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Dates & Deadlines

Stay on track with your application by keeping an eye on key dates and deadlines. This page outlines important milestones for applying, submitting financial aid materials, and confirming enrollment for fall and spring admission, including domestic and international timelines.

Important dates

Beginning October 1
The FAFSA form is available. Complete the FAFSA as soon after October 1 as possible.
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

October 18, November 9 & December 6
Fall 2025 Open House

Fall deadlines

Undergraduate application deadlines for Fall 2026
Date Applies to Deadline
November 15 All applicants Early Action application deadline
March 1 Nursing Priority application deadline for nursing
March 1 All applicants Priority date for admission applications. Rolling admissions continue through the summer; early applications receive priority consideration for programs, housing, and aid.
March 31 Nursing transfer Deadline for completed nursing transfer applications
April 1 All applicants Priority date for FAFSA filing to receive maximum consideration for merit- and need-based aid
May 1 Nursing, College Now Nursing and College Now applications close
May 1 First-year students Last day for refunds
June 1 Transfer students Last day for refunds
July 15 First-year International students & students transferring from an international school Last day to apply
July 31 First-year International students & students transferring from an international school Last day to deposit
August 10 All domestic students Last day to apply
August 12 International students transferring from a U.S. school Last day to apply
August 17 International students transferring from a U.S. school Last day to deposit
August 21 All domestic students Last day to deposit

Spring deadlines

Undergraduate application deadlines for Spring 2026
Date Applies to Deadline
December 1 First-year International students & students transferring from an international school Last day to apply
December 5 First-year International students & students transferring from an international school Last day to deposit
January 1 All applicants Last day for refunds
January 9 All domestic applicants Deadline to start an application
January 9 International students transferring from a U.S. school Last day to apply
January 12 International students transferring from a U.S. school Last day to deposit
January 14 All domestic applicants Deadline to finish application
January 16 All domestic applicants Last day to deposit

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