First-Year Apply Guide
As a first-year student, the easiest way to Start your Application is through the Future Wildcat Application Portal. You鈥檒l want to set aside 30-45 minutes to complete your application.
Don鈥檛 worry, if you can鈥檛 complete it in one sitting, you can return to complete a previously started application at your convenience. Apply early to avoid lengthy visa wait times!
Dates & Deadlines
*First-year students interested in joining our Fall 2026 incoming class on main campus are strongly encouraged to apply by our Early Action deadline of November 1. Applications received after November 1 will move to a Regular Decision deadline and be considered on a space-available basis. The Regular Decision application deadline is April 1.
Summer Session
It鈥檚 not recommended to start in the summer session. Should you have extenuating circumstances for enrolling in the summer session, please contact an enrollment counselor to discuss your best start date.
Application Requirements
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What to expect after submitting your application
Check status
You can check the status of your application by logging into your .
Early action
If you submit your completed application by our Early Action deadline of November 1 (fall starts only), you will receive an admission decision by mid-January. At that point, you may accept or decline your offer by May 1.
REGULAR DECISION
If your application is submitted after November 1 (fall starts only), it will move to a Regular Decision timeline. Regular decisions will be released in batches on a space-available basis during the spring after Early Action decisions have been announced.
SPRING APPLICANTS
For spring application timelines, please contact your regional recruiter for the most accurate and up-to-date information.