International Application & Document Deadlines
International Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early in the application period as possible. Once the applicant has been admitted and an I-20 has been issued, it can take several weeks to obtain a visa.
Below are general international deadlines, but some academic programs may have earlier deadlines and deadlines are subject to change. Each graduate program may specify a different deadline and some programs accept applications in fall only. See the Graduate Program Directory for which term each program typically accepts applications.
Fall semester
| Class Level | 1st day to apply | Application deadline | Unofficial Document deadline | Official Document Deadline | Accept Admission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshmen* | October 1 |
May 1 |
May 15 |
Documents must be submitted prior to registering for classes | Prior to Enrollment |
| Undergraduate Transfer** | October 1 |
May 1 |
May 15 |
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| Graduate*** | October 1 |
May 1 or earlier (see note below) |
May 15 |
+ Graduate programs with earlier deadlines:
MSW- Master of Social Work- December 15
MS Speech Language Pathology- January 15
MS Counseling-March 1
MS Biological Science- April 1
Spring semester
| Class Level | 1st day to apply | Application deadline | Unofficial Document deadline | Official Document Deadline | Accept Admission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshmen* | August 1 | October 1 | October 15 | Documents must be submitted prior to registering for classes | Prior to enrollment |
| Undergraduate Transfer** | August 1 | October 1 | October 15 | ||
| Graduate*** | August 1 | October 1 | October 15 |
Summer session
| Class Level | 1st day to apply | Application deadline | Unofficial Document deadline | Official Document deadline | Accept Admission deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshmen* | not accepting applications | ||||
| Undergraduate Transfer** | not accepting applications | ||||
| Graduate (limited programs)*** | February 1 | April 1 | April 15 | Documents must be submitted prior to registering for classes | Prior to Enrollment |
| Credential*** |
February 1 | April 1 | April 15 | ||
* Freshmen applicants interested in BA in Music must contact the department regarding audition information.
**Upper-division transfer applicants must have 60 transferable semester units (90 transferable quarter units) and the "golden four" basic skills courses completed by the beginning of the term prior to enrollment. (For example, Fall semester applicants must complete these items by the end of the Spring term.) The basic skills courses can be found at: Transfer Admission Requirements
**Upper-division transfer applicants note: BS Nursing major is subject to earlier deadlines and supplemental application.
*** Some graduate and credential programs may have earlier supplemental application deadlines and/or may not accept applications every term. Check with the academic department for details.
Last updated 6/6/2024. Subject to change.