1. Request an application by writing or calling:

   Office of Admissions
   Catawba College
   2300 West Innes Street
   Salisbury, NC 28144-2488

   Phone: (704) 637-4402 or toll-free, 1-800-CATAWBA,
   or internationally, (704) 637-4402. The country code for the United States is 01.
   
   Fax: (704) 637-4222
   E-mail: admission@catawba.edu

2. Apply online (see below).
   
   
3. Each candidate must submit the following items directly to the Office of Admissions:
   1. The completed application for admission;
   2. Either an official copy of the student's high school transcript (a notarized English translation is required when records are in another language), a General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate or a certified Adult High School Diploma;
   3. An official copy of scores on either the Scholastic Assessment Test (S.A.T. - CEEB code #5103) or the American College Testing Program (A.C.T. - CEEB code #3080); READ OUR SAT/ACT POLICY »
   4. A completed essay addressing three questions from the application;
   5. One letter of recommendation (required from a teacher in a core class: math, science, history, etc.);
   6. A non-refundable $25 processing fee for U.S. citizens or international candidates.

It's simple and convenient. AND, if you don't have time to complete all the application sections in one session, save your progress and come back to it later.

• APPLY ONLINE

Download our application to complete and mail to us.

• Application (PDF)
• Transcript Request
• Required Recommendation Form from Teacher (PDF)

Mail to:
Office of Admissions
2300 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144

Please follow the procedures below:

1. Once you have applied for admissions, our Office of Financial Aid will forward information to you including a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. You are expected to complete the FAFSA and submit it to the federal processor as soon as possible after January 1st of the year you intend to enter college. Our FAFSA code is 002914.
3. Once you have been accepted to Catawba College and we have received the valid results of your FAFSA, the Office of Financial Aid will process your financial aid package.
4. Throughout the spring, we will send you reminders on the status of your financial aid file if it is incomplete.
5. Please sign and return all necessary forms requested by the Office of Financial Aid in a timely manner. If you do not plan to apply for financial aid, please notify our Office of Financial Aid.