Meet our Colleges

Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of 35,000 people in the western part of the state, Amherst College’s 1,000-acre campus is adjacent to downtown Amherst. Our college sits within the homeland of the Nonotuck people and also in the Kwinitekw valley, a crossroads of multiple Native nations. The indigenous nations in the region that continue to have an ongoing presence here include the Nipmuc, Wampanoag, Massachusett, and Narragansett to the east; the Mohegan, Pequot, and Schaghticoke to the south; the Mohican and Haudenosaunee (Confederacy) to the west; and the Wabanaki (or Abenaki) to the north. Since its founding in 1821, Amherst College has earned a reputation as one of the finest liberal arts colleges in the nation, enrolling 1,850 talented, energetic, and diverse young scholars. Diversity, defined in its broadest sense, is fundamental to Amherst’s mission. The college enrolls students from nearly every state and from more than 50 countries, and more than 45% of Amherst’s students identify as students of color. Amherst has an active Native and Indigenous Students Association on campus, a Five-College Certificate program in Native American Studies headed by one of our Native faculty persons, and the College’s Frost Library is home to the Pablo Eisenberg Collection of Native American Literature. Amherst also has an Early Opportunity for Native Students (EONS) program as part of the Access to Amherst (A2A) program for prospective students to learn more about the Amherst experience.

Amherst is one of the few completely need-blind colleges; students are admitted without regard to financial need, and each admitted student is guaranteed financial aid equal to 100% of demonstrated financial need, with no required student loan component. Reflecting an institutional commitment to access, Amherst’s student body is among the most economically diverse of its peer colleges and universities. With its student-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, and its open curriculum (there are no area or distribution requirements), Amherst allows each student — with the help of faculty advisers — to chart an individual path through the more than 800 courses offered at the college and the more than 5,000 courses available through Amherst’s membership in the Five College Consortium.

Admissions: https://www.amherst.edu/admission 

Financial Aid: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/visit 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/visit 

How to Apply: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/covid-19-considerations 

 Since 1855, Bates College has been dedicated to the emancipating potential of the liberal arts. Bates educates the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. With ardor and devotion — Amore ac Studio — we engage the transformative power of our differences, cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action. Preparing leaders sustained by a love of learning and a commitment to responsible stewardship of the wider world, Bates is a college for coming times. Bates was founded in 1855 by people who believed strongly in freedom, civil rights, and the importance of a higher education for all who could benefit from it. 

Bates has always admitted students without regard to race, sex, religion, or national origin. Great efforts were made in designing the institution to ensure that no qualified student would be turned away because he or she could not afford the cost of a Bates education. Although they met with considerable criticism from other colleges, the founders held fast to their commitment to admit both men and women: Bates was New England’s first coeducational college and one of the first coeducational colleges in the United States. Bates has always stood firmly for the ideals of academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, egalitarianism, social justice and freedom. Celebrated as one of the first U.S. institutions of higher learning to admit women and people of color, Bates is recognized for its inclusive social character and progressive tradition. We value the diversity of persons and perspective and engage in the transformative power of our differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is the guiding principle behind our Prologue to Bates, a fly-in program geared towards students entering their senior year who express interest in being a part of our inclusive and pluralistic community. All students who attend high school in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are welcomed to apply, especially students who are first-generation-to-college, low-income, and/or historically underrepresented in higher education. 

Admissions: https://www.bates.edu/admission/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.bates.edu/admission/student-financial-services/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.bates.edu/admission/virtual%20tour/ 

How to Apply: https://www.bates.edu/admission/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.bates.edu/admission/explore-bates/equity-inclusion/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.bates.edu/academic-year-2021-22/  

 Bowdoin College is a liberal arts and sciences college of 1,800 students from nearly all 50 states and 34 countries. Bowdoin is in Brunswick, Maine, which is in the traditional territory of the Wabanaki Confederacy. We recognize and honor the current Tribes who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy—the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and Micmac peoples—who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We respect the traditional values of these Tribes and acknowledge their inherent sovereignty in this territory. 

Study at Bowdoin leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in one of over 55 departmental and interdisciplinary majors. With an average class size of 16, students work closely with faculty beginning in their first year. Bowdoin was founded and endowed in service of the common good, a cherished core value that guides how, and what, we choose to study, who we attract and admit, and how we treat each other. Forty percent of the incoming class identify as students of color and seventeen percent of the incoming class are the first in their family to attend college. Our Native American Student Association (NASA) creates and maintains a supportive environment for Native American students at Bowdoin and collaborates with the four tribes in the state of Maine. 

While Bowdoin’s application process is highly selective, submission of test scores is optional. Admissions is need-blind, and we meet full demonstrated need of all admitted students with grants—not loans. Bowdoin’s application fee is waived for first-generation-to-college students and/or any student applying for financial aid. The admissions office hosts over 100 students during fly-in programs held every fall. 

We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious disruptions to students’ school years. Our focus is on adapting our process and evaluations to your circumstances during this crisis and will evaluate transcripts and applications accordingly. 

 Admissions: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/costs-and-aid/index.html 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/visit/index.html 

How to Apply: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply/index.html 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/visit/explore-bowdoin/index.html 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.bowdoin.edu/covid-19/index.html 

 Brown University was founded in 1764 and is located in historic Providence, Rhode Island, which is the ancestral homeland of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Brown is a private, Ivy League institution recognized for its global reach, vibrant community, expansive research opportunities and unique curriculum. The Open Curriculum gives students both choice and freedom in developing their undergraduate course of study by featuring interdisciplinary seminars, more than 80 concentrations (or “majors”), and over 2,000 courses (including cross-registration at the Rhode Island School of Design). Additionally, our innovative Open Curriculum has no curricular requirements outside of the writing and concentration requirements. Brown’s commitment to access and equity resulted in the implementation of our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, which included the promise to double the faculty of color, increase resources for historically underrepresented groups on campus, and to host College Horizons for the first time in Brown’s history. Brown also launched the Native and Indigenous Studies Initiative to promote the scholarship of faculty and students that “explores, and increases the understanding of, the cultural traditions and political experiences of Indigenous Peoples (especially in the Western Hemisphere) through historical and contemporary lenses.” This past year, we welcomed our inaugural Tribal Community Member in Residence, Dr. Karen Craddock (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah). The Native Americans at Brown (NAB) student group also organizes an ongoing Native American Heritage Series and the annual Spring Thaw Powwow, which is attended by over 1,000 people from throughout New England. The Brown Promise Financial Aid program meets 100% of demonstrated need and all students receiving financial aid do not have student loans in their financial aid packages. 

Admissions: https://admission.brown.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://admission.brown.edu/tuition-aid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admission.brown.edu/visit/campus-tours-0 

How to Apply: https://admission.brown.edu/first-year 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.brown.edu/academics/native-american-and-indigenous-studies/native-american-and-indigenous-studies 

COVID-19 Updates: https://healthy.brown.edu/ 

Caltech is an intimately sized campus in Pasadena, CA. We acknowledge and offer our respect to past and present Gabrielino-Tongva people and their ancestral lands, including the LA Basin upon which Caltech sits today. 

In your future, do you see yourself tackling the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology? If so, consider joining us at Caltech. With world-class scholars as your faculty members and our incredible research facilities, you can prepare to take your place as a leader in the scientific community. Our resources for undergraduate research are second to none, as 90% of student research proposals are accepted. Caltech is also the only college to operate and manage a NASA site: the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (which is responsible for nearly all unmanned space exploration). With less than 1,000 undergraduate students, Caltech immerses you in a collaborative community of unusually curious and talented peers. We have a unique culture that combines a passion for innovation, intense intellectual discovery, and a healthy amount of fun. On our campus, you can be yourself and connect with people as friends and colleagues. Students coming from backgrounds and communities that are historically underrepresented in the STEM fields find support through various programming out of the Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity (CCID), from academic advising and guidance to graduate mentoring and community lunches. One such opportunity is the Freshman Summer Research Institute (FSRI), a summer program for incoming first-year students designed to enhance their transition from high school to a research-based education and to assist them in developing the learning strategies that lead to success at Caltech. Participants conduct research with mentors, write research papers, and give professional research talks. 

Caltech has enacted a two-year moratorium on both the requirement and consideration of SAT and ACT test scores as part of the undergraduate admissions process. This change, made in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on access to these exams for students across the country and globe, will be in effect for all first-year students applying to Caltech for Fall 2021 and Fall 2022. 

Admissions: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/afford 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/visit 

How to Apply: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply/first-year-freshman-applicants/application-requirements 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://diversity.caltech.edu/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply/first-year-freshman-applicants/standardized-tests 

 Carleton stands on the homelands of the Wahpekute and Mdewakanton bands of the Dakota Nation in what is currently called Northfield, Minnesota just south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We honor with gratitude the people who’ve stewarded the land through the generations and their ongoing contributions to this region. We acknowledge the ongoing injustices that we have committed against the Dakota Nation, and we wish to interrupt this legacy, beginning with acts of healing and honest storytelling about this place. 

Carleton is one of the nation’s top liberal arts and sciences colleges, known for its bright students and intellectual faculty committed to teaching. Carleton has several qualities that make it distinctive: 1. We use a trimester system—this means fast-paced learning during three 10-week terms taking 3 classes at a time. The trimester system allows for lots of flexibility in your scheduling, and lots of academic exploration. 2.Over 70% of our students participate in at least one off-campus studies program. Any financial aid that you receive at Carleton will follow you around the world, making study abroad affordable for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. 3. We meet full demonstrated financial need for all admitted students for all four years. About 55% of students receive financial aid and the average aid package is over $55,000 and the average grant is over $45,000. 4. Our campus community represents a diverse cross-section of the world. Carleton’s 2,000+ students are drawn from every state and over 40 countries. Nearly 40% of our students identify as either people of color or international students, and every major religion is represented on our campus. Offices like OIL (Office of Intercultural Life), TRIO (serving 1st-generation college students, low-income students, and students with a documented disability), and the GSC (Gender and Sexuality Center) work to celebrate the different identities students bring to campus. 

Students choose Carleton because of our size, exclusive focus on undergraduate education, and the strong sense of community on campus. 

Admissions: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/afford/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.admissions.carleton.edu/portal/visit 

How to Apply: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/steps/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/visit/toc/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.carleton.edu/covid/ 

Colorado College (CC) is located within the unceded territory of the Ute People and recognizes the complex histories of labor and living on this land. Colorado College honors the Ancestors of various peoples, tribes, nations, and families whose struggle for justice on this land inspires our daily work. 

The Indigenous community at CC includes students, staff, and faculty with engagement beyond campus and throughout Colorado Springs and the Southwest. Native American Student Union is one of the most active clubs on campus having hosted their annual Pow Wow since 1991. CC’s Elder In Residence and the Revitalizing Nations Living & Learning Community support native students and bring awareness of indigenous identities to campus. Our Indigenous Speaker Series and Visiting Writer Series brings elders, historians, scholars and respected voices from tribal communities from across North America. Southwest Studies, Indigenous Studies and Race Ethnicity Migration Studies are academic concentrations with strong emphasis on native culture, land, history and research. 

Since 1874, students at Colorado College have attended class in the shadow of Pike’s Peak (known to the Ute as Tava). Located approximately 70 miles south of Denver in Colorado Springs, CC is known for the “Block Plan”, a unique academic schedule allowing students to focus on just one class every 3 ½ weeks rather than balancing several courses throughout one semester. Students dive deep into subjects, with each block covering the same amount of material as a course on the semester system. The benefits? You can study immigration policy on the borderlands, find Jupiter during evening labs in Barnes Observatory, or traverse the natural wonders of the Southwest as a field archaeologist. After each block comes the “block break”, a 4 ½ day hiatus from classes. Students take full advantage of both the college’s campus activities and the surrounding Rocky Mountains, returning to their next class refreshed and excited. 

Admissions: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/financialaid/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/#virtualtour 

How to Apply: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/for-students/start-my-app/index.html 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/indigenous-community/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/coronavirus/ 

Columbia University is located in New York City, specifically the island of Manhattan, which means island of many hills in the language of the Lenni Lenape people. We recognize that Manhattan is part of the ancestral and traditional homeland of the Lenni Lenape and Wappinger people who are still active members of our community throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Columbia University includes Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science which serve 6,000 undergraduate students from all 50 states, over 100 countries and more than 40 Tribal Nations. One of the world’s premier liberal arts colleges, Columbia College is home to a vibrant community of undergraduates, an endless array of engaging ideas and a sweeping sense of possibility. Through an undergraduate course of study that features an engineering foundation with a liberal arts core, Columbia Engineering students leverage the extensive resources of a major research university in order to become leaders and innovators. Columbia Engineers are prepared to confront complex issues with groundbreaking solutions to the grand challenges of our time. For over 100 years, the Core Curriculum has been the defining element of a Columbia education. It is a communal learning experience of small discussion-based seminars that cultivate community-wide discourse and deliberate contemplation around classic works, contemporary issues and humanity’s most enduring questions. Our students come together from every background and every corner of the world to engage and explore, to seek new adventures and perspectives, to build connections, and to pursue a better world. These passions fuel more than 500 student clubs and organizations. What matters most to us is your ability to thrive at Columbia, not your ability to pay for it. Our goal is to make Columbia an affordable option for any student. We cover 100% of the financial need for all first-year and transfer applicants for all four years, without the use of loans. 

Admissions: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/affordability 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/visit/virtual 

How to Apply: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/OMA/

https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaMalamaHawaii/ 

https://lionlink.columbia.edu/organization/nativeamericancouncil 

https://www.facebook.com/NAHM.Columbia.NYC/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/test-optional-2021-2022 

Cornell University is located in the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ (Cayuga Nation), one of the six nations of the Haudenosaunee confederacy. Cornell University is an institution where “any person can find instruction in any study” and it remains one of the most academically and socially diverse universities in the world. A member of the Ivy League, Cornell offers over 80 majors and 4,000 courses, and the opportunity to lead and get involved with hundreds of student-run organizations. A vibrant living and learning community, Cornell welcomes people with a variety of social, economic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds from all 50 states and nations around the world. Currently there are over 400 Indigenous undergraduate students and graduate/professional students at Cornell from across the U.S., Canada, and around the globe. They are supported academically, socially, and culturally through resources and activities made available through the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) and AIISP’s Akwe:kon, the nation’s first residential program house specifically designed to celebrate the rich heritage of North American Indigneous peoples. Interested students are encouraged to visit for a day to see the university’s spectacular campus, or to consider a longer visit arranged by the University Admissions Office and by Cornell’s various colleges. For more information about visiting the campus, contact AIISP at (607) 255- 5991 or email aiisp@cornell.edu. 

Cornell University has suspended the SAT/ACT requirement for 2022 applicants. 

Admissions: https://admissions.cornell.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://finaid.cornell.edu/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.cornell.edu/visit/ 

How to Apply: https://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/first-year-applicants 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://cals.cornell.edu/american-indian-indigenous-studies 

COVID-19 Updates: https://covid.cornell.edu/visitors/ 

https://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/first-year-applicants/standardized-testing-policies 

Founded in 1769, “for the education and instruction of youth of the Indian tribes in this land… and any others,” Dartmouth College recommitted to its original mission in 1970 and has since been one of the leading private institutions in the country for Indigenous youth. Located on historic, unceded Abenaki Territory in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth is the smallest of the Ivy League schools with approximately 4,200 undergraduates. Consistently ranked among the top five schools in the country for the quality of undergraduate teaching, students who come to Dartmouth have access to small class sizes, a broad and deep liberal arts curriculum, a flexible academic calendar and a high level of collaboration and advising with our world-class faculty. There are over 50 majors available – including a full Native/Indigenous Studies Department – and close to half of Dartmouth students will create their own major or minor. Dartmouth is also ranked one of the top ten schools in the country for study abroad opportunities, with over 60 standing programs to choose from. At Dartmouth, outreach to Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native and, increasingly, international Indigenous youth, their communities and their families is an institutional priority. Dartmouth also guarantees to meet 100% of demonstrated need for all students who apply for financial aid. 

Admissions: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/afford/apply-financial-aid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/campus-tours 

How to Apply: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/apply/apply-dartmouth 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/visitation-programs/indigenous-fly-program 

COVID-19 Updates: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/visit-dartmouth 

Dickinson College occupies and is founded on land once inhabited by the Susquehannock, an Iroquoian-speaking people, in what is now Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The first College chartered in the United States of America, Dickinson is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution since its establishment in 1783. Employing a useful approach to a liberal arts curriculum, Dickinson offers 42 departmental and interdisciplinary majors in addition to independent research and internship opportunities. Dickinson students develop intellectual independence and a passion for learning by engaging in innovative programs ranging from neuroscience to security studies. Dickinson’s decidedly global curriculum includes 13 languages and a variety of globally focused courses. Dickinson offers one of the world’s most respected study abroad programs; more than half of Dickinson students study abroad in more than 40 programs in 25 countries on six continents. The college is also recognized as a leader among educational institutions committed to environmental sustainability. The Center for Sustainability Education integrates sustainability into Dickinson’s academics, facilities, operations and campus culture. Additionally, the college enrolls about 2,300 students from across the country and around the world. With a serious commitment to diversity, nearly one third of Dickinson’s student population includes students of color and international students. Working in collaboration with the Popel Shaw Center for Race and Ethnicity, the Dickinson community supports programming to facilitate intercultural dialogues on campus. Students participate in over 130 student organizations, including varsity athletics at the Division III level as well as club and intramural sports. Dedicated to accessibility and affordability, Dickinson aims to meet applicants’ full need. With its commitment to the individual, students choose Dickinson because of its small size, distinctive approach to global education, dedication to sustainability, useful liberal arts curriculum, and strong sense of community. Email us at: admissions@dickinson.edu or call 800-644-1773. 

Admissions: https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/287/admissions 

Financial Aid: https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/281/tuition_and_aid_overview 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/1381/virtual_visits 

How to Apply: https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/279/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/255/diversity 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/1505/fall_2021_semester_information 

Duke University is located on the ancestral lands of the Shakori, Eno and Sissipahaw tribes. Today there are eight tribal nations in North Carolina including the Eastern Band Cherokee, Coharie, Lumbee, Haliwa-Saponi, Sappony, Meherrin, Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation and the Waccamaw Siouan. Duke is a relatively young university. Founded in 1924, Duke is synonymous with a rigorous academic program, an emphasis on individual education, and a vibrant school spirit. Students enjoy a dynamic combination of tradition and innovation, opportunities to participate in state-of-the-art research, robust extracurricular activities, and a diverse student body. 

Located in the heart of the Research Triangle in North Carolina, Duke draws students from all over the United States and 85 foreign countries, representing a range of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The 6,900 undergraduates can choose from 53 majors in the arts and sciences and engineering, 52 minors, and 27 interdisciplinary certificate programs, or arts and sciences students can work with a faculty member to design their own curriculum. Duke’s financial aid program meets full financial need for all admitted students who apply for aid, regardless of citizenship or residency. 

Duke has an active Native American Student Alliance organization, a Native American Sorority Chapter and each April provides a fly-in program for eligible admitted Native students during Duke “Blue Devil Days”. 

Admissions: https://admissions.duke.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://financialaid.duke.edu/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admissions.duke.edu/visit/ 

How to Apply: https://admissions.duke.edu/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://dukegroups.com/nasa/ 

https://studentaffairs.duke.edu/cma 

COVID-19 Updates: https://coronavirus.duke.edu/ 

Emory was founded in 1836 on the historic lands of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, 15 years after the First Treaty of Indian Springs (1821) dispossessed the Muscogee of land including both Emory campus locations. We also acknowledge that Emory University’s founders were slaveholders, and the Oxford campus was originally constructed by enslaved people. To these peoples and their descendants, we acknowledge the grave injustices inflicted on them, and we recognize the indelible mark of their labor on the creation of the university. It is a liberal arts and research university located in Atlanta, Georgia. Students can choose from 80+ majors, including dance, economics, history, business, nursing, and quantitative sciences, or create an academic plan unique to your career goals Nearly half of our students choose to double major. All first-year students enroll in the First-Year at Emory Program, offering students unique academic programming taught in small classes of 19 or fewer students, as well as social events, helping students acclimate to campus. Classes are taught by leading faculty in their fields, and advisors are faculty familiar with your program. Beyond the classroom, internships, study abroad, and research opportunities abound as well! With over 450 student clubs, sports teams, and performing arts groups – and our unusual and fun traditions – Emory is a great place for students who want to organize, lead, and be a part of it all. Oxford Olympics is an annual tournament during Orientation week where the residence halls compete for the championship. Atlanta is the business, healthcare, and cultural capital of the Southeast, where you can take advantage of over 2,000 internship opportunities. Study breaks are for soaking in the art scene and diverse dining options, or retreating into nature by kayaking or hiking local nature trails. 

Admissions: https://www.emory.edu/home/admission/undergraduate.html 

Financial Aid: https://apply.emory.edu/financial-aid/index.html 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://apply.emory.edu/discover/visitengagement.html 

How to Apply: https://apply.emory.edu/apply/first-year/index.html 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/nae/ 

http://native.emory.edu/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.emory.edu/forward/covid-19/dashboard/index.html 

Franklin and Marshall is a leading national liberal arts college established in 1787 with a gift of 200 British pounds from Benjamin Franklin. We are located in historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania – a dynamic city with a thriving arts scene. The College enrolls 2,324 students. The average class size is 19 students, and the student-faculty ratio is 9:1. Our students receive more than $500,000 in research grants every year. At Franklin and Marshall, we emphasize the life of the mind and provide opportunities for learning while doing. All students are lifelong members of a College House, five distinct hubs of academic, extracurricular and social engagement in a residential setting. Guided by faculty dons and administrative prefects, students govern their houses, develop leadership skills, and create their own social and intellectual programs. Students may join one or more of the College’s 115 clubs and organizations, ranging from anime to Ultimate Frisbee. More than three-quarters of students participate in community service, and about one-third belongs to one of 12 Greek organizations. Our scholar-athletes compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. The College fields 27 athletic teams—13 for men and 14 for women. Students may study abroad in any of 200 locations around the world. Each year, one-third of our students goes abroad or enrolls in a travel course. On campus, 87 percent of students have studied at least one of the 11 foreign languages we offer. Our students learn by doing. They embrace the opportunity to work side by side or in small groups with faculty members on research projects that have real-world applications. And when given the choice of being a scholar, an athlete, an artist, a leader or a volunteer, they are most apt to choose “all of the above.” This is who we are. 

Admissions: https://www.fandm.edu/admission

Financial Aid: https://www.fandm.edu/financial-aid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.fandm.edu/visit/admission-visit 

How to Apply: https://www.fandm.edu/admission/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.fandm.edu/diversity-and-inclusion 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.fandm.edu/pandemicoperations 

Hamilton College was originally founded in 1793 by the Rev. Samuel Kirkland as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, a school where the children of the native Oneida Indians and those of the white settlers streaming into the region following the Revolutionary War could be educated together. Kirkland presented his plan to George Washington who “expressed approbation” and to Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton who lent his name and consented to be a trustee. At his request, Oneida Chief Skenandoa is buried alongside his friend Kirkland in the College cemetery. Today, Hamilton is one of the nation’s most highly regarded liberal arts colleges, enrolling 1,850 students from nearly all 50 states and 45 countries. Consistent with its reputation as a “college of opportunity,” Hamilton is need-blind in its admission decisions and promises to meet the full demonstrated need of admitted students for all four years. Hamilton offers a personal approach to educating its students highlighted by an open curriculum (no core courses or distribution requirements), individualized advising with a professor, 56 areas of study, classes that average 14 students each, and a 9-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. The Hamilton community welcomes and embraces students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Twenty-nine percent of the student body consists of students of color or international students, and 15 percent of our students are the first in their family to attend college. There are more than 200 community service, cultural, musical, athletic, political, social, recreational and religious groups on campus. At Hamilton, the quality of personal interaction that takes place in our classrooms, laboratories, studios and performance halls extends to our residences, dining halls, sporting venues, and to the casual conversations that take place whenever two or more people encounter one another.

Web: Admission | Financial Aid | Our Diverse Community

Hanover College is a liberal arts college that promotes lifelong inquiry, transformative learning, and meaningful service. With an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students from 28 states and 26 different countries, our community is close-knit and diverse. Our students stay engaged in our campus community by being involved in 60+ clubs and organizations including student government, cultural diversity clubs, and greek life. Our 650 acres of campus is mostly wooded, and lined with hiking trails that lead students to several naturally occurring waterfalls. Small classes (average class size is 17) and easy access to faculty (13-1 student to faculty ratio) highlight the personalized education that each student receives. More than 96% of faculty have terminal degrees and we have NO teaching assistants or graduate assistants instructing Hanover’s classes. Hanover College is the oldest liberal arts college in Indiana, founded in 1827.  Hanover’s most popular majors are Biology, Communication, Psychology, Economics, and Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology. Furthermore, students may strengthen their major with a pre-professional track, such as pre-law, The Business Scholars Program, Design, or the Health and Biomedical Sciences Program (HBSP). Within the curriculum, there is a focus on experiential learning that include but are not limited to Access to a human cadaver lab for students in the Health and Biomedical Sciences Program, a robust study abroad program, and a high rate of students taking advantage of internships (100% of Business Scholars have paid and project-based internships.). Hanover students consistently find success with 99% of our students finding employment or enrollment in continuing education within 7 months of graduation.
Health and Biomedical Sciences Program: www.prehealth.hanover.edu

Web:  Health and Biomedical Sciences | Business Scholars Program | Diversity

The Harvard College Admissions Office acknowledges that the land on which the University sits is the traditional territory of the Massachusett people and is a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among nations. Harvard’s early mission included the Harvard Indian College, opened in 1655. This work is now taken up by the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP). Harvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an undergraduate student body of 6,600 students. These students hail from all 50 states, over 100 different countries and represent many different socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Students can choose from over 3,700 courses each year. Among these are several opportunities to take classes and conduct research in various fields with indigenous-focused content. Students can concentrate, or major, in 50 different areas of study spanning the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, engineering sciences, as well as several interdisciplinary majors. In addition, extracurricular activities play a large role on campus with over 450 different student-run groups, including several Native organizations. The way in which the Harvard community comes together to advance its mission has been shaped by the past year. Due to the efforts and insights of the Harvard community, the college is prepared for the path forward, and returning to campus in the fall. 

Harvard is committed to offering comprehensive financial aid to all students with demonstrated financial need. Students choosing to apply by the Early Action deadline must apply by November 1, and students choosing to apply by the Regular Action deadline must apply by January 1. Students will be able to apply for admission without ACT or SAT test results for the 2021-2022 application cycle. Please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Office if you have questions about factors affecting your application. 

Admissions: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions 

Financial Aid: https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/explore-harvard/virtual-tour 

How to Apply: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://hunap.harvard.edu/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://college.harvard.edu/about/campus/campus-updates 

Haverford College, located just outside Philadelphia, PA, occupies and was founded upon the ancestral land of the Lenni Lenape people whose presence and resilience in Pennsylvania continues to this day. Haverford is a place where students are trusted, have the opportunity to shape their own path, and have a profound impact on the overall community experience. Haverford students conduct research with faculty who are internationally recognized thought-leaders. Students supplement their classroom experience with experiential learning opportunities supported and funded through our three Academic Centers. All Haverford students will conduct their own graduate-level research as part of their senior thesis. Students are trusted to manage the $500,000 student activities budget, serve on college-wide hiring committees, and run more than 145 clubs and organizations. Of course, the clearest example of the trust placed in students can be found in Haverford’s student-run Honor Code. The Honor Code at Haverford, among other benefits, allows our students the freedom to self-schedule unproctored exams and access labs 24 hours a day. 

The close proximity to other colleges and universities has fostered an active consortium. Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and Swarthmore Colleges together comprise the Tri-College Consortium. Students can register for classes across the three schools, and any social event within the Tri-Co is open to and offered at no cost to the entire Tri-Co community. The University of Pennsylvania partners with Haverford on accelerated Master’s Degree programs in engineering, bioethics, and city planning. 

Admissions: https://www.haverford.edu/admission 

Financial Aid: https://www.haverford.edu/financial-aid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admission.haverford.edu/portal/virtual_events 

How to Apply: https://www.haverford.edu/admission/applying 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.haverford.edu/admission/access-diversity-inclusion 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.haverford.edu/be-safe 

We wish to acknowledge and honor the Indigenous communities native to this region and recognize that Indiana University Bloomington is built on Indigenous homelands and resources. We recognize the myaamiaki (Miami), Lënape (Delaware), Bodwéwadmik (Potawatomi), and saawanwa (Shawnee) people as past, present, and future caretakers of this land. From world-class academics to one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation, we have it all. At Indiana University Bloomington we encourage your ambitions. We empower you every way we can. We give you abundant opportunities to learn, get experience, and grow–so you’re ready for your career and your life. Located in Bloomington, the most Instagrammed place in Indiana, students have the opportunity to enjoy international cuisine, see great shows, explore miles of trails, and find even more people and activities. Our 33,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students come from all 50 states and 140+ countries and represent a wide variety of cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. With 12 schools and 200+ undergraduate majors, minors, and certificates, our programs are designed to be combined, so that your education matches your ambitions. Our students are actively recruited by 1,300+ employers through 25+ career fairs, 700+ career workshops, and 10,000+ on-campus interviews. With one of the world’s largest alumni networks, our 690,000+ IU graduates are eager to help other Hoosiers through mentorship and connections to various opportunities both as a student and throughout your career. 

Admissions: https://www.iu.edu/admissions/index.html 

Financial Aid: https://admissions.indiana.edu/cost-financial-aid/financial-aid.html 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admissions.indiana.edu/visit/visit-options/virtual-visits.html 

How to Apply: https://admissions.indiana.edu/apply/index.html 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://diversity.iu.edu/cultural-involvement/index.html 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.iu.edu/covid/index.html 

Johns Hopkins University is a place where ambitious, talented, and creative students thrive. Students in all majors learn through exploration and discovery—both inside and outside the classroom at JHU, which was founded as the first American research institution. With no core curriculum, Hopkins offers students the freedom to pursue classes they’re interested in, not just required to take. Students are able—and encouraged—to build the academic path that is right for them, with guidance from staff and advisers. Double majoring and minoring or taking classes across disciplines are common practices, with 60 percent of students pursuing a double major or major/minor. Hopkins has a close-knit feel (on average, there are fewer than 20 students in 74% of classes and a 7:1 student-faculty ratio) and the resources of a large research university, so students have the opportunity to learn from esteemed faculty and participate in experiences usually reserved for grad students or professionals. In fact, 97% of students have at least one career-related experience as undergraduates through research, internships, or other pre-professional opportunities. Studying abroad is also a common option, with 500 students studying abroad and engaging in research each year in more than forty countries. Outside of the classroom, students are active and engaged on a lively campus, and are involved in activities from cultural and performing arts groups to advocacy and service organizations, including ISH, the Indigenous Students at Hopkins student organization. Baltimore, Maryland is an extension of campus—a bustling city with a small town feel that is a gateway to internships and jobs, and an entertainment hot spot. The admissions committee approaches applications from a holistic perspective, evaluating the ‘whole student.’ In addition to looking at a student’s academic achievement and intellectual curiosity, we seek to admit students who are excited about learning and living at Johns Hopkins. We look for students who will bring something to the campus community while taking advantage of all Hopkins has to offer, by collaborating with their peers and faculty mentors to pursue groundbreaking discoveries. JHU is need-blind, meets 100% of demonstrated need, and offers no-loan financial aid packages. Students who are primed to thrive on a campus where diversity of thought drives our academic culture shouldn’t be limited by their family’s ability to pay. With the potential to graduate debt-free, equipped with an education that opens doors, our students have the freedom to boldly explore ways to apply their knowledge and talents. Johns Hopkins is adopting a 1-year test-optional policy for the Class of 2026 (students applying for entry in the fall of 2022). 

Admissions: https://apply.jhu.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://finaid.jhu.edu/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://apply.jhu.edu/visit-hopkins/ 

How to Apply: https://apply.jhu.edu/application-process/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/oma/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/information-for-undergraduate-students/ 

Kenyon College is a liberal arts college located on a hilltop in central Ohio where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community. Of our 1,000 acre campus, 380 are dedicated to the Brown Family Environmental Center. Cutting through the heart of campus is Middle Path, a gathering place for students and faculty. While most notably known for its literary tradition and the internationally recognized literary journal The Kenyon Review, the flexible curriculum offers science research projects, proficiency in 8 languages, and connections across disciplines. Our 1700 students hail from more than 41 countries and all 50 states, roughly 18% are students of color, and nearly 70% receive either need-based financial aid or merit scholarships. Our state of the art athletic center is the home of 22 varsity teams, including the national men’s swimming champions for 31 consecutive years. 40% of the food served in the Harry Potter-esque dining hall was farmed locally, while the Rural Life Center teaches students about agricultural sustainability. In the words of one of our professors, Kenyon is a small place to think big thoughts.

Website: www.kenyon.edu

Lawrence University’s Appleton and Door County, Wisconsin campuses are located on the ancestral homelands of the Menominee Nation. We acknowledge the indigenous communities who have stewarded this land throughout the generations and pay respect to their elder’s past and present. Lawrence University is a nationally recognized college of liberal arts and sciences and conservatory of music dedicated exclusively to undergraduate education. Our 1,500 students come to Lawrence from nearly every state, about 10 Native nations and more than 50 countries, making Lawrence one of the nation’s most internationally diverse colleges. Lawrence offers extraordinary, individualized learning experiences including one-on-one courses, research, and internship opportunities. Located right next to downtown Appleton, students have abundant opportunities for community engagement and social life. Bjorklunden, Lawrence’s 425-acre retreat center on the Lake Michigan shoreline, offers students and professors a beautiful retreat and learning center for use each weekend of the academic year. Academic rigor in a nurturing, collegial atmosphere characterizes the Lawrence experience, especially as a residential learning community where all Lawrence students live in campus housing throughout their college careers. Our Diversity and Intercultural Center, Ethnic Studies department and our Native Student organization (LUNA), provide safe spaces and opportunities for students to connect and collaborate with other students on campus and also other Native American communities and students at nearby colleges and universities. 

Admissions: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions 

Financial Aid: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions/afford/apply_for_financial_aid/financial_aid_checklist 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions/visit 

How to Apply: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.lawrence.edu/students/diversity 

COVID-19 Updates: https://blogs.lawrence.edu/covid-19/ 

Lehigh University is a private research institution located 90 minutes or less from Philadelphia and New York City in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania’s third largest metropolitan area. There are roughly 5200 undergraduate students and over 100 majors and programs, which lends itself to unique disciplines that blend different fields, outlets for creativity and innovation, student-driven research, small class sizes, and professors who mentor students. Through the Lehigh/U.N. Partnership, more than 1,500 Lehigh students, faculty, and staff participate in exclusive meetings and conferences each year. The international internship program places many students who otherwise would not be able to have an experience abroad. Further, Lehigh’s extensive academic and social support includes LUSSI, a four-year program that provides college readiness classes, programming, advising, and funding for other special opportunities. The dynamic student body is involved in a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities and traditions. Consistent placement of 96% or more of the class in career related opportunities within 6 months of graduation means the vast majority of Lehigh grads are pursuing their dreams immediately. Lehigh has a need-blind admission policy, meets 100% of demonstrated need for those who complete the financial aid process on time, and caps student loans.

Website: Lehigh Admissions | Diversity and Inclusion | Success

Linfield University and McMinnville, Oregon, are located on what is the traditional territory of the “Yam Hill” band of the Kalapuya. After the 1855 Kalapuya Treaty, the Kalapuya people were forcibly removed and are now members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. 

Linfield University is an independent, comprehensive institution, nationally recognized for its strong teaching faculty, outstanding academic programs, and nationally ranked athletic teams. Linfield’s challenging and exciting academic programs feature a broad liberal arts core and an atmosphere in which there is genuine concern for individuals. Around here, you will get to know your professors and they will get to know you (11:1 student to faculty ratio) and you will be challenged to find your true passion. 

Linfield University includes a residential campus in McMinnville, Oregon; the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing in northeast Portland, Oregon; and an Online and Continuing Education Program. 

Admissions: https://www.linfield.edu/admission/apply/index.html 

Financial Aid: https://www.linfield.edu/financial-aid/index.html 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.linfield.edu/admission/visit/index.html 

How to Apply: https://www.linfield.edu/admission/apply/first-year-application.html 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.linfield.edu/life-at-linfield/inclusion/index.html 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.linfield.edu/coronavirus-update/index.html 

We humbly and respectfully honor the fact that Macalester is on the ancestral homeland of the Dakota People (particularly the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands) who were forcibly exiled from the land because of aggressive and persistent settler colonialism. We honor the Dakota people as well as the land itself. 

At Macalester College, students experience the best of both worlds—the inspiring academic program of a liberal arts and sciences education, combined with the energy and opportunities of the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. 

Academics are ranked among the top 20 in the U.S., with small classes, individual attention, and collaboration serving as the pillars of the student experience. Students work side by side with professors—in the classroom, in the lab, on stage, on study away, or in more than 60 courses offered each year that partner with Twin Cities’ organizations and businesses. From first-year to capstone courses, intellectual exploration is the foundation of a Macalester education. 

Macalester draws students from every corner of the globe. With nearly 2,100 students coming from 98 countries and all 50 states, students find richer discussions and a deeper understanding of the world through experiences in and outside the classroom. Contributing to lasting friendships and a sense of community, there are over 100 student organizations where students enjoy shared interests, express their identity, and expand their talents. 

Internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society are the values which shape Macalester’s campus culture, empowering students to create positive change and make a difference in the world. The United Nations flag has flown on campus since 1950 and student-led social movements have been happening since the 1960s, symbols of Macalester’s commitment to a curriculum and way of life made stronger through diversity. 

Admissions: https://www.macalester.edu/admissions/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.macalester.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admissions.macalester.edu/portal/virtual_info_tour 

How to Apply: https://www.macalester.edu/admissions/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.macalester.edu/admissions/diversity-and-inclusion/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.macalester.edu/covid-19/ 

MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which we acknowledge as the territory of the Wampanoag Nation. Rollercoasters, pirates, elaborate practical jokes (or “hacks”), the largest neuroscience center in the world, the biggest Division III athletic program in the country, and an enduring commitment to social impact can all be found at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology! Combining excellence in science and engineering with a world-class education in the humanities and arts, an MIT education provides the tools for solving the challenges of our generation and beyond. The MIT community loves to speak in numbers. Students say things like, “I have 6.001 in 10-250 at 2:30, then my Course 9 UROP in Building 46.” MIT has a diverse, engaged, creative, and intense student body, with an 8:1 student-faculty ratio. Students are active in athletics, undergraduate organizations (MIT has over 500, including the Laboratory for Chocolate Science), and residential communities (MIT has 10 dorms, 2 of which allow cats). There are many resources and people who can help students on their journey. Academic deans, professors, upperclassmen mentors, faculty advisors and house leaders, and graduate resident tutors are all here to help students navigate the MIT experience and find a home here. The MIT Chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a student-run group that promotes Native culture and community on campus and STEM-related education to various tribal communities. At MIT, learning is about more than what is taught in the classroom – it’s about living here, choosing your own opportunities, and discovering who you are.  

Admissions: https://mitadmissions.org/ 

Financial Aid: https://sfs.mit.edu/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://mitadmissions.org/online-info-sessions/ 

How to Apply: https://mitadmissions.org/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://mitadmissions.org/pages/wise/ 

http://web.mit.edu/aises/www/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://now.mit.edu/ 

Mount Holyoke College was founded in 1837, on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the Nonotuck and Pocumtuc peoples. Their land is a part of the greater Kwinitekw (Connecticut River) Valley. We owe a debt to the enduring peoples of this land and actively collaborate with colleagues across Admission, the Division of Student Life, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and our incredible student leaders to ensure that Indigenous students are supported on campus. College Horizons alums have consistently held us to this. On campus, Indigenous students have full access to the Zowie Banteah Cultural Center, which is named after a College Horizons and Mount Holyoke alumna. Our Indigenous Student Cultural Association (ISCA) was founded by another College Horizons alumna and Mount Holyoke alumna, class of 2021. 

As a gender-inclusive women’s college, we are a private, residential, research liberal arts college with a tight-knit community of 2,200 undergraduates who are intellectually curious and socially conscious. Mount Holyoke’s academically rigorous curriculum is complemented by close faculty mentorship, rich experiential learning opportunities, strong career preparation and alumnae/x engagement. As one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the United States, Mount Holyoke is known for preparing its students for leadership and cultural awareness on a global scale. 

At Mount Holyoke, we want our students to be connected to the world around them. Through a partnership with Amherst, Hampshire and Smith colleges and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, the Five College Consortium serves approximately 38,000 coed students and allows students to cross-register for more than 6,000 courses and hundreds of organizations. Through the Consortium, students can pursue the Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Certificate, and in addition to Mount Holyoke’s ISCA, actively engage with the Native student associations at the other Five College institutions. 

Admissions: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission 

Financial Aid: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/tuition_finaid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/virtual-visits 

How to Apply: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/diversity-and-inclusion 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/coronavirus 

New York University is one of the foremost private urban research universities in the United States. It was founded in 1831 by Albert Gallatin, America’s fourth Secretary of the Treasury and a man known for radical ideas and innovation. At a time when higher education was reserved for elite men, NYU was one of the first universities to offer academic opportunities to everyone – to immigrants and later to women. Today, students enter NYU through one of three degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, or Shanghai and are also able to study abroad at sites in Argentina, Australia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Spain, and the United States, making this institution the premier Global Network University. In addition to the wide array of student resources, the Native American Club at NYU provides students with the opportunity to meet and engage with other Native American students, and the Native People’s Forum aims to engage the NYU community and others through events related to indigenous and Native American society.

Website: www.nyu.edu

At Northeastern University, we believe in the transformative power of learning by doing and want to integrate your time in the classroom with hands-on experiences in the real world. When you join our Husky Pack, you become a lifelong member of a game-changing global network, and our signature co-op program gives you the opportunity to graduate with up to 18 months of full-time professional work experience, positioning you for great success after you graduate. Our Northeastern Promise means that we commit to providing you with a financial aid package that meets your full demonstrated financial need, and that everyone who applies will automatically be reviewed for all available scholarship opportunities. Northeastern offers 220+ majors and 130+ combined majors across seven undergraduate colleges, and academic flexibility is even embedded into our core curriculum. Our 73-acre residential campus, which stands on the territory of The Wampanoag, Massachusett, and Nipmuc peoples, is a short walk from the heart of downtown Boston, and is home to six quads, a rotating public art series, 40 laboratories and research centers, 20 dining options, 70 athletic teams, 40 residence halls, an underground tunnel system to keep you warm during the winter, over 400 student organizations, and ten different cultural and resource centers committed to fostering intercultural dialogue and a deep sense of belonging. In the same way that each student at Northeastern is supported by a team of advisors, peer mentors, and professors, all prospective students also have a designated admissions counselor who is excited to help them, and their families navigate the college application process. In light of the COVID-19 global pandemic, for high school seniors applying for the Fall 2021 semester, our application review process will be test-optional, meaning that students are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. 

Admissions: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/northeastern 

How to Apply: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/how-to-apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/student-life/diversity-at-northeastern/ 

COVID-19 Updates:  http://news.northeastern.edu/coronavirus/#_ga=2.156492539.1387410434.1623864221-1453057679.1523026048 

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. Founded in 1851 in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is located on a lakeside campus just 3 miles north of Chicago, one of the world’s most dynamic cities. In 2014, the Native American Inclusion Initiative was founded with the mission to create spaces where Native American and Indigenous people are heard, their identities are honored, and they can be successful members of Northwestern as well as good tribal and community citizens. Most notably, the initiative has facilitated the creation of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR), the Native American Leadership Council, a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies, and the hiring of staff to promote the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students. 

With a population of 8,000 undergraduates, Northwestern puts a strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching: our student to faculty ratio is 6:1, and nearly 80% of courses enroll under 20 students. We also put a strong emphasis on affordability and accessibility, meeting 100% of every student’s demonstrated financial need with loan-free renewable scholarships. Thanks in large part to this commitment to college access, our students come from all socioeconomic circumstances, call 75+ countries home, and bring remarkably diverse backgrounds and ideas to campus. 

Northwestern’s six undergraduate schools offer 150+ programs of study in arts and sciences, engineering, communication, journalism, education and social policy, and music. Our quarter system enables interdisciplinary exploration and multiple academic concentrations. Over 500 undergraduate organizations, athletics, $3.5 million in undergraduate research funding, 150+ study abroad opportunities, cutting-edge innovation centers, and internships across industries complement classroom opportunities to foster scholarly development, professional experience, leadership, and personal growth. 

Admissions: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/tuition-aid/index.html 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthwesternAdmissions

How to Apply: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/index.html 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.northwestern.edu/native-american-and-indigenous-peoples/index.html 

COVID-19 Updates:  https://www.northwestern.edu/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/ 

Oberlin College is located on the Native Homelands of the Erie and Potawatomi people which is now known as Oberlin, Ohio. Although we mark the founding of Oberlin in 1833, this region’s history goes much further than that. The only way we can celebrate Oberlin’s values is to first acknowledge the Indigenous peoples whose stories and role in our land’s history have long been ignored. While this single gesture is not enough, we use this as a step towards bringing visibility and increasing engagement with all of the histories and communities that have led us to the Oberlin community we cherish today. 

Oberlin is a liberal arts college of intense energy and creativity, built on a foundation of academic, artistic, and musical excellence. Oberlin is not only the first college in the US to admit students regardless of gender and race in 1837 we are also the only institution in the United States where a top-ranked liberal arts college and a world-renowned conservatory of music share a seamless student culture and campus. Oberlin also boasts an art museum that is known as one of the best in the country. Oberlin has been recognized as one of the ‘greenest’ institutions in the USA and continues to challenge itself to find better and more efficient ways to be environmentally responsible. Oberlin provides a world-class education to its 2900 students, the majority of whom continue on to prestigious fellowships, law schools, medical schools and PhD programs. 

Our students choose from a variety of housing styles: traditional residence halls, identity-based, language-based, theme houses and co-op houses in which students manage the house and share meal prep. Oberlin has over 40 identity-based student groups as well as over 150 events put on every year notably: Drag Ball, Indigenous Women’s Speaker Series, Black History Month Fashion Show and Obies for Undocumented Inclusion. Finally, the best way to decorate your room is to participate in Oberlin’s one-of-a-kind art rental program. Artwork by the masters – Monet, Picasso, and Warhol among them – are loaned to students for FREE! With its longstanding commitments to access, diversity, and inclusion, Oberlin is the ideal laboratory in which to study and design the world we want. 

Admissions: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-and-connect 

Financial Aid: https://www.oberlin.edu/financial-aid/basics 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mF74Mnw4Lw 

How to Apply: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/arts-and-sciences/first-year-applicants 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-and-connect/visit-programs/mvp 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-and-connect/in-person 

Occidental College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the United States, with students of color accounting for nearly 40% of our total population of 2,102. Our location in Eagle Rock, a quiet Los Angeles neighborhood, provides our students the opportunity to study on a beautiful residential campus that is just minutes from downtown L.A. Students choose Oxy because they want to do independent research; because they want to get to know their faculty members and not be just a face in the crowd (our student:faculty ratio is 10:1); because they want to be leaders in their communities; and because they want to pursue academic excellence (most students go on for graduate study) in an environment when their cultural values and perspectives are not merely tolerated, but where they are celebrated. Occidental is Division III in athletics with long traditions of winning teams in men’s and women’s sports, and great school spirit as students feel a strong connection with the community. Oxy: Excellence, Equity, Community, Service.

Website:  www.oxy.edu

Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR is located within the traditional homelands of the Mary’s River or Ampinefu Band of Kalapuya. Following the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855 (Kalapuya etc. Treaty), Kalapuya people were forcibly removed to reservations in Western Oregon. Today, living descendants of these people are a part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (https://www.grandronde.org) and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians (https://ctsi.nsn.us). 

Oregon State University, Oregon’s largest public university, is home to more than 33,000 students and 200 different academic programs including engineering, forestry, health sciences, business, liberal arts, natural resources, and more. Students stay busy during the year by participating in research, student clubs, study abroad, and internships. During the school year, students can also be found playing on intramural and club teams or filling the stands to cheer on the Beavers as they compete in NCAA Division I athletic events. Go Beavs! 

At OSU, there are multiple support resources available to students to help them be successful academically, socially, and mentally. Students can take advantage of programs such as TRiO, Educational Opportunities Program, LSAMP, Counseling and Psychological Services, tutoring services, and academic help centers while they earn their OSU degree. 

Oregon State is also the proud home of seven Cultural Resource Centers, including the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws (NAL). Whether students are attending a Native American Student Association meeting, practicing for the annual luau with Hui O Hawai’i, attending the Salmon Bake or making fry bread with friends, the NAL provides space, support, and community for our students. The NAL also connects with the munk-skukum Indigenous Living Learning Community to create a supportive space centering the experience and history of Indigenous students at OSU while they are living on-campus. 

Admissions: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://financialaid.oregonstate.edu/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/virtual-events 

How to Apply: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/apply-choose-application 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://dce.oregonstate.edu/inahaws 

COVID-19 Updates:  https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ 

Pepperdine is a small, Christian liberal arts university located in Malibu, CA, just 30 miles from Los Angeles. Pepperdine is located on Chumash land, and the university owes an immense debt to the Chumash people who have taken care of this land. Pepperdine is home to eight academic divisions and 45 majors. Inside and outside of the classroom, Pepperdine’s mission is to develop students to live lives of service, purpose, and leadership. We are a Christian community rooted in our faith heritage of the Church of Christ while welcoming students of any religious background to engage in these crucial conversations around faith on our campus. In alignment with our Christian heritage, the Pepperdine community supports justice and the treatment of every individual with respect and compassion. Pepperdine’s administration and faculty are deeply committed to all aspects of diversity and believe that diversity not only enriches our educational experience but that it is critical to it. One way this commitment is lived out is through our Intercultural Affairs Office (ICA), which strives to connect, engage, and inspire students through educational programs and experiences. Throughout the year, ICA facilitates off-campus trips to several destinations and several on-campus programs for students to attend, such as the Heritage month series. In light of 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak and the ongoing fight for justice in our country, Pepperdine has reflected and reevaluated the systemic issues within the nation and the framework of our university. The university president, Jim Gash, is committed to leading the charge to build a diverse, informed, loving, and unified community that becomes a light of cultural unity to the world. Current action items include hiring a Chief Diversity Office, establishing a Presidential Action Advisory Team, and focusing on collaboration and trust throughout the entire Pepperdine community. 

Admissions: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/application/undergraduate/ 

Financial Aid: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/financial-aid/undergraduate/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/visit/campustours/video/ 

How to Apply: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/application/undergraduate/firstyear.htm 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/student-life/campus/intercultural-affairs/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/coronavirus.htm 

Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, Calif., about 35 miles east of Los Angeles. We offer a comprehensive curriculum, with 48 majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. One of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, Pomona is a close-knit and diverse community of accomplished scholars, scientists, entrepreneurs and artists who are passionate about making a difference in the world. There are approximately 1,477 students who come from 61 nations and 49 U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. With a student-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, our students work closely with their professors in the classroom, in the lab and in the field. And our location—within an hour of Los Angeles and the mountains, desert and beaches—provides countless opportunities for field study, research and internships. Almost all students live in one of 14 residence halls on our 140-acre campus. As the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a unique consortium of seven colleges and graduate schools, we offer both the advantages of a small liberal arts college and the resources of a large university. Pomona College admits domestic applicants regardless of their ability to pay and then meets the full demonstrated need of all admitted students. Fifty-five percent of students receive financial aid. 

Pomona College and the Claremont Colleges were settled upon the ancestral lands of Indigenous nations, including the Gabrieliño, Serrano and Tongva peoples. These tribes continue to call this land home, despite attempts of erasure from colonizers, both past and present. Today, we work to honor both their presence and legacy through Pomona’s Draper Center for Community Engagement, The Humanities Studio and the Benton Museum of Art, Scripps’ Native American & Indigenous Studies minor, Harvey Mudd’s coursework with Professor Alfred Flores, and Pitzer’s Native Initiatives. We will continue to support these partnerships and amplify Gabrieliño, Serrano and Tongva voices as we look towards the future. 

Admissions: https://www.pomona.edu/admissions-aid 

Financial Aid: https://www.pomona.edu/financial-aid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.pomona.edu/admissions/connect/virtual-connections 

How to Apply: https://www.pomona.edu/admissions/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.pomona.edu/admissions/diversity 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.pomona.edu/covid-19 

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship that blends the strengths of a major research institution with the qualities of an outstanding liberal arts college. The land on which the University stands is part of the ancient homeland and traditional territory of the Lenape people. We pay respect to Lenape peoples, past, present, and future and their continuing presence in the homeland and throughout the Lenape diaspora. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the nation. We work hard to create a campus community that is dynamic and inclusive. The University’s 5,300 undergraduate students hail from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. Princeton is committed to access and affordability, with one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. We provide aid in the form of grants—not loans—to meet full demonstrated financial need, making it possible for students to graduate debt free. The University, located about half-way between New York City and Philadelphia, is a close-knit community; about 98 percent of students live on campus in residential colleges and dormitories for all four years. With a student to faculty ratio of 5:1, Princeton provides an academic environment focused on undergraduates, where students are encouraged and challenged to develop their scholarly interests and evolve as independent thinkers. Princeton resources such as the Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding and the Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity help support students through mentoring, educational opportunities and university-wide programming. Natives at Princeton is a student-led organization that provides a support network for American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawai’ian and Indigenous students at the University. Students’ experiences inside and outside of the classroom simultaneously prepare them for meaningful lives and careers, broaden their outlook, and help shape their character. 

Admissions: https://admission.princeton.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://admission.princeton.edu/cost-aid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admission.princeton.edu/visit-us 

How to Apply: https://admission.princeton.edu/how-apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: http://fieldscenter.princeton.edu/ 

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COVID-19 Updates:  https://admission.princeton.edu/how-apply/covid-19-update 

Founded in 1908 in southeast Portland, Oregon, Reed College is a coeducational, independent liberal arts and sciences college. Referred to as one of the most intellectual colleges in the country, Reed is known for its high standards of scholarly practice, creative thinking, and engaged citizenship. Reed students pursue the Bachelor of Arts degree in 40 majors and programs. The curriculum includes a yearlong humanities course, broad distribution requirements, and a senior thesis. A 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and small conference-style classes allow faculty members to truly mentor students and engage with them in individual discussions. Reed also offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Arts degree in liberal studies. Reed College acknowledges and honors the people of the Cowlitz, Clackamas and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, of whose land we exist on. We honor this land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations. 

Admissions: https://www.reed.edu/apply/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.reed.edu/apply/costs.html 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.reed.edu/apply/visit/index.html 

How to Apply: https://www.reed.edu/apply/guide-to-applying/index.html 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.reed.edu/institutional_diversity/programs.html 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.reed.edu/coronavirus/