Important Dates
Application Process Planning Guide
ACTION |
FIRST YEAR |
Take Required Exams (TOEFL, IELTS or SAT)* |
See details for First Year Student Language Proficiency Requirements |
Submit Application (Applications will be accepted after Feb 1 for most programs if seats are available.) |
Early Action: November 15 Regular Decision: February 1 |
Submit Enrollment Form and Deposit |
Before May 1 |
Apply for Student Visa (Pay SEVIS fee at least 2 weeks prior to interview date.) |
Immediately after you receive the I-20 from (February to July) |
Pay Housing Deposit (if you are a freshman & want on-campus housing) |
When enrollment is confirmed |
Arrange Off-Campus Housing (Transfers & Grads) |
May to August for fall start programs |
Arrange Travel |
May to August for fall start programs |
Attend Orientation/Arrive on Campus |
End of August (start date on your I-20) for fall start programs |
*First-year applicants who have not taken TOEFL, IELTS or SAT may be considered for Conditional Admission.
Important dates and application deadlines vary; please see the Important Dates page for your specific program of interest and level: