Deadlines and Dates
Pay attention to dates and deadlines to ensure you don’t miss opportunities for scholarships and admission to competitive programs as well as other important dates for admission, financial aid, and enrollment.
To meet an application deadline, your application must be complete (all required materials received or postmarked by the deadline).
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First-Year Domestic Students
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Confirmation Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (Binding) 1 |
November 1 | December 1 | January 15 |
| Early Action I (Non-Binding) 2 |
November 1 | December 15 | May 1 |
| Early Action II (Non-Binding) 2 |
December 1 Priority Deadline |
February 1 | May 1 |
| Regular Decision (Non-Binding) 2 |
February 1 | March 15 | May 1 |
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Confirmation Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester 3 | December 1 | Rolling | January 10 |
December 1 is the priority deadline 4 to be considered for Miami’s merit scholarships and our most competitive opportunities, such as honors programs (supplemental honors application required), Nursing, and majors within the Farmer School of Business. It is the firm deadline 5 for our most selective merit scholarship, the Presidential Fellows Program (supplemental honors application required). This is also the Priority I deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSAs filed by this date will be among the first financial aid packages available.
Definitions & Footnotes
- Binding - Admitted students are contractually obligated to withdraw applications from other institutions and confirm their Miami enrollment.
- Non-Binding - Admitted students are not contractually obligated to Miami.
- Spring start is not an option for Nursing or programs in the College of Creative Arts.
- Priority Deadline - Consideration for scholarships and competitive programs will continue after priority deadlines if funding and/or space remain available.
- Firm Deadline - To be considered, students must have a complete application on file by this deadline.
First-Year International Students
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Confirmation Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority I Deadline 1 | December 1 | Rolling, by January 15 | May 1 |
| Priority II Deadline 2 | February 1 | Rolling | May 1 |
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Confirmation Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester 3 | December 1 | Rolling | January 10 |
December 1 is the priority deadline 1 to be considered for Miami’s merit scholarships and our honors programs (supplemental honors application required). It is the firm deadline 4 for our most selective merit scholarship, the Presidential Fellows Program (supplemental honors application required).
Definitions & Footnotes
- Priority Deadline - Consideration for scholarships and competitive programs will continue after priority deadlines if funding and/or space remain available.
- Priority II Deadline - The application deadline for international students will be extended if space remains available.
- Spring start is not an option for programs in the College of Creative Arts.
- Firm Deadline - To be considered, students must have a complete application on file by this deadline.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should apply as early as possible but no later than posted deadlines.
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Confirmation Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Students and International Students |
December 1 | Rolling | January 10 |
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Confirmation Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Students | June 1 | Rolling | August 10 |
| International Students | June 1 | Rolling | July 10 |
December 1 is the priority deadline 2 for spring semester to be considered for Miami’s transfer scholarships and our Honors College (supplemental honors application required).
June 1 is the priority deadline 2 for fall semester to be considered for Miami’s transfer scholarships and our Honors College (supplemental honors application required).
Definitions & Footnotes
- Spring start is not an option for programs in the College of Creative Arts.
- Priority Deadline - Consideration for scholarships and competitive programs will continue after priority deadlines if funding and/or space remain available.