Help Us Build the Class of 2026

This year, due to COVID-19, Earlham admissions counselors are not able to do their normal traveling to visit high schools and attend college fairs. Now more than ever, the Admissions Office needs you, the alumni volunteers, to be their eyes and ears in your families and local communities to identify and refer high school students to Earlham.

Whether it’s someone you know personally, someone that you believe will fit in well at Earlham, someone interested in collegiate athletics, who is passionate about social justice and being a change maker in the world—we want to hear from you

How it works

This campaign lasts just four weeks and you can be involved as much or as little as your time allows. We will give you all the tools you need to get started. Dust off your detective gear because we require a little research on your end. Chances are good that you have people in your network that know high school students that would excel at Earlham. Connecting with them to gauge their interest and share your college experience can move our college to the top of their list. Each week you will hear from our office about progress and tips for success. Even if you don’t personally know any prospective students, you can still help by sharing this information with friends.

The timeline (October 25 – November 26)

Each week, you will hear from the Alumni Engagement Office about progress and tips for success.

To sign up for this initiative, email Michelle King at [email protected].

Resources to get started

Are you ready to help us build the Class of 2026? Use the following digital resources to share with prospective students you may know.

• Feedback form
• Earlham College travel booklet: This short booklet gives a high-level overview of what Earlham offers its students. Feel free to send the link to this booklet to students you know!
• Watch the informational webinar below
• Videos: Share these videos on your own social media accounts or link to them in emails and messages to prospective students.
  • The Classroom Experience at Earlham
  • An Introduction to Richmond, from Mayor Snow
• Maps: Sending someone our way for a visit? Just need to explain where Earlham is located? Share these maps!
  • Campus map
  • State/area map

Questions? Ask us anytime

We’re happy to answer any questions that may arise as you help Build the Class of 2026.

• Susan Hillmann de Castaneda
  Director of International Admissions and Alumni Recruitment
  Email: [email protected]
• Michelle King
  Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
  Email: [email protected]