Over a third of all on-campus students were homeschooled. Another third come from a private school background. Also, over half of our correspondence students are homeschooling parents. Small interactive environment with an emphasis on the outdoors through an interdisciplinary and hands-on approach to learning. Offering an Associate of Arts Degree in Resource Management and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Outdoor Education and Leadership, Sustainable Agriculture, and Wildlands Ecology and Management.
Sterling operates on a rolling admissions basis.
Although applications are accepted throughout the year, we recommend that students submit their application before March 1. A completed application form, with required essays. In the case of home-schooled students, a portfolio of educational and life experiences may be submitted in lieu of a diploma or equivalency. References from three people, two of whom can comment on the applicant's academic strengths and challenges, motivation and work-habits, and potential. Adult students are encouraged to submit a resume.