Simon's Rock is the only four-year, residential college of the liberal arts and sciences specifically designed to provide bright, highly motivated students with the opportunity to begin college in a residential environment after the tenth or eleventh grade. Students who successfully complete the requirements receive the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree after two years of study, and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree after four. Simon's Rock is a challenging academic program with significant personal attention. The admissions staff looks for students who show evidence of a lively intellect, sustained achievement, and scholarly potential.