Admissions & Aid
Our admissions and financial aid teams are ready to help you and your family navigate to the North Country.
The Journey Begins
As you begin to explore colleges, we’re excited that St. Lawrence University is among your destination options.
We’re looking for curious students who are eager to make a positive impact on the world; that’s why we take a holistic approach to reviewing applications. Test scores are optional here; we’re interested in the whole you, from your academic interests and achievements to your hobbies and extracurricular experience.
Ways to Apply and Deadlines
There's also no application fee. We believe that if you can see yourself here, there should be no barriers to your ability to apply.
| Ways to Apply | Application Details | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | Early Decision is the best option if we're your first choice and you're prepared to commit to St. Lawrence if accepted. | Nov. 1—Feb. 2 |
| Early Action | Early Action is the best option if you feel confident St. Lawrence is a good fit. You'll know your Admissions decision sooner and have flexibility in making your final choice. | Dec. 1 |
| Regular Decision | Regular Decision is our standard admission application. | Feb. 2 |
| Transfer, Spring Entry | Spring entry will provide you a seamless mid-year transition into our close-knit community. | Nov. 3 |
| Transfer, Fall Entry | Fall entry means you'll start your St. Lawrence experience from day one of the academic year. | March 2 |
Visit Days and Campus Tours
The best way to see if St. Lawrence could be your home away from home is to visit our beautiful campus in Northern New York. Sign up for a tour or visit day designed exclusively for you. We'll be waiting with the welcome wagon and a fresh-baked Pub Cookie.
Register for a Tour or Visit Day
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Our admissions team is excited to learn more about you, tell you more about our incredible academic programs and supportive community, show you around our beautiful campus, and help you through the application process.
Discover why St. Lawrence is the right choice for you.
Visit Us: Experience St. Lawrence IRL
Immersing yourself in our community is the best way to discover if St. Lawrence is right for you. While you’re in the region, make time to check out the scenery; maybe fit in a short hike or apple-picking excursion?
Apply to St. Lawrence
We think big-picture, just like our students. A rigorous class schedule shows us you’re curious and ready to explore, while your interests, activities and achievements help us understand how you’ll contribute to our community.
Financial Aid Programs
We value your education and know it’s a significant investment. That’s why we’re here to help you manage it in the most responsible and affordable way.
Scholarship Opportunities
When you apply to St. Lawrence, you’ll automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships.
It’s not college. It’s an academic adventure.
Our campus in Canton, N.Y., is just the starting point. When you attend St. Lawrence, the world becomes your classroom.
Majors
Minors
Outcomes Rate
Recent graduates were employed or in graduate school within 7-9 months of graduating.
Best Private School Alumni Network
The Princeton Review, 2025
of Laurentians pursue a master’s or professional degree within five years
miles from the Adirondack Park and the Canadian border
live on campus
How We Welcome Laurentians to the Family
Long-standing traditions like the First-Year Cup combined with innovative living and learning experiences instill camaraderie among your class during your first week at St. Lawrence.
Matriculation for New Students
This is the first time your class gathers as a group and officially begins your adventure at St. Lawrence.
An Introduction to the School Songs
During Matriculation, new students and their families are invited to join the Laurentian Singers as they sing St. Lawrence's treasured school songs.
First-Year Program Cup
Get ready for some friendly competition against your fellow first-years during your first week on campus. There are lawn games, trivia, the much-anticipated song-writing contest, and more.
Alma Mater Contest
Each FYP college crafts an inventive rendition of the University's alma mater and performs it for the others during the FYP Cup.