Undergraduate Application

Select an option above to apply to a UMass Dartmouth undergraduate program. It is recommended that first-year applicants use the Common Application.

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Dates & deadlines

Applications are reviewed once they are complete, and decisions are made as soon as possible.

Admissions requirements

Some programs, such as nursing, biology, and engineering, are highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Fall semester applicants

October 1: FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is available.
November 15: Deadline for Early Action.
February 1: Priority application deadline for nursing. Wait list students will be notified beginning in early May if accepted into nursing.
March 1: Priority deadline for admission applications and FAFSA filing. Completed applications and FAFSA materials received by this date allow maximum consideration for merit and need-based aid.

Spring semester applicants

January 5: application deadline

Dates & deadlines

Applications are reviewed once they are complete, and decisions are made as soon as possible.

Admissions requirements

Some programs, such as nursing, biology, and engineering, are highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Fall semester applicants

October 1: FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is available.
November 15: Deadline for Early Action.
February 1: Priority application deadline for nursing. Wait list students will be notified beginning in early May if accepted into nursing.
March 1: Priority deadline for admission applications and FAFSA filing. Completed applications and FAFSA materials received by this date allow maximum consideration for merit and need-based aid.

Spring semester applicants

January 10: Application deadline

First-year applicants

As part of your application package, we will need to receive your:

Application fee
High school transcript
Official SAT or ACT scores*
a personal statement (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests; this can be completed as part of your Common Application
GED students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record
Students enrolling in a Visual & Performing Arts program (excluding Art History): submit a portfolio or complete a music audition

* No-test option: There is a no-test option for applicants to the Charlton College of Business, College of Visual & Performing Arts, or College of Arts & Sciences (Biology and Chemistry require test scores).

Optional: A letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. Highly recommended for our most competitive programs (see Dates & deadlines, above).

More information

Transfer students

Learn more about transfer application requirements at the transfer checklist
Students enrolled in any Massachusetts public community college may be eligible to participate in MassTransfer to UMass Dartmouth
- When you apply to UMassD, select MassTransfer on the application
- Learn more about MassTransfer
Check the schedule for upcoming On-the-Spot Decision Days
Learn more about Nursing Transfers

Alternative admissions: College Now/START

Our alternative admissions programs are College Now and START.

If you wish to be considered for College Now or START, please indicate your request on the online application. If you are completing a paper application, mail it directly to the College Now office.

For more information, contact College Now/START: collegenow@admissions.umassd.edu or 508.999.8703.

International students

We welcome applications from undergraduate international students: both first-year (freshman) and transfer applicants.

Learn more: International Undergraduate Admissions

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Previously enrolled - Re-admission - Reactivation

If you submitted and application to UMass Dartmouth within the last year, but did not attend and wish to be considered for a new term, please complete our UMassD Application
If you were previously enrolled at UMass Dartmouth/Southeastern Massachusetts University, contact the Registrar’s Office for more information: 508.999.8615

Application fee waivers

Applicants for whom the application fee presents a significant financial hardship may submit a written fee waiver request with a letter from a social worker, financial aid officer, or member of the clergy; or may use the College Board application fee waiver form which must be signed by a high school counselor.