Application Deadlines

Students have different deadlines based on their applicant type and desired semester of admission. Review our application deadlines to determine when you should apply and when you can expect to receive a decision.

Use the tables below to determine when you should apply to the University of Maryland (UMD) based on your student classification and desired semester of entry. Students who are applying for admission to UMD at Shady Grove or for re-enrollment should follow the admission processes outlined on those pages.

Applications are considered complete when the online application and all required documents have been submitted. All materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by the appropriate deadline for consideration. For freshman applicants, you can track your application status and confirm receipt of application materials online through the Terps Application Portal. You will receive an email after you submit your application with instructions on how to create a portal account. For transfer applicants, you can track the status of your application through the UMD Checklist of your StandOut Admissions Network account. It may take up to two weeks for recently submitted materials to be listed as received on your checklist and it is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm receipt of all required materials.

Fall enrollment beginning in late August

Student Type	Early Action Deadline¹	Early Action Decision Release	Regular Deadline²	Regular Decision Release	Enrollment Confirmation Deadline
U.S. and International Freshmen^3,4	Nov. 1*	By Feb. 1	Jan. 20	By April 1	May 1⁵
U.S. and International Transfer	March 1	By Late April	June 1	By Mid-July	30 days from date of admission
U.S. citizens applying to UMD at Shady Grove	June 1	Rolling basis	---	---	Before the beginning of the semester of admission
International students applying to UMD at Shady Grove	June 1	Rolling basis	---	---	Before the beginning of the semester of admission

*Indicates that the date is for the prior year. For example, U.S. Freshman applying for Fall 2023 early action admission must apply by November 1, 2022.

Notes:

1. For priority consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the early action deadline where applicable. Freshmen who apply by November 1 for the fall semester will receive priority consideration for admission to the university, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs. Transfer students who apply by the early action deadline for the fall semester will receive priority consideration for admission to the university and merit-based scholarships. The early action deadline is non-binding; these applicants will have until the date listed in the "Enrollment Confirmation Deadline" column to confirm their enrollment.

2. Applications received after the regular deadline will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis.

3. Freshman students who apply for the fall semester are automatically considered for spring admission.

4. Students with non-U.S. academic records and/or are non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents (those who hold or intend to seek an F-1 Student or J-1 Exchange Visitor visa to study in the U.S.) should apply as international students and are encouraged to review the International Applicant Requirements. All other students should follow the regular application instructions for freshman or transfer admission.

5. Freshman applicants who apply for fall admission but are offered spring admission have until November 15 to confirm their enrollment. However, if they choose to participate in Freshmen Connection, they must confirm their enrollment by May 1.

Spring enrollment beginning in late January

Student Type	Early Action Deadline¹	Early Action Decision Release	Regular Deadline²	Regular Decision Release	Enrollment Confirmation Deadline
U.S. Freshmen	Dec. 1*	By Mid-Dec.*	---	---	30 days from date of admission
International Freshmen & Transfer³	Aug. 1*	By Late Oct.*	Must apply by Aug. 1	---	30 days from date of admission
U.S. Transfer	Aug.1*	By Late Oct.*	Nov. 15*	By Mid-Dec.*	30 days from date of admission
U.S. citizens applying to UMD at Shady Grove	Nov. 15*	Rolling basis	---	---	Before the beginning of the semester of admission
International students applying to UMD at Shady Grove	Aug. 1*	Rolling basis	---	---	Before the beginning of the semester of admission

*Indicates that the date is for the prior year. For example, U.S. Freshman applying for Spring 2023 early action admission must apply by Dec. 1, 2022.

Notes:

1. For priority consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the early action deadline where applicable. Transfer students who apply by the early action deadline for the spring semester will receive priority consideration for admission to the university. The early action deadline is non-binding; these applicants will have until the date listed in the "Enrollment Confirmation Deadline" column to confirm their enrollment.

2. Applications received after the regular deadline will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis.

3. Students with non-U.S. academic records and/or are non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents (those who hold or intend to seek an F-1 Student or J-1 Exchange Visitor visa to study in the U.S.) should apply as international students and are encouraged to review the International Applicant Requirements. All other students should follow the regular application instructions for freshman or transfer admission.

Finance

Consistently ranked as one of the best values in public higher education, you can rest assured that you will receive an affordable world-class education.

College is a major investment for you and your family. The university is here to help. We offer an array of financial aid programs—including scholarships, grants, loans and student employment—as part of our commitment to making an excellent education affordable.

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The University of Maryland has launched a new investment in need-based financial aid, the Terrapin Commitment program, which will provide up to $20 million annually for students from the state of Maryland.

The goal of the Terrapin Commitment program is to reduce the gap between a student’s total financial aid package and the cost of an education. The program will begin in January 2023 and ensures that tuition and fees are fully covered for Pell eligible, in-state students, who are enrolled full time and have unmet financial need. More details can be found on the Office of Student Financial Aid's website.

Application Deadlines

Students have different deadlines based on their applicant type and desired semester of admission. Review our application deadlines to determine when you should apply and when you can expect to receive a decision.

Fall enrollment beginning in late August

Spring enrollment beginning in late January

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