Dates & Deadlines
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Dates & Deadlines
In order to ensure that there will be enough time to process International applications and issue the I-20 or DS-2019, priority-filing deadlines for completed applications and fees are as follows:
*Note:Some graduate programs have different deadlines. Please see the graduate program’s site for specific information. Due to embassy appointment times and arrival requirements, I-20’s may not be issued for students who are not yet in the U.S. after December 1 for the Spring semester, July 1 for the Fall semester, or May 1 for the Summer semester if the application was not completed by those dates.
Priority Deadlines
Summer Term (June-July)
- March 1
Fall Term (August-December)
- June 1
Spring Term (January-May)
- October 1
Application and Fee Deadlines
Summer Term (June July)
- Submit application and fee by May 1
$30 application fee - Submit application and fee after May 1
$80 application fee
No applications accepted for summer after May 15
Fall Term (August-December)
- Submit application and fee by July 15
$30 application fee - Submit application and fee after July 15
$80 application fee
No applications accepted for fall after August 1
Spring Term (January-May)
- Submit application and fee by December 1
$30 application fee - Submit application and fee after December 1
$80 application fee
No applications accepted for spring after December 15