year and transfer candidates who are admitted are expected to continue to excel in their program prior to enrollment at CMC. Failure to complete courses in progress at a satisfactory level may result in rescission of admission. If a student is in danger of failing to complete senior-year work at a satisfactory level, they must consult the Admission Office prior to the receipt of their final transcript.

If Claremont McKenna College or the US Department of Education suspects that a student’s high school transcript (or equivalent) is not valid or was not obtained from an entity that provides secondary school education, Claremont McKenna will evaluate the validity of the student’s high school completion. Steps for validation may include checking with the high school to confirm validity of the student’s transcript, confirming whether the high school is recognized as a provider of secondary education with the relevant state agency or department, among others. Financial aid disbursements will be held until validation is complete.

Medical Examination

The medical certificate, required of all students prior to entrance, must include a physical examination, tuberculin test, chest X-ray of anyone with a positive tuberculin test within the past six months, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) immunization, Meningococcal Tetravalent immunization, Tetanus/Diphtheria booster within the last ten years, and active immunization against tetanus.

Master’s Program in Finance

The Robert Day School and Robert Day Scholars Program offer Claremont College students and graduating students nominated by partner schools a one-year graduate program and Master of Arts in Finance degree. Claremont McKenna College students may also apply during fall of their sophomore year to earn this degree in the BA/MA accelerated degree program. Admission to this program is decided by the Robert Day School.

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A visit to Claremont McKenna College is ideal, but virtual tours can act to refresh your memory or as a preview for your on-site tour.

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Inevitably, on-campus tours of classrooms, libraries, dorms, and dining halls will start to blend. Jog your memory using the virtual tour and even explore the area surrounding the campus using the interactive mapping tool. If you're just beginning your college search, a virtual tour can be a great way to get a feel for a campus before your visit. Remember, when you do go, be sure to ask current students about their college life. A student perspective can be the most helpful way to gauge your future experience at Claremont McKenna.

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According to our research, 100.0% of freshman live on campus at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)?

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You’ll have to watch the CampusReel videos to see for sure. However, Claremont McKenna College (CMC) dorms are similar to most college housing options. Most on-campus residence halls include singles, double, and suites. Floor plans vary from residence hall to residence hall. CampusReel hosts dorm tours of Claremont McKenna College (CMC), and every one is different. As you’ll see, every dorm room is decorated in a unique and fun way - students are creative with their setups to make Claremont McKenna College (CMC) feel like home!

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time UTC -08:00

Claremont McKenna College 888 Columbia Ave Claremont, CA 91711 United States

We are excited to offer on-campus tours for prospective students and families. Each tour time will include a student-led campus tour and Q&A with an admission officer.

Please review the following instructions before you register:.

• Each tour time is limited to 30 total guests. Prospective families will be split into two groups of no more than 16 people, including the tour guide. 
• CMC will adhere to all state and county guidelines, which you can review here .
• Visitors must physically distance themselves from those not in your household.
• The majority of your visit will take place outside, with brief stops inside to view specific facilities. Restrooms are available. 
• Guests are required to wear a mask during the indoor portions of the campus tour, which include a dorm room, Roberts Pavilion, a classroom, and an elevator. 

Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.

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The Claremont Colleges, unlike other college consortia, are adjoining and within walking distance of one another. The five campuses cover roughly 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers), making Claremont a worthwhile stop for high schools and community-based organizations planning college visits.

Below you will find detailed information on each of the colleges, including tour times and group tour guidelines. For general questions about planning your group visit to the Claremont Colleges, contact [email protected] .

Please note that group tours must be scheduled with each individual college. Group tours are offered at the following times:

Before you begin planning your tours, please read over the following points:

The information below is exclusively for high school groups and community-based organizations with chaperoned students. If you are an individual or family wishing to tour any of the Claremont Colleges, please book your tour using our respective websites.

Group tours last 60 minutes.

Despite the proximity of our campuses, it is unlikely that a group will be able to visit all five colleges in one day.

You will need to arrange group tours with each college individually. Group tours will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis (assuming they fall within the guidelines below). Colleges reserve the right to accept or deny any group tour request they receive.

Each of the Claremont Colleges is only able to accommodate one tour per requesting organization.

Be aware that each college processes group tours separately. If one college can welcome your tour on a specific date, that does not necessarily mean that the other colleges will be able to accommodate your request.

Our offices purposely limit the number of students and chaperones that may attend a group tour. Our schedules overlap so as to allow large groups to break up into small subsets. Organizers often find it convenient to split up their students based on their interests.

The Claremont Colleges are not able to provide meal vouchers to visiting groups. You are welcome to eat at any of our 7 dining halls at the guest rate, $13.50 per person (cash and check only).

Free parking is available on each of our campuses. For more information, click here .

We are small institutions, and as a result, our tour guide availability can be very limited at times. Because of this, there will be no exceptions to the schedule listed on this website.

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Throughout its history, Pomona College has educated men and women of exceptional promise. We gather students, regardless of financial circumstances, into a small residential community that is strongly rooted in Southern California yet global in its orientation. Through close ties among a diverse group of faculty, staff and classmates, Pomona students are inspired to engage in the probing inquiry and creative learning that enable them to identify and address their intellectual passions. This experience will continue to guide their contributions as the next generation of leaders, scholars, artists and citizens to fulfill the vision of its founders: to bear their added riches in trust for all.

Guidelines:

Tour times: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. (academic year), 10 a.m. (summer)

Group size limit: 30 guests

Academic year: offered from September to November, and February to April

Summer: offered from mid-May to August

You can request a group tour of Pomona College online. For questions, contact [email protected]

The mission of Scripps College is to educate women to develop their intellects and talents through active participation in a community of scholars so that as graduates they may contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity. A Scripps education begins with the Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities, the College’s signature, interdisciplinary approach to learning. Scripps offers a robust intellectual community, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a rich residential experience designed to shape the next generation of leaders. Every Scripps student also completes a required senior thesis or project that marks the culmination of the Scripps education.

Tour times: 10 a.m. 

Information session: 11 a.m. (30 Minutes)

Group size limit: 20 female high school students

Year round: Offered from mid-September to November, February to March, and mid-May to August

Summer: group tours are extremely limited

You can request a group tour of Scripps College online . For questions, contact [email protected] or visit our Group Visit FAQ to learn what we accommodate. 

Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective, independent, coeducational, residential, undergraduate liberal arts college. CMC educates its students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions, and to support faculty and student scholarship that contribute to intellectual vitality and the understanding of public policy issues. The College pursues this mission by providing a liberal arts education that emphasizes economics and political science, a professoriate that is dedicated to effective undergraduate teaching, a close student-teacher relationship that fosters critical inquiry, an active residential and intellectual environment that promotes responsible citizenship, and a program of research institutes and scholarly support that makes possible a faculty of teacher-scholars.

Academic year group tours are available mid September - early December and February - early May.

Academic year tour times: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m., Saturdays (Fall only)

Summer group tours offered June - August at 8:30 a.m. These are very limited.

Group size limit: 10 to 40 guests

Tours must be requested 2 weeks in advance

You can request a group tour of Claremont McKenna College online. For questions, contact [email protected].

Harvey Mudd College seeks to educate engineers, scientists, and mathematicians, well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities and the social sciences so that they may assume leadership in their fields with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society. Harvey Mudd offers a broad STEM curriculum in the context of a liberal arts education, with an emphasis on undergraduate research and collaboration.

Tour times: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Information session: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (30 minutes)

Group size limit: 25 guests

Academic year: offered from September to mid-December, and mid-March to April

Summer: private group tours are not available during summer

You can request a group tour of Harvey Mudd College online. For questions, contact [email protected].

Pitzer College produces engaged, socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding and environmental sensitivity. The meaningful participation of students, faculty and staff in college governance and academic program design is a Pitzer core value.

Tour times: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Group size limit: 10 to 30 guests

Academic year: offered from September to mid-December, and February to early May

Summer: group tours are extremely limited and available by request only

Tours must be requested 2 weeks in advance

You can request a group tour of Pitzer College online. For questions, contact  [email protected] .

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