The University of the South essay prompts

    2026-27verified The University of the South admissions

    Community Contribution

    Sewanee values community, intellectual curiosity, and engaged citizenship. Tell us about an experience, interest, or perspective you would bring to the Sewanee community.

    500 words max · Required

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    Applies via the Common App.

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    What are the The University of the South essay prompts for 2026-27?
    The University of the South lists Community Contribution (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
    How many essays does The University of the South require?
    The University of the South requires 1 essay based on the published group instructions for 2026-27. The page lists 1 required and 0 optional prompts.
    What are the word limits for the The University of the South supplemental essays?
    The published word and character limits are 500 words max.