Reed College

Reed seeks students who demonstrate a commitment to learning and to the ideals embodied by a rigorous and stimulating liberal arts education. First-year and transfer applications are welcome to apply. The ideal incoming class is diverse in its range of talents, interests, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and perspectives. Students share a common passion for academic inquiry. Successful applicants have pursued a rigorous secondary school curriculum that includes honors and advanced courses. Reed recommends that students take four or five core academic courses per year, which typically includes four years of English, at least three years of a foreign or classical language, three to four years of mathematics, three to four years of science, and three to four years of history or social studies. Because secondary school curricula vary widely in quality and content, Reed sets no fixed requirements in this area. The admission committee sets no ?cutoff points'' for high school grades or college grades (for transfer students). Reed is utilizing a test blind approach and will not require nor use testing results from the SAT or ACT in our admission review for the fall 2021 and fall 2022 cycles. Reed seeks candidates who demonstrate excellence of character, motivation, intellectual curiosity, individual responsibility, and social consciousness. The admission committee recognizes the importance of creating a diverse community in which individual differences contribute to the vitality of the campus and enhance learning opportunities for students. Reed recommends a personal interview but an interview is not required. Early Decision applicants should apply by November 15 (ED 1) or December 20 (ED 2). Early Decision at Reed is binding, which means students who are admitted under Early Decision are expected to matriculate. Early Action applications should arrive at Reed by November 15. The deadline for regular first-year admission applications is January 15. Transfer candidates seeking admission for the spring semester should apply no later than November 1, and for the fall semester, March 1.

COVID 19 RESPONSE
Reed has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic through several guiding principles: sustaining the health and well-being of the community; providing support and resources to all individuals; and safeguarding Reed's academic program.

Supported by a sound COVID-19 Prevention & Response Plan, a COVID-19 Task Force has implemented training, twice a week testing, and health monitoring in accordance with federal and state guidelines. The college also retained an epidemiologist, focused resources on the well-being and livelihood of the community, and maintained steady communication with constituents through email and robust web resources.

Due to a great deal of dedication and care from all students, faculty, and staff, Reed is thriving."