Is Flagstaff College right for you?

Flagstaff College is a place for great students. By “great” we mean students who are eager for new ideas, energetic, socially responsible, and committed to building just, sustainable, and beautiful communities.

If you care about climate change, environmental health, social justice, and promoting the beauty and vitality of life, apply here!

Flagstaff College offers admission to students who have completed enough undergraduate coursework (through study at a university, dual enrollment, advanced placement, IB programs, etc.) to be ready to commit to the study of “Sustainability and Social Change.” All applications will be given careful consideration. (An evaluation of your transcript and determination of transcript credit is part of the application review.)

We do not require that you submit standardized test scores. Test scores are not a reliable indicator of creativity, character, or ability to learn and successfully engage in community life.

Our review of applications is holistic. We want to know about your talents and accomplishments, your intentions and your dreams. We take into account individual circumstances. And we want to be sure that Flagstaff College is a good fit with your goals and values.

Affordability is a core value of Flagstaff College. We have put great effort into offering a private education that is affordable and to avoid saddling students with excessive debt.

Apply today for Fall 2023!

Application Checklist:

Your application is considered complete upon receipt of all of the following items:

  • A completed electronic Application Form

  • $35 Application Fee (If the application fee is prohibitive, please contact us for a request to waive the fee.) See below for link to Application Fee payment button. IN THIS TIME OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE ARE WAIVING THE APPLICATION FEE.

  • Two Letters of Recommendation

  • Two Essays (250-500 words): Your essays are a way of introducing yourself to the faculty. They also serve as a writing sample.

    • 1.  We are in the midst of many social and environmental challenges. Please write an essay discussing some of these challenges and how they are interconnected. And then tell us how you hope to contribute to addressing these issues. (250-500 words, minimum)

    • 2.  There are thousands of colleges and universities in the US, most of which are very different from Flagstaff College. Please tell us why you think Flagstaff College is the right choice for you. (250 words)

  • Official College Transcripts

  • Official High School Transcripts

  • We welcome a wide variety of evidence that an applicant is a good fit with Flagstaff College, so if you wish, send us additional information or materials in support of your application.

  • Standardized test scores are not a part of our application review.

  • An interview (in-person or electronic) is required as part of the application process. Once we have received your application, we will contact you to set up an appointment.

We review applications on a rolling basis but we recommend that you submit your application materials as soon as possible. Because students at Flagstaff College study as a cohort, we shape the cohort group as applications arrive. That means that although there is no firm deadline, your chances of joining a cohort are increased the sooner your application can be considered.

Application Fee:

IN THIS TIME OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE ARE WAIVING THE APPLICATION FEE.

After completing and submitting all parts of the Application, you will be asked to pay the Application Fee. You will need to fill out the forms, but you will not be charged a fee.