First Time Students
Activate Your Future as a First-Time Student
Hendrix is looking for curious, motivated students who are ready to ask big questions, pursue meaningful goals, and make the most of a liberal arts education.
We welcome students with a wide range of interests, talents, experiences, and backgrounds. You may have challenged yourself academically, taken on leadership roles, created change in your community, explored a passion outside the classroom, or simply shown a strong commitment to learning and growth. What matters is the full picture of who you are and where you hope to go next.
When we review your application, we know that you are more than grades and test scores. We look at your academic preparation, interests, accomplishments, character, and potential—what Hendrix has long called education “unto the whole person.”
Whether you already have a career path in mind or are still discovering what comes next, Hendrix is ready to help you build a path forward. Through a supportive community, close faculty mentorship, and opportunities to learn by doing, you’ll be prepared to step into the rooms where you belong.
Recommended College Prep Coursework
Students are encouraged to complete a strong college preparatory curriculum throughout high school. The following coursework is recommended to help prepare for the academic opportunities at Hendrix.
Coursework should include grammar, composition, and literature.
Coursework should include one unit of American history, one unit of world history, and one-half unit of civics or American government.
Coursework may include biology, chemistry, physics, or other laboratory sciences.
Coursework should include algebra I, along with additional units selected from algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus.
Coursework may include French, German, Spanish, or another major world language.
Application Deadlines
| Admission | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 15 | Begins December 15 | May 1 |
| Regular Admission | February 1 | Begins March 1 | May 1 |
Application Process
Application
To apply to Hendrix, apply through the Hendrix application or the Common App.
Essay
Your application essay is your opportunity to share more about what makes you you! What are you passionate about? What drives you? The application essay helps our team to picture you on campus as a future Warrior.
Essay Prompts as provided by the Common App
- Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
- The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
- Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
- Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
- Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
- Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
- Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
The word limit on the essay is 650.
Transcript
Applicants completing high school through a diploma-granting program must submit documentation of completed coursework, along with evidence of academic performance. Your high school transcript serves this purpose.
Optional Items
Portfolio
In addition to submitting a transcript, you are welcome to submit a portfolio of your work that you feel best showcases your academic achievements. This may include:
- Grades from an accredited college or university
- Scores from AP tests, examples of independent research
- Evidence of completed units in science
- English or other concrete academic subjects, or descriptions of books and other curricular materials used and mastered in preparation for college-level courses
- GED results may be submitted in place of the transcript, if applicable
ACT or SAT Score
Official ACT or SAT Test Scores. You can self-report your test scores. We do superscore!
Policy on Test-Optional Admission
Hendrix is test-optional for admission, and we accept SAT and ACT superscores for students who choose to submit them. Students receiving certain state-funded financial aid may be required to submit official test scores to satisfy state reporting requirements, even if those scores are not considered as part of the admission process.
- Hendrix ACT code: 0128
- Hendrix SAT code: 6273
Letters of Recommendation
If choosing to submit an optional letter of recommendation, we want to hear from the people who know you best! We suggest choosing a recommender who can evaluate both your academic strengths and ability to succeed in the classroom and your character as a member of your community.
Information for Non-Degree Seeking Applicants
Students wishing to enroll in specific classes at Hendrix College without entering a degree program are invited to apply for admission as non-degree seeking students. Students who are admitted as non-degree seeking students typically take one to three courses per term for up to one year. These students will work directly with the Office of the Registrar to enroll in classes. There is no financial aid available to non-degree seeking students.
Please contact the Office of the Registrar with questions at 501-450-1226 or registrar@hendrix.edu.
Contact Admission
For more information please contact our Admission Office.
Phone
Address
Dawkins Welcome Center
1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, AR 72032-3080
Your Next Steps Via Hendrix
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