A completed application and all required supplemental documents (e.g., official transcripts, official test scores, and portfolio) must be submitted before your application deadline. The application deadline is a received-by date, not a postmarked date, so please give yourself ample time to submit your documents prior to the deadline.
First-Year Deadlines and Critical Dates (Domestic and International)
Applicants may apply for Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, or for Winter Entry. Learn more about Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision and the Winter Entry Program.
Note: Applicants to the BA/BS+MD Early Assurance program may only apply for Early Action or Regular Decision and will be required to submit standardized test scores for consideration.
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| November1 | Applications due; decisions released in mid-December. |
| November15 | |
| January15 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for admitted early decision students. |
| March 1 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile priority submission deadline; required to be considered for federal or state need-based financial aid (domestic applicants only). Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| November1 | Applications due; decisions released in mid-December. Applicants applying to the BA/BS+MD Early Assurance program must have all application documents submitted. |
| November15 | |
| March 1 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile priority submission deadline; required to be considered for federal or state need-based financial aid (domestic applicants only). Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| May 1 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for admitted students. |
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| November1 | Applicants applying to the BA/BS+MD Early Assurance program must have all application documents submitted. |
| January15 | Applications due; decisions released by April 1. |
| February15 |
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| March 1 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile priority submission deadline; required to be considered for federal or state need-based financial aid (domestic applicants only). Read more abouthow to apply for aid. |
| May 1 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for admitted students. |
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| October1 | Applications due; decisions released by November 1. |
| October8 | 2023–2024 CSS Profile due; required to be considered for institutional need-based financial aid. |
| October8 (Recommended*) | 2023–2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority submission deadline; required to be considered for federal or state need-based financial aid (domestic applicants only). Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| Immediately upon confirming (International admitted students only) | We strongly recommend that admitted first-year winter entry international students submit their I-20/DS-2019 applications as soon as possible after confirming their enrollment to the University. Doing so will allow them sufficient time to receive their I-20/DS-2019s, obtain their student visas at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate abroad, and arrive in the U.S. to start their programs. Applying later may cause visa application delays and impact their ability to start their program as planned. |
| November13 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for admitted first-year winter entry students. |
| January9 | First day of winter quarter. |
* In order to receive a financial aid package that reflects eligibility for federal and state aid at the same time as admission, applicants are encouraged to submit their FAFSA by October 8; however, FAFSAs can be received after this date.
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| July15 | Fall entry International Gateway application and all supporting materials due. |
| July31 | Tuition deposit and housing deposit due for fall start students. |
Transfer Deadlines and Critical Dates
The application deadlines for transfer applicants vary depending on the term in which you wish to enroll. Refer to our undergraduate majorsfor program-specific limitations and entry terms.
Any full-time student who wishes to live on campus must pay a tuition and housing deposit. Please note that housing for transfer students is not guaranteed. Learn more about on-campus housing options for transfer students. We also encourage transfer students to consider affiliated-housing optionsoffered by American Campus Communities (ACC).
International Applicants: International application deadlines are for applicants who do not currently live in the United States. Applicants residing in the United States may follow the general application deadlines.
Fall Term (September)
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| April 15 | Priority fall application deadline for transfer applicants. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis until one month prior to the start of the term. |
| Rolling | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due; required to be considered for need-based federal and state financial aid. Domestic applicants only. Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| April 15 | Priority fall application deadline for transfer applicants. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis until one month prior to the start of the term. |
| June 14 | Fall term I-20 application deadline. We encourage international transfer applicants to follow this deadline to ensure a smoother student experience. To do so, students would need to submit their admission application and confirm their enrollment to the university prior to June 14. |
| July 15 | Last date Admissions can consider an international transfer applicant for admission. For students who apply close to or on this deadline, upon confirmation of your enrollment, you will be asked to send your I-20 documents to Drexel University immediately. In order to ensure a smoother student experience, we highly recommend students refer to the Fall term I-20 application deadline. |
| One month prior to the start of the term | CSS Profile due; required to be considered for institutional need-based financial aid. Note: Second bachelor's degree applicants (including Nursing ACE) and part-time program applicants are not eligible for institutional aid. Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| October 15 (Priority One) | Applications and all supporting documents are due for the Priority Application One deadline. Students who choose to apply by the Priority Application One deadline are guaranteed to have their application reviewed by the Admissions Committee by November 30. |
| December 1 (Priority Two) | Applications and all supporting documents are due for the Priority Application Two deadline. Students who choose to apply by the Priority Application Two deadline are guaranteed to have their application reviewed by the Admissions Committee. |
| Rolling starting on December 2 | Applications received on or after December 2 will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the fall term class fills. Application review takes five to six weeks once the application and all supporting documents are received. If the class fills before a decision can be made on your application, you will be notified with recommendations for next steps. |
| Rolling | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due (not required for admission). We encourage you to file this as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the most comprehensive financial aid package. Visit How to Apply for Aidfor more information. |
Winter Term (January)
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| November15 | Priority deadline for winter term admission applications. (Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.) |
| Rolling | FAFSA due; required to be considered for federal and state need-based aid. Domestic students only. We encourage you to file this as soon as possible so that Drexel can issue a financial aid package. Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| November1 | International winter term admission applications due for applicants who do not currently live in the United States. For students who apply close to or on this deadline, upon confirmation of your enrollment, you will be asked to send your I-20 documents to Drexel University immediately. In order to ensure a smoother student experience, we highly recommend students refer to the Winter term I-20 application deadline. |
| November1 | Winter term I-20 application deadline. We encourage international transfer applicants to follow this deadline to ensure a smoother student experience. To do so, students would need to submit their admission application and confirm their enrollment to the university prior to November 1. |
| One month prior to the start of the term | CSS Profile due; required to be considered for institutional need-based financial aid. Note: Second bachelor's degree applicants (including Nursing ACE) and part-time program applicants are not eligible for institutional aid. Read more about how to apply for aid. |
Spring Term (March)
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| February15 | Priority deadline for spring term admission applications. (Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.) |
| Rolling | FAFSA due; required to be considered for federal and state need-based aid. Domestic students only. We encourage you to file this as soon as possible so that Drexel can issue a financial aid package. Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| January31 | International spring term admission applications due for applicants who do not currently live in the United States. For students who apply close to or on this deadline, upon confirmation of your enrollment, you will be asked to send your I-20 documents to Drexel University immediately. In order to ensure a smoother student experience, we highly recommend students refer to the Spring term I-20 application deadline. |
| January24 | Spring term I-20 application deadline. We encourage international transfer applicants to follow this deadline to ensure a smoother student experience. To do so, students would need to submit their admission application and confirm their enrollment to the university prior to January 24. |
| February15 | CSS Profile must be submitted by this date due to the closing of the CSS Profile; required to be considered for institutional need-based financial aid. Note: Second bachelor's degree applicants (including Nursing ACE) and part-time program applicants are not eligible for institutional aid. Read more about how to apply for aid. |
| Deadline | Documents Due |
|---|---|
| April 15 (Priority One) | Applications and all supporting documents are due for the Priority Application One deadline. Students who choose to apply by the Priority Application One deadline are guaranteed to have their application reviewed by the Admissions Committee by May 30. |
| June 1 (Priority Two) | Applications and all supporting documents are due for the Priority Application Two deadline. Students who choose to apply by the Priority Application Two deadline are guaranteed to have their application reviewed by the Admissions Committee. |
| Rolling starting on June 2 | Applications received on or after June 2 will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the fall term class fills. Application review takes five to six weeks once the application and all supporting documents are received. If the class fills before a decision can be made on your application, you will be notified with recommendations for next steps. |
| Rolling | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due (not required for admission). We encourage you to file this as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the most comprehensive financial aid package. Visit How to Apply for Aidfor more information. |
