Wait List-FAQ

Now that decision letters have been mailed, we figured it would be a good time to address a lot of the common questions we've received about the waitlist.

Why is the waiting list established?

Unfortunately there is only so much classroom and residence hall space on campus. The students we place on the waitlist can fill these spots if we do no have the correct number of deposited students from the accepted applicant pool.

Now that I have the option of being placed on the waiting list, what do I do next?

If you would like to reserve a place on the waiting list, then please return the enclosed Waiting List Response Card as soon as possible (but no later than April 1). We only keep people active on the waiting list that return the post card. We will also accept any updated grades/progress reports, letters or emails that state your interest in Stonehill. These can be faxed to 508-565-1545 or emailed to admissions@stonehill.edu.

How many people are currently on the waiting list?

We will not know the exact number until after April 15. In the past few years approximately 200-300 students chose to remain on the waiting list.


Can you give me an idea of how many students will eventually be accepted off the waiting list this year?

Since every year is so different, this is a very hard number to predict. Just to give you an example, in the past five years we have accepted as many as eighty and as few as ten students off the wait list.

Is the waiting list ranked?

No, we do not rank the waitlist. If we decide to take students off the waitlist, we will review all of the applicants and choose those that are the most qualified.


Should I deposit at another college?

Yes- in the chance that we do not take you off the waitlist, you will need a school to attend next fall! If you are taken off the waitlist at Stonehill, we will refund your deposit elsewhere up to $500.

If I am admitted, how will I be notified?

We prefer to call students to take them off the waitlist. You will later receive your official offer of Admission via mail.

When will I be notified if I am accepted?

You will be notified as soon as possible, but usually not earlier than April 15-30. Once the class is fully enrolled, all students remaining on the waiting list will be notified by letter no later than July 1 that we will not be offering admission to any more students.

Will there be any financial aid for students taken off the waiting list?

Historically, the College does award financial aid to students accepted from the wait list. We are uncertain at this time if we will be able to guarantee meeting all of a student’s demonstrated need.