The Common Application ("Common App")

All applicants to Goucher should submit the Common App, as well as our supplement.  Both of these forms are available on the Common App website.  Keep in mind that over 90% of our applicants submit their applications and supplements electronically, though we're happy to provide a printable version of the supplement (PDF).  You can also download printable versions of the Common App. Make sure you're also aware of the other requirements for a complete application.

Please note, you are requested to produce a 500-word essay, even though the Common Application instructions indicate an essay may be as brief as 250 words.

In addition, the $55 application fee (or NACAC/College Board fee waiver) is required for applicants using printed or electronic applications.  Applicants using the electronic Common App  may pay the application fee online using a credit card via the Common App system.  Applicants submitting a printed Common App must pay the fee by check or money order and mailed to the address below. 

If you are mailing us a check, please send your $55 application fee or NACAC/College Board fee waiver to:
Goucher College Admissions Office
1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Baltimore, MD 21204

Two optional forms for applicants to fill out are the optional Varsity Athletics form (PDF) and the optional Scholarship in the Arts Application (PDF).