Admissions

Events and Visits

One of the best ways to know if a school is right for you is to experience it!

Experience Emma

This is your deep dive into life and learning at Emma. Our 80 minute student-centered program focuses on the life of the Emma student and includes a virtual tour of campus. We welcome you to schedule your interview after the event.

Your interview

We are conducting our interviews virtually this year, using a variety of platforms that function best around the world, including Vericant, Skype, Duolingo, and Google Meet. We'll look forward to meeting you! For information on how to schedule your interview, please visit this page.

Upcoming Events

NOTE: If no events appear below, please check back later for updates or contact us if you have questions.

Visiting Campus

We are excited to welcome visitors back to campus! All visitors to campus must check in at Campus Safety, which is located at the red flag entrance to Sage Hall (Pawling Ave. entrance). Please note the following details about your visit:
  • If you are an alumna considering a visit, please reach out to our Office of Alumnae Relations (alumnae@emmawillard.org or 866.833.1814).
  • If you are a prospective student considering a visit, please contact our Admissions Office (admissions@emmawillard.org or 518.833.1320).
  • Upon checking in at Campus Safety, visitors will be issued a visitors badge that must be worn while on campus.
  • Visitors who will be inside buildings should make an appointment and should be accompanied by an EMployee at all times when indoors.
  • Visitors are welcome outdoors campus after checking in at Campus Safety.
  • Visitors will be asked one COVID screening question: Are you experiencing any COVID-like symptoms at this time?
  • Visitors who wish to be mask-free indoors must show proof of vaccination at Campus Safety. Visitors who cannot show proof of vaccination must remain masked when indoors.

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    Important Information

    Emma Willard School has partnered with Vericant and Duolingo to assist in interviewing candidates from Mainland China. Candidates living in and attending a school in Mainland China should contact Vericant to schedule an in-person appointment: www.vericant.com/students or use the Duolingo platform for at-home testing and interviewing: englishtest.duolingo.com/home The Vericant interview or Duolingo interview will serve as the candidate's interview for admission. All Vericant and Duolingo interviews must be submitted to Emma Willard School by November 1. If the candidate chooses Duolingo, the testing component will also replace the TOEFL test.

    Contact Us

    Emma Willard School
    Admissions Office
    518.833.1320
    admissions@emmawillard.org
    www.emmawillard.org

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    PLEASE NOTE: All visitors to campus must check in with Campus Safety, which can be found at the red flag entrance to Sage Hall (Pawling Ave. entrance).

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