Admission Policy
Reaffirming ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄β mission as a womenβs college, the Board of Trustees has adopted a policy effective for students applying for Fall 2016 which:
- considers applicants who report that the sex currently listed on their birth certificate is female;
- considers applicants who self-identify as women;
- awards a degree to any ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ student who completes the baccalaureate requirements regardless of gender identity or expression; and
- does not require government issued documentation to verify sex or gender identity.
The resolution passed by the Board reiterates ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄β identity as a womenβs college and commits to uphold its legacy as a βcommunity of womenβ for current and prospective students, graduates, and partners while recognizing gender as a social construct that has evolved over time. The Boardβs deliberations were informed by extensive feedback from over 1,400 ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ community members, and we appreciate your active engagement in this conversation.
The College is committed to an ongoing process of dialogue and education to build a more inclusive and unified community. To learn more about the approved admission policy, please view responses to the communityβs most frequently asked questions atΒ . We also encourage you to explore educational resources related to gender identity and inclusionΒ .