Krapf Gateway Center
The Krapf Gateway Center opened in the fall of 2019 as part of a larger initiative to reinvigorate the east entrance to Lycoming College. The 28,000-square-foot building houses the Office of Admissions, Outdoor Leadership & Education program, Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences, and the Office of Alumni & Advancement, as well as study and seminar rooms, a large presentation space, a café, a three-story climbing wall, and an outdoor firepit.
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Admission Requirements
Lycoming Notable Rankings
Why Lycoming?
Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences
Outdoor Leadership and Education
⭐ Admission Requirements
The following materials are required for first-year applicants:
-An online application via the Common Application (required for early decision) or Coalition Application
-Official high school transcripts
-SAT or ACT scores or if applying test optional please indicate on your application
OR complete the Optional Choice form.
-One letter of recommendation
-Personal essay — Tell us why you want to join the Lycoming family
Start your application now by heading to our admissions page
-An online application via the Common Application (required for early decision) or Coalition Application
-Official high school transcripts
-SAT or ACT scores or if applying test optional please indicate on your application
OR complete the Optional Choice form.
-One letter of recommendation
-Personal essay — Tell us why you want to join the Lycoming family
Start your application now by heading to our admissions page
🏆 Lycoming Notable Rankings
- One of the 50 oldest colleges in the United States
-#117 on the U.S. News & World Report National Liberal Arts Colleges list
-#25 on the U.S. News Social Mobility list
-#61 on the Washington Monthly Liberal Arts list
-One of "The Best 386 Colleges" for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review
-#117 on the U.S. News & World Report National Liberal Arts Colleges list
-#25 on the U.S. News Social Mobility list
-#61 on the Washington Monthly Liberal Arts list
-One of "The Best 386 Colleges" for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review
❔ Why Lycoming?
You're ready to make a difference. At Lycoming, we're ready to help you.
As a liberal arts college, we are uniquely geared toward bringing futures into focus. That's our driving purpose — turning passions into professions through our top-tier curriculum, customizable academic programs, and explorative education.
You'll work closely with faculty and staff to customize an academic experience that enables you to follow your passion, build the right combination of majors, and embark on a meaningful career.
As a liberal arts college, we are uniquely geared toward bringing futures into focus. That's our driving purpose — turning passions into professions through our top-tier curriculum, customizable academic programs, and explorative education.
You'll work closely with faculty and staff to customize an academic experience that enables you to follow your passion, build the right combination of majors, and embark on a meaningful career.
👔 Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences
Employers and graduate schools are looking for experienced scholars. That’s why we ensure that 100% of Lycoming students complete enhanced academic experiences, such as internships, research, fieldwork, or global study. In fact, many students complete more than one with the help of our Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences. As a result of a high-impact learning approach, our graduates thrive in the job market, excel in graduate school, and are prepared for a lifetime of professional growth and personal fulfillment.
Fast Facts:
- Lycoming students have a 95%+ graduate school and job placement rate.
- Career advisors specialize in distinct academic areas and are embedded within the faculty, so you’ll always know where to find them.
- The CEAE ensures that 100% of Lycoming students graduate with an enhanced academic experience.
- Career advising begins at freshman orientation – before classes even begin!
- Students have access to an active network of 16,157 alumni around the globe.
Fast Facts:
- Lycoming students have a 95%+ graduate school and job placement rate.
- Career advisors specialize in distinct academic areas and are embedded within the faculty, so you’ll always know where to find them.
- The CEAE ensures that 100% of Lycoming students graduate with an enhanced academic experience.
- Career advising begins at freshman orientation – before classes even begin!
- Students have access to an active network of 16,157 alumni around the globe.
🧗♂️ Outdoor Leadership and Education
College is more than academic discovery, which is why students are encouraged to participate in clubs and organizations such as Outdoor Leadership and Education. Throughout the academic year, OLE organizes weekend trips that are open to every student on campus, such as hiking, kayaking, camping, and more.
Learning while doing is one of the most effective ways to gain and apply new knowledge and skills. At Lycoming College, students take advantage of many opportunities to grow professionally through intentionally-designed outdoor experiences in an adventure filled, fun environment. Through OLE, students learn and grow before classes even begin with the First Year Outdoor Experience, and it continues through all four years. Students can even become an OLE instructor.
Learning while doing is one of the most effective ways to gain and apply new knowledge and skills. At Lycoming College, students take advantage of many opportunities to grow professionally through intentionally-designed outdoor experiences in an adventure filled, fun environment. Through OLE, students learn and grow before classes even begin with the First Year Outdoor Experience, and it continues through all four years. Students can even become an OLE instructor.
