General Application Timeline
This is a general application timeline designed to help you understand the process of applying. Your specific timeline will vary depending on when you apply, when the program application deadline is, and when the program has reviewed your application.
Be sure to check the deadlines for yourspecific program as dates may vary.
Throughout the admissions process, email is the primary way that enrollment and admissions communicates with prospective students. Please ensure that your email address is accurate and that you check the status of your application often.
Mid-August
Start an application: Applications for programs in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences open in mid-August.
December 1 – March 15
Complete the application: Applications are only reviewed if all application material requirements have been received and the application fee, if applicable, has been paid. Contact the department you are applying to with specific questions about application requirements or if you have questions about the program. Applications are typically due between December 1 and March 15.
Six to Eight Weeks After Application Deadline
Decision notification: All offer letters include a financial component detailing any financial assistance offered by the University of Rochester. Offer letters typically are given between six to eight weeks after the application deadline.
Early March
International student paperwork: Incoming international students should start preparing their materials for immigration documents in early March.
April 15
Decision deadline: The date by which all admitted students must accept the offer of admission to maintain their original financial support, typically April 15.
May 1
Housing information: After accepting an offer of admission, students that plan on living in University housing should explore the opportunities for housing as soon as possible, and ideally before May 1.
June 30
Financial aid forms: Domestic applicants can begin the FASFA form. Please have the FASFA completed by June 30.