First-Year Dates & Deadlines

Fall Semester

November 1 (Fall 2025 applicants)^*	Early Decision Application Deadline	Early Decision notifications of admission begin mid-December
November 15	Application Deadline for Special Programs in Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Law	Admissions decision notification begins early March
December 1	Priority Application Deadline for Merit & Honors Consideration	Admissions decision notification begins early March
January 15	Storrs Campus Application Deadline	Admissions decision notification begins early March
February 15	FAFSA Deadline for Financial Aid Eligibility	Offers of Financial Aid begin early March
May 1	Regional Campus Application Deadline	Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis

Spring Semester

October 1	Application Deadline for all UConn Campuses	Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis

Please allow several business days for document processing. All documents must be received by the application deadline to be considered on time. Late applications and applications not completed by the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Admitted students who applied Regular Decision for the fall semester have until May 1 to secure their place at UConn by paying their enrollment fee. Admissions decisions made after May 1 have an enrollment fee deadline of two weeks from the date of the decision notification. For spring semester, admitted students have an enrollment fee deadline of two weeks from the date of the decision notification.

Early Decision*

Choosing to apply Early Decision signifies your unwavering commitment to UConn as your top-choice institution. Early Decision is a binding commitment, meaning that if admitted, you agree to enroll at UConn and withdraw any applications submitted to other colleges. Early Decision applicants will submit their completed application and all supporting materials by November 1. A completed Self-reported Student Academic Record (SRAR) will be required of Early Decision applicants and must be received by November 8. For more information visit our SRAR frequently asked questions.

Notifications of admission decisions will be released in mid-December. Early Decision applicants who are accepted to their first choice campus and major must accept their offer of admission no later than January 15. Early Decision applicants applying for financial aid will not receive an offer of aid until March 1.

Additional Information

Early Decision applicants who are not admitted to their first choice campus or do not receive their first choice major are not committed to the Early Decision Agreement.
If a decision is deferred to the regular admissions cycle, the Early Decision applicant is no longer committed to the Early Decision Agreement.
Early Decision applicants to the School of Fine Arts will only be able to select the majors of Design/Technical Theatre, Puppet Arts, and Theatre Studies.
Early Decision applicants who are also applying to a Special Program will be bound by the Early Decision Agreement regardless of the outcome of the Special Program decision. Special Program decisions will be released in early March.

Early Decision FAQs

What are some reasons why a student would choose to apply Early Decision?

Here are a few reasons why a student might opt for Early Decision:
• Demonstrate their Enthusiasm: By applying Early Decision, a student can demonstrate their genuine enthusiasm and dedication to becoming a part of the UConn community. The Undergraduate Admissions Office recognizes the significance of this commitment, which can positively influence their decision.
• Binding Commitment: Early Decision is a binding commitment, meaning that if admitted, a student agrees to enroll at UConn and withdraw any applications submitted to other colleges. This commitment demonstrates confidence in, and dedication to, UConn as their top-choice institution.
• Streamlined Application Process: Applying Early Decision streamlines the application process, allowing a student to focus their time and effort on preparing a strong application for UConn without the distraction of other pending applications.

Does applying for admission by November 1 guarantee Early Decision consideration?

What constitutes an Early Decision notification that is binding?

If an applicant would like to have their SAT or ACT included for Early Decision consideration, what are the last dates for inclusion?

What is the deadline for FAFSA submission to receive a notification about any possible financial aid award along with their Early Decision admission decision?

What are the possible decision notifications that an Early Decision applicant could receive in mid-December?

In addition to an admit or deny, Early Decision applicants could receive a defer notification. A defer notification means an applicant will receive a final decision notification as part of the regular decision release in early March.

Students admitted to a second-choice major or campus are no longer in a binding commitment under Early Decision and have until May 1 to submit their enrollment fee.

What additional information will an Early Decision applicant receive with their admission decision?

When will an ED applicant who has also applied for either a Special Program or a Day of Pride, Nutmeg, or Stamps Scholarship receive notification about these decisions?

All Special Programs applicants, whether applying through Early Decision or Regular Decision, will receive their admission decision for Special Programs on March 1. Applicants for the Day of Pride, Nutmeg, or Stamps Scholarships will be notified in early February. Early Decision applicants admitted to their first-choice major and campus must submit the enrollment fee by the January 15 deadline, regardless of whether they applied to a Special Program or are under scholarship consideration.

Do Early Decision applicants have early access to housing or orientation processes?