Admission FAQs

You may apply between August 1st and December 7th. Must be a graduating high school senior, have already graduated high school or have earned a GED and meet age requirement to be eligible to apply. Students that are 20 years of age or younger prior to June 1^st of the entering year they are applying for are considered age eligible.

Yes, but you must be a high school senior (or a high school graduate or GED recipient who meets the age requirement).  All events are first-come, first-served.

Yes they may, but we ask that you limit guests to two people because space is limited and we would like to be able to accommodate as many prospective students as possible.

Not all applicants will be interviewed. Students that meet Williamson’s academic qualifications as outlined by the Academic Assessment Committee will be invited back for a required interview in February. The dates for Applicant Interviews will be announced during Applicant Days and communicated appropriately to those that qualify.

While applicants are primarily selected based on the criteria outlined on the “Admission to Williamson” page, the Selection Committee is also very interested in how applicants have spent their time outside of high school academic classes. Williamson seeks to enroll young men who are productive with their free time and engage in school activities, community service, and employment.

A “permanent legal US resident” is a United States citizen or a permanent lawful resident alien – an immigrant with an alien registration card (green card). Proof of residency must be current and provided during the application process.

Recently, Williamson has been accepting approximately 20% of its applicants. Certain programs, such as Electrical, Carpentry, and Power Plant have been more competitive due to higher application rates.

Yes. However, coming from a family with greater income and assets may impact your acceptance through the selection process, especially if you are interested in one of our more competitive programs. In all cases where two applicants are otherwise equivalent, “preference shall always be given to the poor” according to the founder of Williamson.

Yes. However, since entrance to Williamson is extremely competitive, it may impact your acceptance through the selection process. Details must be provided at the time you submit your application.

Yes.

Yes. However, as a general rule all federal and state grants are applied directly by the college to a student’s tuition and room and boarding costs with the remaining balance addressed by a Williamson Scholarship. Directing grant funding towards books and supplies costs will likely result in a tuition bill for that same amount.

Yes, any non-Williamson Scholarship you receive may be applied to books, supplies, and fees.