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Hood College

4 year • Frederick, MD

Hood College is a private institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,202 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 50 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Hood College's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities North, #60. Its tuition and fees are $45,870.

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• #60 in Regional Universities North  (tie)
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A visit to Hood College is ideal, but virtual tours can act to refresh your memory or as a preview for your on-site tour.

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Inevitably, on-campus tours of classrooms, libraries, dorms, and dining halls will start to blend. Jog your memory using the virtual tour and even explore the area surrounding the campus using the interactive mapping tool. If you're just beginning your college search, a virtual tour can be a great way to get a feel for a campus before your visit. Remember, when you do go, be sure to ask current students about their college life. A student perspective can be the most helpful way to gauge your future experience at Hood.

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Start Your Hood Journey

At Hood College, we know that starting the college admission process can sometimes be confusing. Below are tips and suggestions from our admission staff for beginning your journey to becoming a Hood College Blazer- no mater where you are in your admission process. 

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High School 9th and 10th Grade

Just beginning your admission journey there is no better time to start than now at hood college we recommend doing the following when starting your college search. .

• Schedule a virtual visit.  Virtual visits are a high impact opportunity that is low commitment since you do them from the comfort of your own home. Explore Hood College's virtual events and personalized virtual visits. 
• Figure out if colleges have your intended major. A great way to start narrowing down your list is to research the academic offerings of colleges and universities. Learn more about academics at Hood College.  
• Start looking into funding . Small, private colleges like Hood College are able to offer students scholarships and grants based on their academic and extra-curricular achievements (note: that as a NCAA Division III college we are unable to offer athletic scholarships). Learn more about scholarship and grant opportunities on our Financial Aid website . Additionally, there are unique ways to earn money to fund your education. RaiseMe is a free app that enables students in grades 9-12 to earn “micro-scholarships.” Learn more about RaiseMe . Or go to our Scholarship Searches page to learn more about outside scholarship and grant opportunities. 

High School 11th Grade

If your are still narrowing down your list of possible colleges and universities or seeking advise to ensure you get into your top choice, we've got you covered .

• Schedule a virtual interview with an admission counselor. One of the best ways to prepare to apply is to meet with an admission counselor early in the process. During your appointment our counselors can help prepare you to apply in your senior year by offering personalized guidance. Schedule your individual virtual interview. 
• Start your "short list" of colleges that you're seriously considering. As listed above one of the best ways to do this is to determine what schools have your intended major. Explore Hood College's undergraduate areas of study.  
• Begin considering your finances.  As mentioned above, small, private colleges like Hood College are able to offer students scholarships and grants based on their academic and extra-curricular achievements (note: that as a NCAA Division III college we are unable to offer athletic scholarships). Learn more about scholarship and grant opportunities on our Financial Aid website . Additionally, there are unique ways to earn money to fund your education. RaiseMe is a free app that enables students in grades 9-12 to earn “micro-scholarships.” Learn more about RaiseMe . Or go to our Scholarship Searches page to learn more about outside scholarship and grant opportunities. 

High School 12th Grade 

Deciding what college you will call home is right around the corner we're here to help make this sometimes stressful decision a little easier, so we suggest the following as you prepare to apply. .

• Schedule an in-person campus visit. Now is your opportunity to explore your top colleges and begin to picture yourself as a student. During your Hood College on-campus visit, you will have the chance to meet one-on-one with your admission counselor as you tour our beautiful campus. Register today.  
• Apply for admission to your top choice schools.    Get started on your Hood College application. 
• Complete the Free Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when is opens in the fall the year before you plan to enroll in college . Learn more about the FAFSA . 

Transfer Students

It's not to late to make hood college home. our counselors have experience and expertise working with transfer students and can help make the transfer process easier. .

• Schedule an in-person or virtual meeting with an admission counselor. Transferring can seem confusing, but our admission counselors are here to walk you through the process. Register today . 
• Check how your credits will transfer. The Articulation System for Maryland Colleges and Universities, ARTSYS, can help you self-evaluate how your credits will transfer. Once you apply to Hood College you will receive an official credit evaluation from our Registrar's Office. Learn more about ARTSYS . 
• Apply today. There is no application fee when applying to Hood College. Begin your application . 
• Request your transcripts. In order to be reviewed for admission into Hood College, we will need official transcripts from every college/university that you have attended. If you have earned fewer than 24 transferable college credits we will also need an official high school transcript. 
• Complete the Free Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) anytime on or after October 1 .  Learn more about the FAFSA . 

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2020-2021 Catalog > Undergraduate Studies > Undergraduate Admission to Hood > Undergraduate Admission Options > Campus Visits

• Print Version
• Academic Calendar 2020-2021
• Communicating with the College
• A Hood College Education
• The Spirit of Hood
• Student Services
• Academic Departments and Programs of Study

Campus Visits

• First-Year Students—Applying for Admission
• Home-Schooled Students—Applying for Admission
• Transfer with Ease
• Transfer Students—Applying for Admission
• International Students—Applying for Admission
• International Transfer Applicants
• Dual Enrollment
• Application Deadlines and Reply Dates
• Enrollment Deposit
• Equal Access for Students with Disabilities
• Undergraduate Tuition and Financial Aid
• Undergraduate Special Academic Opportunities
• Undergraduate Degree Requirements
• Undergraduate Academic Policies
• Undergraduate Majors
• Undergraduate Minors
• Undergraduate Certificates
• Undergraduate Secondary Education Certification
• Undergraduate Courses
• Graduate Studies
• Graduate Courses
• Directions to Hood
• Catalog Home
• All Catalogs

Campus visits are encouraged for all prospective students. The undergraduate Admission Office schedules appointments for interviews and campus tours, and also hosts numerous campus visit programs throughout the year. Campus visits may be arranged online or by contacting the Office of Admission.

hood.edu/visit

Toll-free: 800-922-1599

Telephone: 301-696-3400

Fax: 301-696-3819

Email:  [email protected]

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2023-2024 Catalog > Academic Calendar 2023-2024

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Winter (J-Term) 2024

Spring 2024

Summer 2024

• Communicating with the College
• A Hood College Education
• The Spirit of Hood
• Student Services
• Academic Departments and Programs of Study
• Undergraduate Studies
• Undergraduate Courses
• Graduate Studies
• Graduate Courses
• Directions to Hood
• Catalog Home
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Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Undergraduate and Graduate

The College follows the semester system in which the academic year is divided into two instructional semesters (fall and spring) with each having 14 weeks of instruction plus a final examination period, one three-week winter semester, and two six-week summer sessions.

The most up-to-date calendar can be found here:  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/registrarsoffice/academic-calendar .

Withdrawal/Tuition Refund Policy for Summer Terms

• 100 percent tuition refund prior to the first day of class for all sessions
• 80 percent tuition refund within the first two calendar days of 1- and 2-week sessions; No tuition refunds thereafter
• 80 percent tuition refund within the first four calendar days of 3- and 4-week sessions; No tuition refunds thereafter
• 80 percent tuition refund within the first seven calendar days of 5- and 6-week sessions; No tuition refunds thereafter
• Online coursework begins the first day of the term

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