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Admission for the fall semester has three deadlines—two early action and one regular. Regardless of which deadline you choose, the undergraduate admissions process and materials are standardized across the University.
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Early Action I Deadline: November 1
The early action deadline for fall freshman applications is November 1. Students who apply by November 1 will receive full consideration for admission, University Honors Program, and scholarships. Students who submit their complete applications by the November 1 Early Action I Deadline will receive an admission decision of admit, defer, or deny in Application Tracker by January 31.
Regular Deadline: January 1
The final deadline for fall freshman applications is January 1. Students who apply by January 1 will receive full consideration for admission, University Honors Program, and scholarships. Applications that are postmarked or completed after January 1 are considered on a space-available basis. Students who submit their complete applications by the January 1 Regular Deadline will receive an admission decision of admit, waitlist, or deny in Application Tracker by March 31.
Early Action II Deadline: December 1
The second early action deadline for fall freshman applications is December 1. Students who apply by December 1 will receive full consideration for admission, University Honors Program, and scholarships. Students who submit their complete applications by the December 1 Early Action II Deadline will receive an admission decision of admit, defer, or deny in Application Tracker by February 15.
Questions?
Please reach out to our Freshman Admissions Counselor.