Gap Year Association

"When Universidad Francisco de Vitoria accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Universidad Francisco de Vitoria. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Universidad Francisco de Vitoria gap year students is $1800. When students apply to Universidad Francisco de Vitoria having taken a gap year between high school and college, this counts favorably for an applicant."

"When Prescott College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Prescott College will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn up to 6 credits before their return to Prescott College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Prescott College gap year students is $200. When students apply to Prescott College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this counts favorably for an applicant. Students wishing to defer matriculation may do so by sending a written request to the Director of Admission. Matriculation will be postponed for up to a full academic year, subject to successful completion of any academic work undertaken during that time."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Harvey Mudd College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for more than one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Harvey Mudd College will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. Students may request deferred enrollment when submitting their Enrollment Response Form in the HMC Applicant Hub. During the deferment year, students may not enroll as a matriculated student at another college or apply to other colleges. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Harvey Mudd College gap year students is $300. When students apply to Harvey Mudd College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

There are two primary ways Naropa University welcomes gap year students:

1. Gap Year and Transfer Friendly University – Easily transfer your credits from other gap year and experiential education programs to Naropa! Naropa values diverse learning experiences and makes it easy for students to transfer credits towards a personally and professionally meaningful college career.
2. LeapYear - Join us for LeapYear, the most unique year of college on the planet! LeapYear is two full-credit semesters of international group travel, independent internship, and integrative retreats – a rite of passage into adulthood to prepare students for a rewarding experience throughout their higher education journey and for an impactful and meaningful life.

Naropa University education is built on a foundation of academic study, mindfulness and compassion training, and experiential learning, continuing the learning students begin on their gap year. Naropa's curriculum is specifically designed engage students courageously with a complex and challenging world. Contemplative education not only asks students to challenge themselves in the classroom, but also asks them to challenge themselves as human beings. The commitment to becoming self-aware and the willingness to ask difficult questions opens students to their inherent wisdom and cultivates their passions, calling, and purpose.

Contemplative education at Naropa was born of a desire to transform education – just as GYA seeks to do. For gap year students who have already begun their journeys of deeply engaged and meaningful learning, we extend the invitation to "Transform yourself, transform the world" at Naropa University."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Colorado College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Colorado College will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn up to 6 credits before their return to Colorado College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Colorado College gap year students is $250. When students apply to Colorado College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this counts favorably for an applicant. You can learn more about the policies at Colorado College by visiting https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/choosingCC/admitted/gap/"

**UPDATED, 2019

"When University of Hartford accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, University of Hartford will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. An admitted student who wishes to defer for the purpose of a gap year or for any other reason, can do so for either a semester or a year. If they tuition deposit before deferring, all non-need based awards are held. Students interested in deferring should simply email us at admission@hartford.edu to let us know in writing how long they would like to defer for and we update our database. We then contact the student as it gets closer to their new entry term to find out if they have earned any college credit in the meantime. We typically remind students to send us their final high school transcripts and, if necessary, college transcripts to finalize their deferral process. Additionally, a student is welcome to simply apply after completing their gap year. Having taken this gap year will have no effect on their admission decision. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards True. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn more than 12 credits before their return to University of Hartford. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for University of Hartford gap year students is $500. When students apply to University of Hartford having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

"When New College of Florida accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, New College of Florida will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to New College of Florida. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for New College of Florida gap year students is $200. When students apply to New College of Florida having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Berry College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Berry College will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Berry College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Berry College gap year students is $250. When students apply to Berry College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Emory University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Emory University will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. Some students opt for a gap year between high school and college. Students use this time to volunteer, travel, or work. We advise students considering the gap year option to apply to Emory during their senior year of high school. If accepted, the student would need to submit his/her enrollment deposit by the deadline. Students have until 6/1 to request a deferral of his/her admission. In order to defer admission, the accepted student would need approval from our Dean of Admission. Students may not enroll full-time at another college or university during their deferral period. We will accept only two courses taken for college credit during the gap year. We require a detailed explanation of the student's proposed plan for the gap year as well as acknowledgement of gap year guidelines regarding college coursework. The explanation should come in the form of a letter addressed to the Dean of Admission. Admission deferrals for gap years are granted for one year only. Students whose gap years are approved would enter Emory as freshmen the subsequent fall semester.

When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn up to 6 credits before their return to Emory University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Emory University gap year students is $550. When students apply to Emory University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Georgia Institute of Technology accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Georgia Institute of Technology will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Georgia Institute of Technology. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Georgia Institute of Technology gap year students is $250. When students apply to Georgia Institute of Technology having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Agnes Scott College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Agnes Scott College gap year students is $500. When students apply to Agnes Scott College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. When a student defers at Agnes Scott College, they affirm: I understand I am required to submit my enrollment deposit by May 1. This deposit will be credited to my account when I enroll the following year. If I decide not to enroll, this money is non-refundable; I understand that if I am granted an admission deferral, it is for one year only; I understand that while my merit-based scholarship for Agnes Scott will remain in place, I will need to fill out a FAFSA based on the 2018 tax year in order to receive need-based aid for the 2020-2021 school year; It is my responsibility to keep in contact with my admission counselor regarding any change in plans and to keep current on deadlines and events. I will also update my admission counselor with any changes in my contact information."

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Boise State University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Boise State University gap year students is $100. When students apply to Boise State University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at Boise State University by visiting https://admissions.boisestate.edu/nextsteps/decline-admission/."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Cornell College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for more than one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Cornell College will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. Admitted students may request to defer their enrollment to Cornell College by submitting a written rationale of what they plan to do during their gap year. This written request should be sent to the Admission Office for the Director of Admission to review. Approved students must agree to: Submit the $300 enrollment deposit to reserve their place in the class and any merit or fine arts scholarships or awards. Not pursue admission nor seek deferred enrollment at another institution. Not enroll as a degree-seeking student in college classes. (Students are allowed to take up to two credit courses per semester as a non-degree seeking student, thought students should contact Cornell's Office of Admission for approval.) Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually as Cornell does not reserve need-based financial assistance. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn 6-12 credits before their return to Cornell College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Cornell College gap year students is $300. When students apply to Cornell College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at Cornell College by visiting."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Drake University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Drake University will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Drake University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot. When students apply to Drake University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment.

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Drake University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. When students apply to Drake University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

• College of Liberal Arts (Yes, deferral for academic year)
• College of Fine Arts (Yes, deferral for academic year)
• School of Nursing (Yes, deferral for academic year)

"When Loyola University New Orleans accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Loyola University New Orleans will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Loyola University New Orleans. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Loyola University New Orleans gap year students is same as Freshman Deposit. When students apply to Loyola University New Orleans having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED 2019

"When Johns Hopkins University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Johns Hopkins University will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Johns Hopkins University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Johns Hopkins University gap year students is $600. When students apply to Johns Hopkins University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. In some cases, students are permitted to defer their enrollment for up to two years to pursue a travel, work, or family experience that does not include study at another academic institution for credit. Deferrals are considered on an individual basis and must be requested in writing from the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions. To request a deferral, you must submit your Reply Form, enrollment deposit, and a letter detailing your plans by the enrollment deposit deadline. Students accepted as transfer students to Johns Hopkins are not typically granted admissions deferrals."

"When McDaniel College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, McDaniel College will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to McDaniel College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for McDaniel College gap year students is $500. When students apply to McDaniel College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at McDaniel College by calling admissions."

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to St. John's College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for St. John's College gap year students is $300. When students apply to St. John's College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

"When Towson University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Towson University will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Towson University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Towson University gap year students is $300. When students apply to Towson University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. Admitted students must submit their enrollment contract and nonrefundable $300 enrollment fee by the deadline before requesting a deferral. The deferral request is then reviewed for approval or denial. If approved, the student is guaranteed a space in the next entering class. Students must reapply for financial aid during the year following the deferral."

"When University of Maryland College Park accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to University of Maryland College Park. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for University of Maryland College Park gap year students is $400. When students apply to University of Maryland College Park having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at University of Maryland College Park by visiting umd.edu UMD Deferral- Request admission."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Harvard College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for more than one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Harvard College will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Harvard College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot. When students apply to Harvard College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. We want to do everything possible to help the students we enroll make the most of their opportunities, avoiding the much reported “burnout” phenomenon that can keep them from reaching their full potential. Our overall graduation rate of 98%, among the highest in the nation, is perhaps due in part to the fact that so many students take time off, before or during college. The Admissions Committee encourages admitted students to defer enrollment for one year to travel, pursue a special project or activity, work, or spend time in another meaningful way—provided they do not enroll in a degree-granting program at another college. Deferrals for two-year military service are also granted. Each year, between 80 and 110 students defer their matriculation to the College, and they report their experiences to be uniformly positive. After graduation, large numbers of Harvard students take time off before beginning work or graduate school."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When College of the Holy Cross accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, College of the Holy Cross will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for College of the Holy Cross gap year students is $500. When students apply to College of the Holy Cross having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. Students who wish to defer admission for one year, should submit a formal written request, detailing how he or she plans to spend the year. Students may not enroll at another college or university during their gap year. When a deferral is approved, the student must submit a $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit. Students need to re-apply for financial aid for the following year."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Olin College of Engineering accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Olin College of Engineering will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Olin College of Engineering. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Olin College of Engineering gap year students is $750. When students apply to Olin College of Engineering having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2019

"When Tufts University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Tufts University will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Tufts University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Tufts University gap year students is $600. When students apply to Tufts University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at Tufts University by visiting http://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/first-year-students/application-faq/"

**UPDATED, 2019

"When Wheaton College Massachusetts accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Wheaton College Massachusetts will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Wheaton College Massachusetts. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Wheaton College Massachusetts gap year students is $1400. When students apply to Wheaton College Massachusetts having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. Very few admitted students choose to defer their enrollment at Wheaton to pursue a gap year. Deferrals are considered on a case-by-case basis for non-credit bearing programs. Examples of approved deferrals include required military service, a year of work, travel, or language immersion. The process for a student to defer their admission for one year includes officially enrolling at Wheaton by submitting their $400 non-refundable enrollment fee, and then submitting a letter requesting their deferral detailing how students will spend the year. This letter should be sent be mid-May. If approved, the student must then pay a non-refundable $1,000 Reconfirmation Fee in January to reconfirm their intent to enroll that fall."

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Kalamazoo College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Kalamazoo College gap year students is $350. When students apply to Kalamazoo College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. Discussions about deferral happen with students on a case-by-case basis and the policy is not written anywhere on the website. However, Kzoo is updating its website this summer."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Augsburg University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Augsburg University will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn unlimited credits before their return to Augsburg University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Augsburg University gap year students is $150. When students apply to Augsburg University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2019

"When Macalester College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Macalester College will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. Each year, some students who have been offered first-year admission to Macalester request the deferral of their admission. Deferrals may be granted for a variety of reasons, most commonly to allow a student to spend time overseas. Deferral requests, which are approved at the discretion of the Dean of Admissions, are granted for a period of one academic year. There are no semester deferrals. Candidates should be aware, however, that Macalester will accept no more than the equivalent of 20 semester credit hours for academic work completed prior to matriculation at Macalester, whether earned during secondary school or during the deferral period. Deferral requests or questions about the deferral process should be directed to the Admissions Office. (admissions@macalester.edu) Decisions regarding credit are made by the Registrar. For more information, call the Registrar's Office at (651) 696-6200. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn more than 12 credits before their return to Macalester College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Macalester College gap year students is $300. When students apply to Macalester College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. "

**UPDATED, 2019

"When University of Minnesota - Twin Cities accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. When students apply to University of Minnesota - Twin Cities having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. To defer your admission to the University of Minnesota, you will need to contact an admissions counselor and let them know why you are deferring. They will ask for a statement that will then be approved by a Director. You do not need to deposit to hold your space for next year, we will simply need your final high school transcript and will look to readmit you the following fall. We look to retain any honors or scholarships you may have received during your initial admission, but these are subject to change based on performance in your senior year and space/funds availability."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Missouri University of Science and Technology accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for more than one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Missouri University of Science and Technology will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Missouri University of Science and Technology. When students apply to Missouri University of Science and Technology having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. Admitted students who wish to delay matriculation should communicate with the Associate Director or Director of Admissions to clarify plans. Students must also communicate with Student Financial Assistance regarding merit scholarships, including receiving written (email) confirmation of which scholarships may be retained for a future enrollment. No enrollment deposit will be required until the year the student prepares for matriculation."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Montana State University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Montana State University will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process True. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form

While on an approved deferral, a student may earn 6-12 credits before their return to Montana State University. When students apply to Montana State University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2019

"When Houghton College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for more than one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Houghton College will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn unlimited credits before their return to Houghton College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot. Houghton College does not charge a deposit. When students apply to Houghton College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. Students who have previously applied to Houghton, whether they were admitted or not, may submit a brief reapplication form to have their original application for admission reactivated. In general, a student's application for admission may be held for up to two years. Beyond two years after the initial application, students seeking admission may need to begin a new application. The reapplication form is accessible on the Admission website."

"When Warren Wilson College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Warren Wilson College will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn more than 12 credits before their return to Warren Wilson College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Warren Wilson College gap year students is $300. When students apply to Warren Wilson College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this counts favorably for an applicant."

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn up to 6 credits before their return to Rochester Institute of Technology. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Rochester Institute of Technology gap year students is $300. When students apply to Rochester Institute of Technology having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. Admitted students who wish to defer their admission should email: admissions@rit.edu and let us know their intentions during the upcoming year (employment, travel, volunteer work, enrichment activity, etc). An enrollment deposit is not required for the deferral to be granted. Students may defer up to two years, but deferrals are granted only one year at a time.

When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must: complete a deferral form, and get approval from a staff member or administrator. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn more than 12 credits before their return to Warren Wilson College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Warren Wilson College gap year students is $300. When students apply to Warren Wilson College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this counts favorably for an applicant. You can learn more about the policies at Warren Wilson College by visiting https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/gap-year/.

Some of the other benefits for gap year students at Warren Wilson College include: A student organization for those who have taken a gap year, and student support services such as advising, counseling, or coaching to deferred students while they are away on a gap year."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Duke University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for more than one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Duke University will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator
When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Duke University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot. Duke does not require a deposit from any enrolling student. When students apply to Duke University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

"When UNC Chapel Hill accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, UNC Chapel Hill will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. You can read more about UNC Chapel Hill policies on taking a gap year at https://admissions.unc.edu/explore/enrich-your-education/global-gap-year-fellowship/. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for UNC Chapel Hill gap year students is $250. When students apply to UNC Chapel Hill having taken a gap year between high school and college, this counts favorably for an applicant. You can learn more about the policies at UNC Chapel Hill by visiting https://admissions.unc.edu/policies-and-reports/deferring-your-enrollment/"

**UPDATED, 2019

"When University of North Carolina Wilmington accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, University of North Carolina Wilmington will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

While on an approved deferral, a student may earn 6-12 credits before their return to University of North Carolina Wilmington. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for University of North Carolina Wilmington gap year students is $100. When students apply to University of North Carolina Wilmington having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at University of North Carolina Wilmington by visiting https://uncw.edu/admissions/Defer.html."

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn 6-12 credits before their return to Gardner-Webb University. When students apply to Gardner-Webb University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to NC State University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for NC State University gap year students is $300. Deposit is required at time of enrollment; it is not required in order to approve a deferral of enrollment. When students apply to NC State University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

"When Denison University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Denison University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Denison University gap year students is $300. When students apply to Denison University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2018

"Once a student has completed their application to attend Wayfinding and been invited to be a student with us, they can pay the deposit to hold their spot in an upcoming cohort (two start dates per year) and complete a gap year then join us afterwards."

**UPDATED, 2019

"When University of Oregon accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, University of Oregon will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to University of Oregon. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for University of Oregon gap year students is $200. When students apply to University of Oregon having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

"When Portland State University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Portland State University will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. PSU defines a gap year as a one-year break from formal education between completion of high school and entry to college. A gap year may be taken for a variety of reasons such as work, travel, or volunteering. To support students interested in a gap year, PSU will consider a one-year deferral of admission for freshmen admitted for fall term. There is no specific requirement for activities during a gap year, but approvals are based on the belief that this time is intended to provide you with opportunities for personal growth that will benefit your future college experience. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Portland State University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Portland State University gap year students is $200. When students apply to Portland State University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You must request consideration by completing the following steps: Apply to PSU and be admitted as a freshman for Fall term. Submit your $200 tuition deposit to confirm your enrollment at PSU by May 1. Meet the eligibility requirement for the gap year: Admitted to PSU as a freshmen for fall term. Students who earned college credit while in high school are considered freshmen for admission purposes, and, therefore, still qualify.* Review the requirements for gap year deferment below. Submit the Request for Gap Year Deferral Form no later than July 1 (later requests will be still be reviewed on a case-by-case basis). This will require you to explain your gap year plans and agree to the deferral terms. It will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and you will receive a response within 2-3 weeks. Submit your final high school transcript to PSU by August 1. Approval of Gap Year Deferrals are contingent upon fulfilling all freshman admission requirements through high school graduation. Request deferral of admission to any additional departments or programs at PSU. Examples: Honors, Music, Athletics, TRiO, etc. You are responsible for contacting these departments. If your Gap Year Deferral is approved, follow up with your Admissions Counselor to ensure you have a plan for next steps such as submitting the FAFSA, applying for housing, and signing up for Orientation Requirements If you are granted the opportunity to pursue a gap year, you may not earn college credit during that year. If you wish to earn credit, you will be required to reapply for admission and submit relevant transcripts. Audited or non-credit courses, as well as participation in Carpe Diem Education programs that result in PSU college credit, may be considered on an individual basis during requests for the gap year deferral. Any PSU merit scholarships (non-need-based aid) you have earned will be deferred. Any need-based aid is awarded annually using FAFSA information. You will need to re-submit the FAFSA annually. Deferral of admission or participation in other PSU programs (Honors, Music, athletics, etc.) and Housing is not guaranteed. You are responsible for contacting these departments to notify them of your plans and request any next steps. Correspondence from PSU will be sent by email to your @pdx.edu email address. If you will not have regular access to this account during your gap year, set up email forwarding to an account that you or your family can check. If your plans to attend PSU change during your gap year, notify us as soon as you can. Please note that tuition deposits are non-refundable, even if you choose not to attend PSU after your gap year. NOTE: Gap Year Deferrals are only for freshmen deferring admission from an initial fall term to the next fall term. For any other types of term changes, please refer to the change of admission term instructions."

When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn up to 6 credits before their return to Carnegie Mellon University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Carnegie Mellon University gap year students is $800. When students apply to Carnegie Mellon University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at Carnegie Mellon University by visiting https://www.cmu.edu/."**UPDATED, 2019

"When Washington & Jefferson College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Washington & Jefferson College will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn more than 12 credits before their return to Washington & Jefferson College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Washington & Jefferson College gap year students is $300. When students apply to Washington & Jefferson College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this counts favorably for an applicant. You can learn more about the policies at Washington & Jefferson College by visiting http://wiki.washjeff.edu/display/CATALOG2017/Deferred+Admission."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Bryan College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Bryan College will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Bryan College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. When students apply to Bryan College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. Students may defer their enrollment but financial aid is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We define a gap year as one in which NO CREDITS are earned. Credits earned may change the financial aid package."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When St. Edward's University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, St. Edward's University will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to St. Edward's University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for St. Edward's University gap year students is $150. When students apply to St. Edward's University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this counts favorably for an applicant."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Utah State University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for more than one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Utah State University will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Utah State University. When students apply to Utah State University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Weber State University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for more than one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Weber State University will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Weber State University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot. When students apply to Weber State University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at Weber State University by visiting https://weber.edu/returntoweber."

**UPDATED, 2019
"When James Madison University accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, James Madison University will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

While on an approved deferral, a student may earn 6-12 credits before their return to James Madison University. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for James Madison University gap year students is $250. When students apply to James Madison University having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2019

"When The College of William & Mary accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, The College of William & Mary will expedite or waive the student’s reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• complete a deferral form
• submit a written plan for their gap with an explanation
• get approval from a staff member or administrator

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn 6-12 credits before their return to The College of William & Mary. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student’s spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for The College of William & Mary gap year students is same as other depositing students. When students apply to The College of William & Mary having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at The College of William & Mary by visiting https://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/how-to-apply/freshmanapplicants/gap-years/index.php"

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn up to 6 credits before their return to Catholic University of America. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot. No deposit is required until course enrollment after deferral. When students apply to Catholic University of America having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment. You can learn more about the policies at Catholic University of America by visiting http://policies.cua.edu/enrollment/admissionfull.cfm"

**UPDATED, 2019
"When Beloit College accepts a student to the institution, she or he may defer for one year. When a student chooses to defer acceptance, Beloit College will expedite or waive the student's reapplication process. When a student chooses to defer their enrollment, they must:
• call to notify us of their choice to defer

When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer merit and/or competitive scholarship awards. When a student defers enrollment, they can keep and defer needs-based scholarship awards. While on an approved deferral, a student may earn zero credits before their return to Beloit College. When an applicant defers their enrollment, the institution holds the student's spot if they have paid a deposit. The deposit for Beloit College gap year students is $350. When students apply to Beloit College having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."

**UPDATED, 2018
"When University of Wisconsin-Stout accepts a student to the institution, she or he may not defer their enrollment. When students apply to University of Wisconsin-Stout having taken a gap year between high school and college, this has no affect on an applicant's admissions assessment."