As we start the new year, some high school seniors may be preparing to submit their first round of college applications, while others may find themselves taking a second look at their college lists after working hard to complete and submit early admission materials. There are plenty of schools that offer Regular Decision deadlines in January and February as well as other admission deadlines all the way into June. These later deadlines give students ample opportunity to be admitted to a college or university that fits their academic and career goals.
Several schools with late admission deadlines operate on a rolling admission policy, meaning they‘ll consider applicants on an ongoing basis until their incoming class is filled, giving students the opportunity to spread out their college applications. Still, many schools with rolling admission maintain priority deadlines for a better chance of landing a spot. Before we dive into important deadlines you should know about, let’s talk about financial aid.
Will applying to college late affect my financial aid?
Unfortunately, you may receive less financial aid if you apply to college late. Early and Regular Decision applications benefit students by offering them access to a larger pool of funding, and many schools offer scholarships to students who meet the earlier deadlines. For example, Boston College only considers students for merit scholarships if they meet the school’s November 1 priority deadline. Students applying after might forfeit their access to scholarship funds.
Many college FAFSA due dates also have priority deadlines, which require students to apply by that date to receive the greatest amount of funding from the school. States with limited funds often have early deadlines as well or recommend that students submit their FAFSA forms as soon as possible to get priority consideration for aid. Some states and colleges still grant money to students applying later, but they might get less than early applicants. The FAFSA opens on October 1, and June 30 is the federal deadline for receiving aid for that academic year. If you’re going to be enrolled in college this fall, you should’ve already submitted your FAFSA by now, but submitting late is better than not applying at all.
Regular deadlines for the 2022–2023 admission cycle
Still haven’t applied to college as a high school senior? Or maybe you’d like to add a few match and safety schools to your list? It’s not too late to apply. Here are some Regular Decision deadlines you should know about—just be sure to submit your materials ASAP!
January 10
- Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
January 15
- Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona
- University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, Massachusetts
- University of North Carolina in Ashville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Pembroke, and Wilmington, North Carolina
- University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin
January 20
- University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland
February 1
- Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina
- Baylor University in Waco, Texas
- Brigham Young University—Hawai’i in Laie, Hawai’i
- Brigham Young University—Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho
- Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island
- Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado
- DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois
- DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana
- Drew University in Madison, New Jersey
- George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia
- Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York
- Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
- Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri
- Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio
- University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio
- University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire
- University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma
- University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island
- Wells College in Aurora, New York
February 2
- Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois
February 5
- University of Massachusetts Lowell in Lowell, Massachusetts
February 15
- California State University East Bay in Hayward, California
- Howard University in Washington, DC
- Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland
- Pace University in New York, New York
- University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Massachusetts Boston in Boston, Massachusetts
- University of New England in Biddeford, Maine
- University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Georgia
Late deadlines for the 2022–2023 admission cycle
These later deadlines may seem far away, but they’ll sneak up on you sooner than you think—so mark them in your calendar and get your materials ready!
March 1
- Austin College in Sherman, Texas
- Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina
- Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida
- Texas A&M University Higher Education Center in McAllen, Texas
- Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana
- Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey
- Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey
- Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia
- Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey
- University of Hawai’i at Manoa in Honolulu, Hawai’i
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina
- University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida
- Wells College in Aurora, New York
- Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington
- Worcester State University in Worcester, Massachusetts
March 15
- Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
- Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island
- Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia
- University of Minnesota in Morris, Minnesota (rolling admission after)
April 1
- Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia
- Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois
- Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire
- North Park University in Chicago, Illinois
- Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester in Manchester, New Hampshire
- The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania
April 7
- University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, Nevada
May 1
- Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, California
- Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina
- SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz, New York
- University of Central Florida in Orange County, Florida
- University of Houston in Houston, Texas
- University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa
June 1
- New College of Florida in Sarasota, Florida
- Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts
- Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts
June 30
- University of Washington in Tacoma, Washington
July 1
- The Ohio State University at Mansfield in Mansfield, Ohio
July 14
July 15
- The Ohio State University at Lima in Lima, Ohio
Rolling admission for the 2022–2023 cycle
These schools offer rolling admission, but they may have priority deadlines for certain programs and scholarships, so be sure to check their websites before you wait.
- Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan
- Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania
- Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
- East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania (rolling after June 1)
- Elmira College in Elmira, New York
- Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota (rolling after February 8)
- Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas (rolling after February 1)
- Kent State University in Kent, Ohio
- Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York
- Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan
- Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
- Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, Georgia (rolling after October 15)
- Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts (Physician Assistant program not rolling)
- University of Michigan in Dearborn and Flint, Michigan
- Washington State University in Pullman, Everett, and Richland, Washington (rolling after March 31)
- Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah (rolling after December 1)
Related: 11 Steps to Finalizing and Submitting Your College Apps
It’s important to note that all application deadlines are subject to change, so be sure to confirm dates on the websites of the colleges you’re intending to apply to. And even though you may have until a set deadline, it’s always smart to get your applications in well ahead of time so you’re not scrambling last minute and worrying about missing anything. Plan ahead and good luck!
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