Program Details
Program Dates
The 2026 ARCHES program will be hosted from June 10, 2026 – July 24, 2026. The application opens November 1, 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
All students who are currently in their sophomore or junior year at an accredited U.S. college/university are encouraged to apply for the program. Applicants are considered eligible for the program if they meet the following criteria:
- Must be currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree-granting program
- Must be a sophomore or junior at the time of application
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- International students must have an F1 or J1 visa
We consider all applicants regardless of race, sex, age, disability status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background, or other protected characteristics including DACA/TPS recipients.
Admissions Timeline
11/01/25 – Application Opens for 2026 Program Cycle
01/15/26 – Application Closes at 11:59 p.m. EST
03/02/26 – Finalist Admissions Interviews Begin (subject to change)
03/20/26 – Final Admissions Decisions Release Date (subject to change)
Application Materials
The 2026 ARCHES Program Application will open November 1, 2025. Completed applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on January 15, 2026.
A complete application package includes the following items:
- Completed application form (personal, educational, and demographic details, etc.)
- Short essay responses
- Transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended (unofficial copies OK for application submission)
- Updated resume/CV
- Recommendation (web survey and letter on institutional letterhead with recommender’s signature)
Late submissions will not be accepted and incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
