Admissions

The HMI High School Semester is open to high school juniors and seniors (ages 15-18). To apply: 

Complete our Semester application, including responses to the two essay questions listed below. Note: our online application platform is hosted on a secure, third-party site.

Submit your current transcript. You can submit a request through our admissions portal. Your transcript should include your most recent fall semester/trimester grades. 

Solicit two teacher recommendations, with at least one from a core academic teacher (humanities, math, etc.) who taught you this year or last. The second may come from any current or past teacher, mentor, counselor, coach, etc. Recommendations must come through the application portal.

Book your interview with our team. All applicants will schedule a 15-30 minute meeting with a member of the admissions team. We build in time for students to ask questions they have about HMI.

HMI Summer Term is open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors (ages 14-18). To apply:

Complete our Summer Term application, including responses to the two essay questions listed below. Note: our online application platform is hosted on a secure, third-party site.

Submit your current transcript. You can submit a request through our admissions portal. Your transcript should include your most recent fall semester/trimester grades. 

Solicit two teacher recommendations, with at least one from a core academic teacher (humanities, math, etc.) who taught you this year or last. The second may come from any current or past teacher, mentor, counselor, coach, etc. Recommendations must come through the application portal.

Book your interview with our team. All applicants will schedule a 15-30 minute meeting with a member of the admissions team. We build in time for students to ask questions they have about HMI.

HMI Gap Semesters are open to high school graduates aged 17-22. To apply:

Complete our Gap Semester application, including responses to both essay questions listed below. Note: our online application platform is hosted on a secure, third-party site. Once you submit your initial information, you can then log back into the portal to access your Admissions Checklist.

Book your interview with the admissions team. All applicants will schedule a 15-30 minute meeting with a member of the admissions team. We build in time for students to ask questions they have about HMI.

For current tuition and financial aid information, visit our Tuition & Affordability page. Need-based financial aid is available through Clarity Financial Aid.

Applications for the High School Semester (Fall & Spring) are due on February 15 for priority consideration. Applications for Summer Term are due on January 15 for priority consideration. Applications for HMI Gap are reviewed on a rolling basis. Beyond February 15, we still encourage you to start an application for any of our programs! The Admissions team will be in touch.

Clarity Financial Aid applications are due the same date as your program’s application.

Yes, HMI welcomes and accepts international students. HMI is approved by the U.S. State Department to obtain temporary F1 student visas for international students. International financial aid may be available on a case-by-case basis. However, F-1 visa applicants must prove sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses per the U.S. State Department.

For specific questions about the international student application process, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@hminet.org or (719) 486-8200, x1.

We typically receive about twice as many applications as we have spots. Applications that stand out contain well-written essays that convey a strong interest in attending HMI.

No previous outdoor experience or skills are necessary, just an openness to participating in our extended wilderness expeditions.

While many of our students have strong academic transcripts from their home schools, we evaluate applicants holistically, taking into account teacher recommendations, personal essays, and the academic transcript.

Students who apply by February 15 will receive their admissions decision via email by March 15.
Students who apply by March 15 will receive their admissions decision via email by April 2.

Applicants will also be able to view their admissions decision by logging back into their application portal. 

Enrollment agreements are due back to HMI in early April for both the Fall and Spring High School Semesters (specific date will be included in the application decision communication).

Admissions decisions often end up in spam folders. If you still can’t find an email from us after checking your spam folder, please let us know by sending an email to: admissions@hminet.org.