Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Students have different deadlines based on their applicant type and desired semester of entry. Review our application deadlines to determine when you should apply and when you can expect to receive a decision. We strongly encourage all students to apply by the early action deadline for priority consideration.
Fall Enrollment Beginning in Late August
| Student Type | Early Action Deadline 1 | Early Action Decision Release | Regular Deadline 2 | Regular Decision Release | Enrollment Confirmation Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
U.S. and International Freshmen3,4 |
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 2024 early action admission must apply by November 1, 2023.
Notes:
1. For priority consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the early action deadline where applicable. 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.
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 Deadline 1 | Early Action Decision Release | Regular Deadline 2 | 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 2024 early action admission must apply by Dec. 1, 2023.
Notes:
1. For priority consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the early action deadline where applicable. 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.
