Bound Account Creation 2026

    The Dartmouth Bound Program is designed to give participants an in-person experience of daily college life at Dartmouth. Participants will learn about Dartmouth’s close-knit community and its resources, as well as college admissions and financial aid processes. Dartmouth Bound is open to any rising seniors currently living and attending a high school in the U.S., regardless of citizenship. We encourage students from underserved communities to apply.

    Dartmouth will cover travel expenses, housing, and meals for students who are selected for the program.
    All material (application, essays, transcript, resume, and letter of recommendation) must be submitted by Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

    If you have already created your account, please go to the Application Portal to complete your application.

    Application Tips
    1. Start your application process by completing this form. You will then access the rest of the application through a portal where you will submit the required materials (application, essays, transcript, recommendations, and resume).
    2. Only submit this form once.
    3. You will receive an email confirmation with Application Portal log-in instructions.
    4. Complete the rest of the application via your Application Portal.
    Questions? Contact us! We’re happy to help.
    Student Personal Information
    Let's start with the basics.
    Student Mailing Address
    Student Mailing Address
    Please provide a cell phone number where we can reach you by phone and text. 
    Student Birthdate
    Student Birthdate
    Please review your date of birth and email address, as those will be used to access further parts of this application. Once you click the Submit button, please check your email for information to access your Application Portal where you will be prompted to submit additional pieces of your application (essays, transcripts, recommendations, etc.).