Application for Admission

Please email your admissions counselor at intladmissions@principia.edu before completing an application

To apply online, click this link: 

Respond thoughtfully to the non-objective parts, because this is where your individuality can shine. Consider it a tool for introducing yourself to us. When you are finished, be sure to proofread your entire application for spelling and grammatical errors before you click SUBMIT or mail to the Admissions Office. You should be proud of your work.

One academic reference

It must be from a teacher in a core academic subject. Have him or her write the reference online and click submit.  We’ll have it within a day. This reference must be received directly from the teacher and may not be handled by the applicant. Link to our online form:  Academic Reference

Note: If you have been out of school for more than one year, please submit a work reference in place of the academic reference: Work Reference

Two Christian Science references

Ask individuals who can tell us about you as a spiritual thinker, preferably your Sunday School teacher or a practitioner who may have helped you.  We can not accept references from family members or peers. These must be received directly from the refernces and may not be handled by the applicant. Link to our online form: Christian Science Reference

High School transcript(s)/National Exam Results

Ask your high school school to send an official copy to the Office of Admissions, Principia College, 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah IL 62028, USA. African applicants should contact their admissions counselor about conveying their senior secondary school national exam results.  

University TRANSCRIPT(S)

If you have had post-secondary schooling, we need those transcripts as well.  Even if you do not intend to transfer credits, you must still send the transcript as part of your academic record. This transcript must be received directly from the university. 

Financial Aid Application

The international financial aid application is sent to each student by the International Admissions Counselor. You will be emailed the application when you have completed your admissions application.