Marietta College deeply values its alumni network and recognizes the powerful role alumni play in shaping the next generation of Pioneers. The Alumni Referral Program is designed to encourage alumni to recommend promising middle and high school students to experience the Marietta College advantage.
Starting Spring and Fall 2025, students nominated by a Marietta College alumnus or alumna will receive a significant benefit: a $500 award each year for four years upon enrolling at Marietta. This award underscores the college’s commitment to making higher education accessible and rewarding for deserving students. While a student can be nominated by multiple alumni, the award is singular, ensuring broad reach and impact of the program. Nominations are welcomed for students across all middle and high school grade levels, with a December 15th deadline for high school seniors. It’s important to note that parents cannot nominate their own children, maintaining the integrity of the alumni referral.
How to Make a Nomination
The nomination process is straightforward and entirely online. Alumni can easily submit their referrals through the dedicated online form available at apply.marietta.edu/register/alumni_referral_form. This user-friendly platform simplifies the process of connecting future Pioneers with Marietta College.
What Happens After You Refer a Student?
Once a referral is submitted, Marietta College’s admission system springs into action. For students new to Marietta’s system, a profile is created, marking them as an interested prospective student. For students already in the system, their record is updated to reflect the alumni nomination. Each nominated student then receives a personalized mailing. This communication formally acknowledges their nomination, identifies their alumni nominator, and includes a certificate recognizing the financial award they will receive upon enrollment. In cases of multiple nominations, subsequent mailings are sent to reaffirm the nomination, clarify the scholarship details, and provide an updated certificate.
Stay Connected and Informed
Marietta College keeps its alumni nominators informed every step of the way. Upon submitting a nomination, alumni receive a confirmation email. Further updates are provided as the nominated student progresses through the admission process. Alumni are notified when their nominated student applies, is accepted, and ultimately deposits to enroll. In the event a nominated student is not admitted, the Vice President for Enrollment Management personally contacts the alumni nominator, ensuring transparent communication and maintaining strong alumni relations. On the admission side, nominated students are promptly recognized as “hot inquiries” and are proactively contacted by an Admission Counselor within 48 hours via email, text, or phone, ensuring personalized attention and guidance from the outset. This comprehensive follow-up system ensures a positive and informed experience for both the nominated student and the referring Pioneer Marietta alumnus.
