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Application Deadline

The New Horizons Gap Year offers a rolling admissions policy, however, space is limited to create a small community learning experience. Applications accepted and approved earlier are given priority. Apply now to reserve your space.

Deposit Policy

An $850 deposit is required to hold your space in the New Horizons Gap Year Program. There is no guarantee of a space in our program until a deposit is paid. This deposit payment includes a $200 non-refundable application processing fee. $650 of the deposit is refundable within 20 days of payment or until the participant is accepted to the New Horizons Gap Year Program, whichever comes first. Please read Terms & Conditions

Requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years of age by January 1, 2021.
Participants must provide a valid passport for international travel by August 16, 2021.
Students accepted into Ananda College’s New Horizons Gap Year Program are automatically accepted into Ananda College’s other certificate programs and have priority status for continuation into a degree program.

Scholarships

Please complete the Gap Year Application below before submitting the Scholarship Application.

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1. Apply for admission to the New Horizon Gap Year program through the online portal or download the Application as a PDF or Word Document and submit as an attachment.

2. Submit a 3-4 page (12 pt. font, dbl space) personal essay in response to the following questions:

Reflecting on your life, what have been the most meaningful experiences you have had and how have they changed you?
Students who participate in the New Horizons Gap Year program make a commitment to live spiritually healthy during their tenure in the program. If accepted, are you willing to commit to a substance-free lifestyle? What are your thoughts about this?
What are your objectives for participating in the New Horizons Gap Year program? What interests you the most about the features of this program – i.e., cooperative communities, sustainable living, travel abroad, etc. How do you hope to apply your experiences?

3. Provide (3) three letters of recommendation from people in your life (outside of family) who can speak to your character, activities, and interpersonal skills. These letters can be from teachers, counselors, employers, mentors, or others who have interfaced with you in your community. Please submit the letters along with your online application or have them emailed separately by the individual(s) providing the recommendation. Please send to admissions@anandauniversity.org.

Please note that the New Horizons Gap Year application process may take at least two hours or longer for you to complete from start to finish with all the necessary data you need to provide. Please review the questions first and gather the information you need to complete the application before starting.

Legal Name*
First Last
Preferred Name
First Last
Birth Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Permanent Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Mailing Address (if different)
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Would you like to receive our email news?
- Yes
- No
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Country of Citizenship*
Is English your first language?*
- Yes
- No
A passport is REQUIRED. Do you currently have a passport?*
- Yes
- No
If you do not have a passport, have you started the passport application process?
- Yes
- No
- N/A
What is the date of your passport application?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
High School Attended
High School Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Year Graduated
GED
Have you attended any undergraduate or graduate coursework at a college or university?
- Yes
- No
Name of Institution
Year Graduated
Are you a veteran or active duty member of the military?
Do you have a disability or challenge (learning, physical, or mental) requiring special services or assistance? If so, please identify
Do you have a residence to return to at the conclusion of your stay in the Gap Year Program?
- Yes
- No
Please provide more info about your plans after your stay in the Gap Year Program
How did you find out about Ananda College’s New Horizons Gap Year Program?
Please provide three (3) references (non-relatives)
#1 Name
#1 Email
#1 Phone
#1 Relationship
#2 Name
#2 Email
#2 Phone
#2 Relationship
#3 Name
#3 Email
#3 Relationship
#3 Phone
Please upload three letters of recommendation
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.
You must have Medical Insurance during your stay in the Gap Year Program
Please provide us with your medical insurance information. If you do not currently have medical insurance we can refer you to a website to obtain travel insurance during your stay with us.
Name of Carrier
Policy Number
Expiration Date of Policy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please upload a copy of your insurance card.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Please provide Emergency contact information
Name
First Last
Phone
Email
Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Relationship
Secondary emergency contact (If any)
Name
First Last
Phone
Email
Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Relationship
Medical Power of Attorney
You will also need to provide a Medical Power of Attorney so that we may know who has authority and permission to receive information and make decisions regarding healthcare and services on your behalf in the event you are unable to speak for yourself.
My Health Care Power of Attorney is
First Last
Phone
Email
Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Personal Essay
Please upload your personal essay
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Reflective Questions
Please select the appropriate code, rating yourself on each quality. (1 = Outstanding; 2 = Strong; 3 = Good; 4 = Okay; 5 = Needing Work) How do you see yourself?
Will power*
Self-discipline*
Motivation*
Curiosity*
Meet the challenges I face*
Strong energy and enthusiasm*
Self-confidence*
Concentration*
Open-mindedness*
Responsibility*
Academic interest*
Social interest*
Creative interest*
Happiness*
Honesty*
Interest in self-development*
Interests and Activities
Please list below, in order of significance to you, extracurricular interests, personal activities and/or work experiences in which you have been involved. Feel free to include arts activities, community, political, or environmental activities, spiritual/contemplative practices, employment, summer study, and travel or family activities.
#1 Activity
#1 Name of Organization
#2 Activity
#2 Name of Organization
#3 Activity
#3 Name of Organization
#4 Activity
#4 Name of Organization
#5 Activity
#5 Name of Organization
Feel free to elaborate on any of these experiences here.
Please write a reflective response to the following:
What qualities do you most admire in your friends and others?
Why do you want to be in this program?
What kinds of community/group experiences have you had? Why do you want to do a group-oriented program?
Fees
Application Fee*
A non-refundable $850 application Fee is required. Please refer to Deposit Policy at the top of the page. Tuition is $26,000 (less $850 once you have been accepted). The balance of $25,150 is due 90 days before start of program.
Price:
How will your tuition and New Horizon Gap Year program expenses be paid for or financed?
Payment Method
- A Credit Card
- Mail a Check or Money Order
Credit Card*
Card Details
Cardholder Name
Please mail a check or money order for $850, payable to Ananda University, to:

Ananda University
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
Signature*
Please review your application and submit electronically. Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed or accepted. By submitting this application electronically, you attest that the materials written and submitted are your own and are, to the best of your knowledge, truthful and accurate. You further understand that falsification of statements or documents could be grounds for dismissal from the New Horizons Gap Year Program.

I have read, understood and agree with the statement above:
Terms and Conditions*
I have read and understood the Terms & Conditions
*American Disabilities Act Policies of Ananda University and The Gap Year Program: Ananda University complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The university does not discriminate on the basis of disability and makes use of available and reasonable accommodations in learning and living environments to meet the documented needs of eligible students with disabilities. We do our best to provide equal access to the university’s academic programs and community life. AU uses the term “accommodation” to mean the provision of architectural access, aids, and services, as well as appropriate modifications to practices and procedures. We are committed to an integrated, individualized approach with students and embrace independence, safety, respect, and dignity as core values. Please also note that accommodations may not be possible if they would fundamentally alter an essential program, Ananda University standards or requirements, or if they would result in undue financial or administrative burden.
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Please feel free to contact admissions@anandauniversity.org regarding any questions you may have about the application, forms, or the enrollment process. Please also visit FAQ to see what others are asking. Thank you!

Application Deadline

Deposit Policy

Requirements

Scholarships

Apply Now

Please provide three (3) references (non-relatives)

You must have Medical Insurance during your stay in the Gap Year Program

Please provide Emergency contact information

Secondary emergency contact (If any)

Medical Power of Attorney

Personal Essay

Reflective Questions

Interests and Activities

Please write a reflective response to the following:

Fees