Application Deadlines

Due to COVID-19 the freshman application and deposit deadlines have been extended.

U.S. and International Deadlines

SEMESTER	APPLICATION OPENS	APPLICATION Closes	Deposit DEADLINE
Spring Freshman Transfer, Non-Degree Seeking and Returning	Jan. 2	Nov. 1 Dec. 1	Dec. 1
Summer Freshman Regular Admission Date Transfer, Returning and Non-Degree Seeking	August 1	March 1 May 1	May 1
Fall *Freshman Early Action Date (decisions available in December) Freshman Regular Decision Date		Nov. 1 March 1 We are continuing to accept new applications and welcome students to begin the process today. The March 1st deadline has been extended.	May 1
Transfer, Returning and Non-Degree Seeking		July 1 We are continuing to accept new applications and welcome students to begin the process today. The July 1st deadline has been extended.	August 1
*Freshman merit scholarships are competitive and not guaranteed. Preference is given to students who apply by the early action date of Nov. 1st.
Note: Applications received after these deadlines will be processed on a space-available basis.
Application Deadlines for International Students
Applies to Freshman, Transfer and Second Bachelor's students
	APPLICATION OPENS	APPLICATION CLOSES	DEPOSIT DEADLINE
Spring	Jan. 2	Nov. 1	Dec. 1
Fall International Freshman Application Complete the application and send it to undergraduate admissions. Pay the application fee by check or contact our office for an option to use a credit card. Submit official documents	August 1	July 1	August 1
Note: Applications for summer terms are accepted by special permission only. All international transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluating service. All documents must be complete and submitted by application deadlines. International students must meet any applicable academic program deadline and the international student deadline date.
Application Deadlines for Graduate Students
Learn more about the application deadlines by graduate program.

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