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DEADLINES

Application decisions are delivered on a rolling basis, typically 6-8 weeks after an application is submitted with all materials.

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You are strongly encouraged to submit your application as early as possible to ensure it is reviewed before the program has reached capacity.

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Please read through the admissions policies and application requirements carefully.

Fall 2026 Deadlines*

*If a deadline falls on weekend/holiday, and you encounter any submission issue, please reach out and note that we will respond to any request the next business day.

Category

Details

Deadline

All Applicants

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Priority Deadline: January 15

Final Deadline: May 1

Applicants With International Documents

Students who require an F-1 visa or who have international transcripts are encouraged to apply by the recommended date. This date is suggested to ensure you have enough time for student visa processing. You may refer to this website to review the current visa appointment wait times.

Recommended Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

Fall 2026 Deposit Deadlines

Admit Date

First deposit due

Second deposit due

If admitted on or before October 31

$2000 by November 30

$1000 by June 1, 2026

If admitted between November 1 - November 30

$2000 by December 30

$1000 by June 1, 2026

If admitted between December 1 - December 31

$2000 by January 30

$1000 by June 1, 2026

If admitted between January 1 - January 31

$2000 by February 28

$1000 by June 1, 2026

If admitted between February 1 - February 28

$2000 by March 30

$1000 by June 1, 2026

If admitted between March 1 - March 31

$2000 by April 30

$1000 by June 1, 2026

If admitted between April 1 - May 1

$3000 by May 15

N/A

If admitted on or after May 2

$3000 One week from letter date

N/A

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