| United States Air Force AcademyOfficial source |
Other rule |
Congressional nominationsBefore RD |
Sep 1 |
Applicants request nominations from both U.S. Senators and their U.S. Representative; many offices close as early as Sept. 1 and most stop accepting requests after October. Each office sets its own deadline. |
| Pomona CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Alumni interview requestBefore RD |
Oct 14 (ED I); Dec 9 (ED II, RD) |
Optional alumni interviews must be requested by Oct 14 for ED I and Dec 9 for ED II and RD, about a month before the Jan 8 deadline. The interview evaluation goes into the file; coverage is not guaranteed in every area. |
| Reed CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Early Decision Aid Review (EDAR) |
Oct 15 |
U.S. citizens can submit the Reed application plus CSS Profile and IDOC by Oct 15 to get a need-based aid estimate by Nov 1, then choose whether to switch to ED. |
| Stanford UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Optional Arts PortfolioBefore RD |
Common App Oct 15 (REA) or Dec 5 (RD); arts materials Oct 20 (REA) or Dec 10 (RD) |
Applicants submitting an arts portfolio must file the Common App about a month early: Oct 15 instead of Nov 1 for REA and Dec 5 instead of Jan 5 for RD. |
| Westmont CollegeOfficial source |
Other rule |
Early Action I is Oct 15Before RD |
Oct 15 |
Westmont's first Early Action round closes Oct. 15, earlier than most colleges; Early Action II is Nov. 1 and the college strongly encourages applying EA. |
| Arizona State UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Barrett, The Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Nov 1 (Barrett EA); apply to ASU by Oct 1 |
Barrett requires a separate free application with two recommendation letters, and ASU admission must be granted for it to be complete. Apply to ASU at least four weeks before the chosen Barrett deadline (Oct 1 for the Nov 1 Early Action deadline). |
| Arizona State UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
ASU priority admission date |
Nov 1 |
Nov 1 is ASU's priority admission date and Jan 15 the regular date; FAFSA priority filing date is Jan 15. |
| Colorado School of MinesOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship with Early Action |
Nov 1 |
Merit is automatic; EA applicants by Nov 1 get admission and merit decisions by Dec 15. |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
ED I $5,000 scholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
ED I admits receive an additional $5,000 LMU scholarship; early applicants get priority merit consideration. |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA/CADAA deadlines by plan |
Nov 1 |
FAFSA or CADAA due Nov 1 for ED I, Jan 10 for EA and ED II, and Feb 1 for RD. |
| Occidental CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Occidental Commitment Scholarship (ED only)Before RD |
Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 10 (ED II) |
Students admitted ED I or ED II for Fall 2027 receive at least $20,000/yr; no separate application. Students deferred from ED to RD and RD applicants do not qualify. |
| Occidental CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Arts supplement (SlideRoom) |
Nov 1 (ED I, EA); Jan 10 (ED II, RD) |
Arts supplements are uploaded via SlideRoom by the chosen application deadline; no audition is required. |
| Pepperdine UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Early Decision merit guarantee |
Nov 1 (ED I) |
Students admitted Early Decision are guaranteed at least $25,000 in merit aid. |
| Pepperdine UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA by plan |
Nov 1 (EA, ED I); Jan 15 (ED II); Feb 15 (RD) |
Pepperdine lists FAFSA deadlines tied to each plan; early applicants must file by Nov 1. |
| Pomona CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid (CSS Profile, FAFSA, IDOC) |
Nov 1 (QuestBridge); Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II, RD) |
CSS Profile code 4607; IDOC tax documents uploaded after the Profile. Page shows no academic year label. |
| Reed CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid documents |
Nov 1 (ED I, EA); Jan 15 (ED II, RD) |
Date from 2025-26 page (2026-27 aid year). CSS Profile and FAFSA due Nov 1 or Jan 15; IDOC one week later (Nov 8, Jan 22). |
| Santa Clara UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Johnson Scholars ProgramBefore RD |
Nov 1 (EA or ED I required) |
Finalists are selected only from the EA and ED I University Honors Program applicant pool, so RD and ED II applicants are excluded; full tuition award. Date from 2024-25 page; selection day was mid-March. |
| University of ArizonaOfficial source |
Honors |
EA priority for Honors and merit aidBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
EA applicants receive priority consideration for admission, merit aid and W.A. Franke Honors College; merit aid released with EA decisions Jan 15. |
| University of ArizonaOfficial source |
Honors |
Franke Honors essay in main application |
Nov 1 |
To be considered for Honors, indicate interest in the application, complete the application essay and the honors supplemental prompt. |
| University of DenverOfficial source |
Scholarship |
ED-only merit bonusBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
ED applicants get an additional $5,000 merit scholarship and top performers may have full demonstrated need met; music majors and athletic aid recipients are excluded from these incentives. |
| University of Nevada, Las VegasOfficial source |
Other rule |
One Admit for CCSD seniors |
Nov 1 |
Clark County School District seniors can claim a spot for free by Nov 1. |
| University of OregonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Stamps ScholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 1 (EA required); Nov 15 (Stamps application) |
Must apply for admission Early Action by Nov 1 and complete the separate Stamps application and all admission materials by Nov 15; minimum 3.85 GPA; semifinalist interviews on campus late Jan to early Feb. |
| University of OregonOfficial source |
Honors |
Clark Honors College essay |
Nov 1 (EA) or Jan 15 (RD) |
Clark Honors College applicants submit a separate honors essay with the UO application; holistic review with no minimums. |
| University of Southern CaliforniaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
USC Merit ScholarshipsBefore RD |
Nov 1 (ED/EA); Dec 1 for performing arts applicants |
ED and EA applicants by Nov 1 are considered for USC merit scholarships; performing arts applicants (Kaufman, Dramatic Arts, Thornton) are considered if they apply by Dec 1. The page does not list Jan 10 RD applicants as merit considered. |
| University of Southern CaliforniaOfficial source |
Program |
World Bachelor in BusinessBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
WBB applications are due by the Nov 1 ED/EA deadline; the program no longer participates in Regular Decision. |
| University of Southern CaliforniaOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA and CSS Profile |
Nov 1 (ED); Nov 15 (EA); Feb 3 (RD) |
Need-based aid deadlines for the 2026-27 cycle; ED aid documents are due the same day as the application. Cal Grant Mar 2, 2027. |
| Willamette UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Early applicant bonus awardBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
EA and ED applicants receive an extra $1,000 per year ($4,000 total) versus $500 per year for RD applicants. |
| Brigham Young UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Early priority deadline |
Nov 2 |
Applying by Nov 2, 2026 earns extra consideration in holistic review but no earlier decision; final deadline Dec 15, 2026. |
| University of San FranciscoOfficial source |
Other rule |
Supplemental materials deadlines |
Nov 5 |
Supplemental materials are due Nov 5 for ED I/EA, Jan 29 for ED II, and Feb 5 for RD. |
| California Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Other rule |
Required and supplemental materials |
Nov 6 (REA); Jan 10 (RD) |
Supplemental materials such as research papers or portfolios are due a few days after the application deadline; testing must be completed by Nov 30 (REA) or Dec 31 (RD). |
| Claremont McKenna CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
CSS Profile and FAFSA |
Nov 8 (ED I); Jan 17 (ED II, RD) |
ED I aid forms are due Nov 8, one week after the Nov 1 application. |
| Seattle UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
University Honors (invitation) |
Nov 10 |
Invited students apply via the Redhawk portal; priority deadlines Nov 10 and Jan 25, then space available. Competitive applicants have at least a 3.5 GPA. |
| Pomona CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Performing arts supplement (dance, music, theatre) |
Nov 11 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II, RD) |
Submitted through an online form reachable only after the Pomona application is submitted; cannot be edited after submission. Only dance, music and theatre are accepted. |
| California Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Financial aid |
REA financial aid |
Nov 15 (REA) |
REA applicants file FAFSA and CSS Profile by Nov 15, with tax documents by Dec 15; RD applicants submit the CSS Profile after the admission decision. Date from 2025-26 page. |
| Chapman UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA and CSS Profile for early applicants |
Nov 15 |
Need-based aid requires FAFSA and CSS Profile by Nov 15 for EA and ED I, and by Feb 1 for ED II and RD. |
| Gonzaga UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Direct-admit Nursing requires EABefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Nursing is direct admission for first-years only; apply by the Nov 15 EA deadline. Later applicants go to the nursing waitlist and students cannot change into nursing after enrolling. |
| Harvey Mudd CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Optional interviewBefore RD |
Nov 15 (ED I); Dec 15 (ED II, RD) |
Interview deadline for ED II and RD is Dec 15, before the Jan 5 application deadline; slots run mid-September to early December. One interview only, online or alumni. |
| Harvey Mudd CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
CSS Profile, FAFSA, IDOC |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 5 (ED II); Feb 1 (RD) |
IDOC documents follow later: Dec 1 (ED I), Jan 20 (ED II), Feb 15 (RD). |
| Pitzer CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Optional interviewBefore RD |
Nov 15 (ED I); Dec 18 (ED II, RD) |
The optional interview must be completed by Dec 18 for ED II and RD, more than three weeks before the Jan 10 application deadline. |
| Pitzer CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid deadline |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 12 (ED II, RD) |
Date from 2025-26 page (lists 2026-27 FAFSA and CSS Profile). Merit awards (Trustee Community Scholarship $5,000/yr, Academic Achievement $2,000 one time) consider all first-year applicants automatically. |
| Santa Clara UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
CSS Profile |
Nov 15 (ED I, EA); Jan 15 (ED II); Feb 1 (RD) |
CSS Profile is required to be considered for the full range of SCU scholarships and grants. |
| Scripps CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Admission interview |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II, RD) |
Interviews must be completed by Nov 15 for ED I and Jan 15 for ED II and RD. Note this deadlines page lists application dates (Jan 8) that differ from the First-Year page (Jan 14), so it may not be updated for this cycle. |
| Scripps CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid documents (need-aware) |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 31 (ED II, RD) |
Fall 2027 CSS Profile and documents via IDOC are due Nov 15, 2026 (one day before the Nov 16 ED I application deadline) or Jan 31, 2027. Scripps is need-aware and late filers may not qualify for aid. |
| Stanford UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
CSS Profile and FAFSA priority |
Nov 15 (REA); Feb 15 (RD) |
Priority filing date for CSS Profile, IDOC and FAFSA is Nov 15 for REA applicants (aid notification mid-December) and Feb 15 for RD. |
| University of Nevada, Las VegasOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Aid and scholarship priority deadlineBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Incoming first-year students must be admitted and complete the 2027-28 FAFSA and Institutional Aid Application by Nov 15, 2026 for priority consideration for institutional grants and scholarships. |
| University of Nevada, Las VegasOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College (University Honors) applicationBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Separate application reviewed in rounds: Aug 1 to Nov 15 (decision mid-December), Nov 16 to Feb 15, Feb 16 to May 15; class may fill. Admission to UNLV and Honors by Nov 15 gives priority for Honors scholarships. |
| University of San DiegoOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA deadlines by round |
Nov 15 |
FAFSA is due Nov 15 for ED I and EA, Jan 5 for ED II, and Feb 1 for RD. |
| University of WashingtonOfficial source |
Honors |
Interdisciplinary Honors |
Nov 15 |
Select the Honors question in the UW application to open a separate Honors essay (450 words for Autumn 2027). |
| University of WashingtonOfficial source |
Program |
Direct-to-major admission (Allen School CS/CE, Engineering, Foster Business, Music) |
Nov 15 |
Allen School CS or CE must be listed as first choice (second choice not considered); Engineering and Foster are direct to college as first choice; most Music majors require an audition. |
| University of the PacificOfficial source |
Program |
Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Dentistry AdvantageBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
The EA deadline is the required application deadline for the accelerated Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Dentistry Advantage programs. |
| Harvey Mudd CollegeOfficial source |
Other rule |
Testing plan and self-reported scores |
Nov 20 / Nov 30 (ED I); Jan 10 / Jan 25 (ED II); Jan 10 / Feb 5 (RD) |
Preferred testing plan is due first, then self-reported or final scores. |
| California State Polytechnic University, PomonaOfficial source |
Program |
Impacted majors |
Nov 30 |
19 impacted freshman programs (including engineering, architecture, computer science, biology, psychology, accounting) require higher standards based on space; Finance, Real Estate, and Law becomes impacted beginning Fall 2027 and Kinesiology (General) is no longer impacted. |
| California State University, Long BeachOfficial source |
Program |
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)Before RD |
Nov 30 |
Requires checking the EOP box and completing a separate EOP application on Cal State Apply plus an applicant information form and two recommendation forms; the CSU application must be submitted Oct 1 to Nov 30. |
| San Diego State UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Every major is impacted |
Nov 30 |
All majors have more applicants than spaces; applicants must choose a major and may list an alternate major on Cal State Apply. |
| University of California, IrvineOfficial source |
Honors |
Campuswide Honors Collegium |
Nov 30 (UC application) |
High school applicants are automatically considered for an invitation, notified through the admissions portal; students not invited may apply in Winter Quarter of first year. |
| University of California, San DiegoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Regents Scholarship |
Nov 30 |
Selected from the UC Application for Admission and Scholarships filed by Nov 30; no separate paperwork. |
| California Institute of the ArtsOfficial source |
Other rule |
Preferred deadline with all materials |
Dec 1 |
To get the reduced fee, all materials must be submitted by Dec 1, 2026; regular deadline Jan 5, 2027; fee waiver requests by Jan 7, 2027. |
| Claremont McKenna CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship priorityBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Application must be submitted by Dec 1 for priority merit consideration, with supporting credentials by Jan 10; no separate scholarship application. RD deadline is Jan 10. |
| Gonzaga UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid priority date |
Dec 1 |
FAFSA/WASFA and need analysis priority date is Dec 1 for EA and Feb 1 for RD. |
| Montana State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Presidential ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Full tuition plus stipend; requires MSU admission, the General Scholarships Application and a separate Presidential Scholarship Application, closing Dec. 1, 2026 at midnight MST. Minimum 3.7 unweighted GPA; the application also serves as the Honors College application. |
| Seattle UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA for EA applicants |
Dec 1 |
EA applicants should submit the FAFSA by Dec 1; timeline lists Feb 1 as the FAFSA deadline. |
| University of MontanaOfficial source |
Honors |
Davidson Honors College application and scholarshipsBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
The Davidson Honors College is a separate second application after applying to UM; DHC applications received by Dec. 1 are considered for incoming honors scholarships (first-time freshmen only). |
| University of New MexicoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Regents' and Presidential ScholarshipsBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Applicants must complete both the UNM admission application and a separate scholarship application (AwardSpring) by Dec. 1. Regents' is open to residents and nonresidents; Presidential is for New Mexico residents. |
| University of New MexicoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Woodward Scholars, UNM Achievers, Bridge to SuccessBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
New Mexico resident freshman awards that require applying to UNM by Dec. 1 (2027-28 tables). |
| University of New MexicoOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College applicationBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Separate Honors College application with reflection essays; Fall 2027 first priority deadline Dec. 1, 2026 (decisions by Dec. 31) and second priority Feb. 1, 2027 (decisions by Feb. 28), rolling after. |
| University of Puget SoundOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Lillis ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Full tuition, room and board; separate application due Dec 1. First-year page says SAT/ACT scores are required for selection (prior cycle page). |
| University of Puget SoundOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Matelich ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Full tuition, fees, room and board; admission application and scholarship application both due Dec 1. |
| University of Southern CaliforniaOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Thornton School of Music application and prescreenBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Thornton, Kaufman School of Dance and School of Dramatic Arts have a single Dec 1 deadline (no ED or EA). Thornton prescreen recordings and materials must be uploaded via SlideRoom by Dec 1; it is a receive deadline and incomplete applications may be removed. |
| University of UtahOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship considerationBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Dec 1 is the Early Action and merit scholarship consideration deadline, four months before the Apr 1 final deadline. |
| University of UtahOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Admissions site lists Dec 1 as the Honors College deadline. |
| University of WyomingOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Trustees' Scholars Award (Wyoming residents)Before RD |
Dec 1 |
Top resident award; Wyoming seniors are considered from the UW admission application, but all materials including ACT/SAT scores must arrive by Dec. 1, 2026. Second round materials are due Dec. 16, 2026. |
| Scripps CollegeOfficial source |
Other rule |
Test score decision change |
Dec 4 (ED I); Jan 18 (ED II, RD) |
Applicants who want to change whether their test scores are considered must do so by Dec 4 (ED I) or Jan 18 (ED II, RD). Merit scholarships need no extra forms or early application. |
| University of California, Los AngelesOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Herb Alpert School of Music supplemental |
Dec 4 |
All music majors require a supplemental application by Dec 4. |
| University of California, Los AngelesOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
School of Theater, Film and Television supplemental |
Dec 7 |
Film and Television and Theater first-year supplemental applications are due Dec 7. |
| Western Washington UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College supplemental applicationBefore RD |
Dec 10 |
Separate application after applying to Western (essay, ungraded writing sample); priority deadline Dec 10, 2026 and regular deadline Feb 17, 2027, reviewed on a rolling basis and the cohort may fill before the regular deadline. |
| University of California, BerkeleyOfficial source |
Program |
Berkeley M.E.T. (Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology) |
Dec 14 |
After submitting the UC application, M.E.T. applicants must complete a written essay and a video essay in the MAP@Berkeley portal by Dec 14, 2026, or they are not considered for M.E.T. |
| University of California, Los AngelesOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
School of the Arts and Architecture supplemental |
Dec 15 (Computational Art, Dance, Design Media Arts, Games, World Arts and Cultures); Jan 20 (Architectural Studies, Art) |
Supplemental application required, and the major must be listed as first choice on the UC application. |
| Claremont McKenna CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
First-year interviewBefore RD |
mid-Dec (ED I by mid-Nov) |
Interviews are offered May through mid-December; ED I applicants should interview by mid-November. |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
East Bay Performing Arts Scholarship for African American StudentsBefore RD |
Jan 1 |
Full cost award for Alameda or Contra Costa County residents with need, a performing arts major or minor and 3.0+ GPA; separate application, interview/audition required, and FAFSA must be completed by Jan 1. |
| Brigham Young UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
BYU scholarship application |
Jan 2 |
A separate scholarship application is required in addition to the admission application to be considered for eligible scholarships. |
| Colorado CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Barnes Scholarship (STEM)Before RD |
Jan 3 |
Separate application Dec 11, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 with interest form, essay and recommendation; US citizens in STEM or psychology. Deadline precedes Jan 15 RA. |
| University of Hawaii at ManoaOfficial source |
Program |
High school direct entry nursing (BS)Before RD |
Jan 5 |
Hawaii residents only; deadline Jan. 5, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST. Requires 3.0 weighted GPA and mandatory test minimums (ACT Math 22 and English+Reading 44, or SAT Math 540 and ERW 560). |
| Colorado State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Automatic merit requires on-time admission application |
Jan 15 |
Freshmen are considered automatically for merit aid only if they apply by the regular decision date; applications after Jan 15 may not receive scholarships. |
| Seattle UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Official test scores timing |
Jan 15 |
Test scores must be received by Nov 1 for EA and Jan 15 for RD if submitted. |
| University of California, Los AngelesOfficial source |
Program |
School of Nursing supplemental |
Jan 15 |
Nursing applicants must submit a supplemental application by Jan 15. |
| University of Colorado BoulderOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Presidential Scholarship (nonresidents) |
Jan 15 |
Nonresident first-years are considered automatically if the admission application is complete by Jan 15; test scores are not considered. |
| University of OregonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Automatic scholarships (PathwayOregon, Staton, CHC Tuition Waiver) |
Jan 15 |
Considered automatically if the admission application and FAFSA arrive by Jan 15. |
| University of Puget SoundOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Pohlad Family Scholarship (Minnesota) |
Jan 15 |
Separate application for Minnesota residents or MN high school students; due Jan 15 with the Common App (extended to Feb 2 in 2026). |
| University of Puget SoundOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Talent scholarships (art, forensics, theatre, music) |
Jan 15 |
Art, Forensics and Theatre talent scholarship deadlines are Jan 15; music audition deadline varies by admission plan. |
| University of RedlandsOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Talent scholarships (art, theatre, creative writing, music)Before RD |
Jan 15 |
Require a supplemental application; students must apply by the Jan 15 deadline to be considered. Merit scholarships are automatic. |
| University of San FranciscoOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA deadlines by round |
Jan 15 |
FAFSA due Jan 15 for ED I/EA, Jan 29 for ED II, Feb 1 for RD; institutional aid after the deadline is offered on a funds available basis. |
| University of San FranciscoOfficial source |
Program |
Direct-entry Nursing |
Jan 15 |
No separate nursing application; applicants are admitted directly to nursing. Chemistry must be completed before applying; late or incomplete applications are not reviewed for the term and early submission gives no priority. |
| University of the PacificOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Powell Scholars |
Jan 15 |
Separate Powell Scholars application opens Aug 1; final deadline Jan 15, decisions Mar 31. |
| University of the PacificOfficial source |
Honors |
First-Year Honors |
Jan 15 |
Separate honors application, final deadline Jan 15 with later applications considered until capacity; decisions in April. |
| Whitworth UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA for early aid offersBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
FAFSA by Jan. 15, 2027 for early financial aid offers; transcripts for a scholarship upgrade are due Mar. 1, 2027. |
| Willamette UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Competitive scholarships (separate application) |
Jan 18 |
Separate portal applications (essays, auditions, portfolios) for awards up to $12,000/yr; priority Nov 15, 2026 for EA/ED and final priority Jan 18, 2027. |
| Willamette UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Music, Theatre and Studio Art scholarship auditions/portfolios |
Jan 18 |
Music requires a 10 to 15 minute video audition; Theatre a digital audition or portfolio with finalist interviews; Studio Art a 5 to 10 work portfolio. |
| University of California, Santa BarbaraOfficial source |
Program |
College of Creative Studies |
Priority deadline in Jan (separate application) |
CCS requires its own online application (letter of intent to the major's faculty, unofficial transcript, recommendation letters for most majors, major-specific supplemental materials) in addition to the UC application; decisions late Mar. Date from 2025-26 page: Physics priority deadline extended to Jan 21, 2026. |
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Art and Design portfolioBefore RD |
Jan 31 |
Art and Design applicants must submit portfolios by Jan 31, after the Nov 30 application deadline. |
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Music supplementary applicationBefore RD |
Jan 31 |
Music applicants must complete a supplementary application by Jan 31. |
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoOfficial source |
Other rule |
Major-based competition; change requests |
Jan 31 |
Applicants compete against others in the same major; Jan 31 is the last day to request an application change. |
| United States Air Force AcademyOfficial source |
Other rule |
Vice Presidential and military-affiliated nominations |
Jan 31 |
The Vice Presidential nomination (online, open to all U.S. citizens) and Presidential, deceased or disabled veteran, and enlisted nominations are due Jan. 31. |
| Washington State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
General Scholarship applicationBefore RD |
Jan 31 |
WSU General Scholarship priority deadline is Jan 31, two months before the Mar 31 admission priority date. |
| Washington State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Top Scholars considerationBefore RD |
Jan 31 |
Admission application, materials and scholarship application due Jan 31; first-years need at least a 3.6 unweighted GPA. |
| Washington State UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA/WASFA priorityBefore RD |
Jan 31 |
FAFSA or WASFA priority submission date is Jan 31. |
| Western Washington UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Priority scholarship and aid date |
Jan 31 |
On-time applicants by Jan 31 get full merit scholarship consideration; Jan 31 is also the FAFSA/WASFA priority filing date. EA admits get expedited scholarship review. |
| Arizona State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Barrett Honors College scholarships |
Feb 1 |
Barrett scholarships require separate applications in ASU Scholarship Universe, open Nov 1, 2026 and close Feb 1, 2027 with no extensions; students must be admitted to Barrett by Mar 5, 2027 to be eligible. Some awards also require a portfolio. |
| Colorado State UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors@CSU separate application |
Feb 1 |
First-year students submit a separate Honors application in RamWeb (opens in November) after being admitted to CSU; minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA. Decisions are rolling and sent by Mar 31; intent to enroll in Honors is due May 1. |
| Colorado State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) |
Feb 1 |
A separate CSU Scholarship Application for additional awards opens Oct 1 and is due Feb 1 for incoming freshmen. FAFSA priority deadline is Mar 1. |
| Harvey Mudd CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarships (President's Scholars and others) |
Feb 1 |
Considered through the admission application; some awards may need additional forms, so check each award's description. |
| Oregon State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Priority date for scholarship access |
Feb 1 |
Applying by Feb 1 gives access to the greatest set of scholarship opportunities. |
| University of New MexicoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Nonresident awards (Amigo, WUE, LUE, AZ and CO Reciprocal)Before RD |
Feb 1 |
Nonresident freshman tuition awards require applying to UNM by Feb. 1, well before the Jun 1 admission priority date. |
| University of OregonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Presidential Scholarship (Oregon residents) |
Feb 1 |
Separate application in the UO Scholarship Dashboard due Feb 1 after applying by Jan 15; Oregon high school graduates with 3.85+ GPA; $9,000 per year. Date from 2025-26 page. |
| University of OregonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Duck Excellence Scholarship |
Feb 1 |
$7,500 per year; separate application due Feb 1. |
| University of WashingtonOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA or WASFA |
Feb 1 |
UW priority date. |
| Oregon State UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Transcript and documents deadlineBefore RD |
Feb 12 |
Students applying by the Feb 1 priority date must submit transcripts and other documents by Feb 12, 2027. |
| University of RedlandsOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Music, theatre and dance auditionsBefore RD |
Feb 14 |
Fall 2027 on-campus auditions Jan 30 (music) and Feb 13 (music, theatre, dance); video auditions due Feb 14. Non-majors can apply for ensemble-only talent scholarships. |
| University of Colorado BoulderOfficial source |
Program |
Presidents Leadership Class |
Feb 15 |
Separate PLC application with a hard Feb 15 deadline; late or partial applications are not accepted. |
| University of IdahoOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program applicationBefore RD |
Feb 15 |
Separate honors application after admission to U of I, with a high school writing sample (Common App essays not accepted) and two short essays; Feb. 15 priority date, rolling after. |
| University of Nevada, RenoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Scholarship and financial aid deadlineBefore RD |
Feb 15 |
Application and required documents must be in by Feb. 15, 2027 for the most aid and scholarships; most first-year scholarships require test scores. Scholarship recipients must deposit and complete a questionnaire by Jun. 15, 2027 to keep the award. |
| University of PortlandOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program application |
Feb 15 |
Separate Honors Program application due Feb 15. |
| University of PortlandOfficial source |
Program |
Nursing final deadline and earlier enrollment |
Feb 15 |
Feb 15 is the final deadline for Nursing applicants and the nursing enrollment deadline may be earlier than May 1 depending on space. |
| University of the PacificOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Community Involvement Program (CIP) |
Feb 25 |
Separate CIP application opens Sep 1 with final deadline Feb 25; decisions in April. |
| Colorado School of MinesOfficial source |
Scholarship |
General Scholarship Application (Trailhead) |
Mar 1 |
Separate application for best consideration by Mar 1; some scholarship programs have earlier deadlines. |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit, Tech Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reduction scholarshipsBefore RD |
Mar 1 |
Students must be admitted by Mar. 1 to receive these awards; no separate application, but test scores are required for scholarship consideration. |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA priority deadline |
Mar 1 |
Priority FAFSA deadline is March 1 for new students (page gives no year). |
| California State Polytechnic University, PomonaOfficial source |
Honors |
Kellogg Honors College application |
Mar 2 |
Separate application (cover letter, essay, resume) after admission to CPP; the 2026 cycle ran Round 1 Jan 2 to Mar 2 and Round 2 Mar 21 to May 4. Dates shown are from the prior cycle. |
| San Jose State UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA / CA Dream Act priority |
Mar 2 |
March 2, 2027 is the FAFSA/CA Dream Act priority filing deadline. |
| University of California, RiversideOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application |
Mar 2 |
Mar 2 is the priority deadline for FAFSA or CADAA; the high school must also submit a certified GPA for Cal Grant consideration. |
| University of California, San DiegoOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA or CA Dream Act and Cal Grant |
Mar 2 |
Mar 2 priority deadline; UCSD notes that filing is how students are considered for scholarships, so file even if not expecting need-based aid. |
| University of California, Santa CruzOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA/Dream Act and Cal Grant GPA |
Mar 2 |
FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application due Mar 2, 2027; California students must also have the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form submitted by then. |
| University of RedlandsOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA for need-based aid |
Mar 2 |
Submit the FAFSA by March 2 for need-based aid. |
| University of San DiegoOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program separate application |
Mar 20 |
Admitted seniors apply in the spring before enrolling; some merit award recipients are invited, others request the application by emailing honors@sandiego.edu. The deadline is typically in March (Mar 20 for the prior cycle). Students not admitted can apply in the fall of first year. |
| University of California, RiversideOfficial source |
Honors |
University Honors (invitation to apply) |
Early Mar to early Apr |
Admitted students with a 3.80 UC GPA who meet the writing requirement are emailed an invitation to submit an honors application with essays in spring. |
| United States Air Force AcademyOfficial source |
Other rule |
Medical waiver timing |
Apr 1 |
DoDMERB scheduling, exam and any waiver can take about four months; a waiver not requested by Apr. 1 of the cycle is unlikely to be submitted. |
| Northern Arizona UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
ScholarshipUniverse applications |
Apr 15 |
Additional scholarships open in ScholarshipUniverse Jan 15 and close Apr 15 for the upcoming year; admitted students get access. |
| Northern Arizona UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA priority date |
Apr 15 |
April 15 is NAU's FAFSA priority filing date. |
| California Institute of the ArtsOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship hold |
See note |
Merit scholarships are guaranteed only until the enrollment deadline (or approved extension) stated on the acceptance letter. |
| California State University, Long BeachOfficial source |
Honors |
University Honors Program |
See note |
Honors and most special programs are by invitation after the admission application is reviewed. |
| Chapman UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Creative Supplement (film, performing arts, art) |
See note |
Required for Dodge College, College of Performing Arts and Department of Art majors, submitted after the Common App; Chapman recommends Creative Talent applicants apply by Nov 1. |
| Chapman UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Panther Profile |
See note |
Chapman requires its Panther Profile in addition to the Common App. |
| Claremont McKenna CollegeOfficial source |
Other rule |
Test-optional preference change |
7 days after submission |
Applicants have seven days after submitting to change their test-optional preference. |
| Colorado CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Leadership Scholarship |
See note |
$60,000 over four years; automatic consideration regardless of round. |
| Colorado CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA and CSS Profile |
same as application deadline |
FAFSA and CSS Profile are due by the admission deadline of the chosen round (ED I and EA Nov 1); CC recommends filing at least two weeks early. The application is not complete without them. |
| Colorado CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Student ambassador interview |
See note |
Optional 30 minute virtual interview with a student Admission Ambassador; not evaluative. |
| Colorado School of MinesOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors programs |
See note |
Separate application for admitted students opens in December; space is limited. |
| Lewis & Clark CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Music and Forensics talent awards |
See note |
Music and Forensics talent awards have their own application processes. |
| Montana State UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College application |
See note |
Separate Honors College application after MSU acceptance (statement, essay, reference letter); accepted any time but reviewed only when complete. |
| Northern Arizona UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College application |
See note |
Separate online Honors application after admission to NAU, with two essays and a resume; requires 3.0+ unweighted core GPA. Honors charges a per-semester fee. |
| Northern Arizona UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Merit scholarship housing requirement |
See note |
2027-28 four-year merit scholarships require living in NAU-managed housing with a meal plan in the first year. |
| Occidental CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Admission interview |
Before chosen application deadline |
Interviews must be requested and completed before the applicant's chosen deadline. |
| Pepperdine UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Regents Scholars Program |
See note |
SAT, ACT or CLT scores are required to be considered for Regents Scholars scholarships, even though Pepperdine is otherwise test optional. |
| Pepperdine UniversityOfficial source |
Interview |
Optional admission interview |
See note |
Interviews are optional for fall first-year applicants and are requested by signing up during the evaluation process. |
| Reed CollegeOfficial source |
Other rule |
No RD reapplication after early denial |
See note |
Students denied in EA, ED I or ED II may not reapply RD in the same cycle. Test scores are not used. |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Robert W. Summers Scholarship (Communication/Journalism)Before RD |
See note |
$6,000 per year to one entering first-year; separate application with 500-word statement, journalism portfolio, reference letter and 3.0+ GPA. |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Macken Collegiate Forensics ScholarshipBefore RD |
See note |
$2,500 to $5,000 annually; requires a separate forensics application in addition to admission. |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program application |
See note |
Application opens twice a year, in January and June; members maintain a 3.5 GPA. |
| San Jose State UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Requirements must be done by spring |
See note |
Admission and impaction requirements must be completed by the end of Spring 2027; Summer 2027 coursework cannot be used to meet Fall 2027 requirements. |
| Santa Clara UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
University Honors Program |
See note |
Separate application with a short essay and video response opens after admission decisions are released (from 2024-25 page). |
| Santa Clara UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Presidential, Provost and Dean's merit scholarships |
See note |
Automatic with admission application; awarded to the top 10 to 15 percent of admits. SCU does not offer admission interviews. |
| United States Air Force AcademyOfficial source |
Other rule |
Test scores by early DecemberBefore RD |
See note |
The Academy advises taking the ACT, CLT or SAT by early December so official scores arrive by mid-February; tests taken in March are not considered. |
| University of California, RiversideOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Regents, Chancellor's and Non-Resident Achievement Scholarships |
See note |
Incoming first-years are considered automatically through the UC application (Nov 30 deadline); no separate scholarship application. |
| University of Colorado BoulderOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
College of Music application and audition |
See note |
Music applicants must complete a separate College of Music application and reference letter after the admission application and schedule an audition; no decision is released until after the audition. |
| University of Colorado BoulderOfficial source |
Scholarship |
CU Boulder Scholarship Application |
See note |
One general application for multiple scholarships, accessed from the Admissions Application Status page; it opens Dec 1. |
| University of DenverOfficial source |
Financial aid |
CSS Profile required |
See note |
Need-based aid requires both the FAFSA and CSS Profile (dates not listed on this page). |
| University of Hawaii at ManoaOfficial source |
Program |
Shidler Freshman Direct Admit (business) |
See note |
Select a business major on the application to be reviewed after admission; applicants without test scores may be asked for a personal statement, recommended by Mar. 1. |
| University of IdahoOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Optional scholarship section of the application |
See note |
The scholarship section of the U of I application is optional, but responses are reviewed by up to 60 committees for over 1,600 awards; WUE and Invitation to Idaho are automatic. |
| University of Nevada, RenoOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College application |
See note |
Separate Honors College application in the admissions portal with a 500-word essay and two recommendations. National Merit, Presidential-level and 4.0 Nevada Scholars are admitted without applying, limited to the first 50 who accept when merit awards go out in mid-November. |
| University of New MexicoOfficial source |
Program |
Combined BA/MD programBefore RD |
See note |
Separate application open only to seniors graduating from a New Mexico high school (or members of a NM tribe, nation or pueblo). Deadline was not stated on the pages checked; confirm with the program. |
| University of PortlandOfficial source |
Program |
Moreau Pathway direct admission |
See note |
Students at participating high schools who meet criteria get guaranteed enrollment, direct entry to their field, early honors consideration and scholarships. |
| University of RedlandsOfficial source |
Program |
Johnston Center supplemental applicationBefore RD |
See note |
Johnston Center applicants must complete a supplemental Johnston application that appears in the status portal after the Redlands application is submitted. |
| University of RedlandsOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Hunsaker Scholars |
See note |
Finalists are identified during admission review and invited to campus to interview with a panel of faculty and alumni. |
| University of Southern CaliforniaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
National Merit Scholarship |
See note |
Admitted National Merit Finalists who list USC as first choice with NMSC receive $20,000 per year. |
| University of WyomingOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College essays |
See note |
Honors admission requires two essays submitted in the UW application portal (or the Honors Admissions Form for Common App applicants); rolling review after UW admission. |
| Utah State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Separate General Scholarship and non-academic scholarships |
See note |
Academic scholarships are automatic with admission, but the USU General Scholarship Application and non-academic scholarships require separate applications with varying deadlines. |
| Western Washington UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Majors with portfolio, audition or program application |
See note |
Art, Design and Industrial Design require a portfolio and Music an audition; Computer Science, Psychology, Human Services and several education majors require a separate program application. |
| Whitman CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Talent and Passions Scholarships |
Five days after round deadline |
Debate, Fine Arts, Music, Theater and Dance, and Outdoor Recreation awards need a separate application in the portal. Music lists Nov 20, 2026 (ED I), Dec 7 (EA), Jan 8, 2027 (ED II), Jan 22, 2027 (RD), with live auditions for instrumentalists and singers. |
| Whitworth UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Visit Scholarship |
See note |
$2,000 ($500 per year) for incoming first-years who fully participate in a qualified 2026-27 campus visit program and complete the post-visit feedback form; cannot be combined with full tuition awards such as Honors Scholarship Weekend. |
| Whitworth UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Talent scholarships (music, art, theatre, forensics, media) |
See note |
Separate department talent awards (music up to $4,000 per year) run through program pages; deadlines not listed on the main scholarship page. |
