• Application Deadlines for US Universities - Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

    Application Deadlines for US Universities. Fall semester Deadlines and Spring Semester deadlines. US Universities deadline information for Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 students.


    In the US, most of the colleges / universities follow either semester or quarter system. The application deadlines are different for each college / university and are different for each system. Not all universities have same deadline. Top Universities will have deadlines by 8-12 months before the starting date of the classes. Average universities will end admissions by 6-10 months before.

    There are two major education systems in USA. 1) Semester System 2) Quarter System. Each university follows one of these systems.

    Application Deadlines for US Universities

    Semester system and Universities deadlines

    Semester System will have three semesters every year.
    • Spring (Jan)
    • Summer (May)
    • Fall (August)


    Term Applying Admission Deadlines
    Fall If you want to apply to top universities(A, A+) apply by Nov/Dec of the previous year.A-, B, B+ or C+ Grade Universities deadlines will be around in Feb/March of the same year.
    Some C- , D Grade universities will have deadlines of june / july for Fall admissions.
    Spring If you want to apply to top universities(A, A+) apply by March/April of the Same year.A-, B, B+ or C+ Grade Universities deadlines will be around in july/August of the same year.
    Some C- , D Grade universities will have deadlines of Oct / Nov for Spring admissions.
    Summer Usually deadlines are by March of the year.
    Fall semester Deadlines

    The period from mid August to December is called as the Fall semester. This is the main semester of the year. Most of the students are admitted in the Fall semester. Likewise, most of the scholarships are also offered in the Fall semester. The Fall semester consists of 16 to 18 weeks.

    Top Universities will close admissions by November or end of December of the previous year. Suppose if you are planning for Fall 2011 semester and heading to Top universities, apply by end of Nov/ December of the year 2010.

    If you miss these dates lot of universities will accept applications after that dates. You should send your completed application packet to the Admissions Office of the University by the end of March of that year. Some Universities have April or May or even June deadlines. However, we advise you that in any case send your application package by the end of March. This will make sure that you are one of the early applicants and your application for admission as well as scholarship will be considered before others.

    Spring semester Deadlines

    The period from January to mid May is called as the Spring semester. The Spring semester consists of 16 to 18 weeks.
    If you plan to apply for the Spring semester, you should send your completed application packet to the Admissions Office of the University by the end of July of the year before. Some Universities have September or October deadlines. Again, if you want to get a head start for admission and scholarship consideration, you should send your application packet by the end of August.

    Summer semester Deadlines

    The period from mid May to mid August is called as the Summer semester. The Summer quarter consists of 10 to 12 weeks. Normally, Summer semester is divided into sessions, such as Summer session I, Summer session II, etc. Each session is made up of 5 to 6 weeks.

    Some Universities do NOT give admission for the Summer semester. However, you are advised to check with individual Universities as admission policies are different for each University.

    Quarter system and Universities deadlines

    Fall Quarter Deadlines

    The period from late September to December is called as the Fall semester. This is the main semester of the year. Most of the students are admitted in the Fall semester. Likewise, most of the scholarships are also offered in the Fall semester. The Fall semester consists of 12 to 13 weeks.
    If you plan to apply for the Fall quarter, you should send your completed application packet to the Admissions Office of the University by the end of June of that year. Some Universities have July or August deadlines. However, we advise you that in any case send your application package by the end of June. This will make sure that you are one of the early applicants and your application for admission as well as scholarship will be considered before others.

    Winter Quarter Deadlines

    The period from January to late March is called as the Winter quarter. The Winter quarter consists of 12 to 13 weeks.
    If you plan to apply for the Winter semester, you should send your completed application packet to the Admissions Office of the University by the beginning of October of the year before. Some Universities have November or December deadlines. Again, if you want to get a head start for admission and scholarship consideration, you should send your application packet by the beginning of October.

    Spring Quarter Deadlines

    The period from April to late June is called as the Spring quarter. The Spring quarter consists of 12 to 13 weeks.
    If you plan to apply for the Spring quarter, you should send your completed application packet to the Admissions Office of the University by the beginning of January of that year. Some Universities have February or March deadlines. Again, if you want to get a head start for admission and scholarship consideration, you should send your application packet by the beginning of January.

    Summer Quarter Deadlines

    The period from July to late August is called as the Summer quarter. The Summer quarter consists of 8 to 10 weeks. Normally, Summer quarter is divided into sessions, such as Summer session I, Summer session II, etc. Each session is made up of about 5 weeks.

    Some Universities do NOT give admission for the Summer semester. However, you are advised to check with individual Universities as admission policies are different for each University.
    Comments 79 Comments
    1. harish bandari's Avatar
      harish bandari -
      I want to apply for summer intake nd i got gre 279 nd ielts 6 so please suggest me universities nd its deadlines awaiting ur reply
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Hi guys
      My gre score 298
      verbal-139
      quant-159
      toffel-92
      Internatioal paper-1 published
      U.G-8.52/10
      Major physics

      please suggest me some universities
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      I have GRE score of 290 and Iltes 6.5, also i am having work experience of 4 years. I am planning for MBA for summer intake. Can you please suggest the list of colleges, deadlines etc. awaiting quick response. Thank you!
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      I am from Ghana can i get colleges and universities whose deadline for scholarship is around May for fall 2015 admission.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      What is the possibilities to get scholarship in Spring?I am planning to apply in march for spring. I am a student from digital media. so have any privilege to get funding in this department?how will university evaluate my application for funding?
    1. AssignmentFim's Avatar
      AssignmentFim -
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    1. Neel88's Avatar
      Neel88 -
      HERE are the DATE for admission:

      CMU- Dec 15th
      University of Wisconsin- Dec 31st
      Clemson University- April 15th
      Arizona state university- Dec 1st
      Ohio state university- Nov 30th
      Penn state university- Rolling admission
      Purdue university- Dec 15th(for financial aid consideration), May 1st( without any financial aid)
      U of Texas at Austin- Dec 1st
      U of Southern California- Dec 5th(w/ scholarship) , Jan 15th
      University of Cincinati- March 31st
      Illinois institute of technology- Jan 15( w/ funding), April 15
      University of Connecticut- Jan 1st
      U of Maryland- Feb 1st
      U of minnesota- march 31
      U of Rochester- Jan 1st
      U of Utah- april 1
      Duke university- Dec 1
      U of Virginia- April 1
      Virginia tech- april 1
      Georgia institute of tech- dec 1
      U of Michigan- Jan 15
      Northwestern university- may 31st
      Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute- Jan 1st
      Rutgers University, New Brunswick- Jan/Feb
      U of California, Irvine- Jan 3rd


      The deadlines for each course/department may vary. I suggest you verify them from the university websites.
    1. muzakkir84's Avatar
      muzakkir84 -
      Hello there, I'm done with gre-277(verbal-138,quant-139),AWA-3; Ielts-7; UG-55% with 12 backlogs-2006 passed out . I'm targettinf fall 2015, what are the suited universities to apply for. Please suggest.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      i have an i20 for may intake but my question is can i apply in february ?
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Hello friends!
      Can you evaluate my profile and suggest me universities.
      Gre: 295 3.5awa
      Toefl: 99
      B.Tech: 75% (with 13 backlogs) in Electrical Engineering
      Intended to pursue Computer Engineering/ Computer Science!
      Please reply!
    1. abhi3980's Avatar
      abhi3980 -
      Quote Originally Posted by reddypavs View Post
      hi friends!
      iam new to this pls help me....
      MY GRE score-291,
      toefl-70,
      Btech-71.9%(upto 3-2)
      with this low score ,i want to do Ms in electrical engineering in Fall-2013. pls suggest some universities which has a chance to get admissions ..
      contact - abhi3980@gmail.com
      9667939626
    1. abhi3980's Avatar
      abhi3980 -
      Quote Originally Posted by gvanimurth View Post
      Hi
      I am yet to give my GRE (on Dec 26th) and Toefl (on Jan 12th).
      I am planning for falls 2013.
      Can you please suggest me colleges which can accept my profile. Scholarship is must and important for me. not to worry my profile is good
      abhi3980@gmail.com
      9667939626
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Quote Originally Posted by baba View Post
      my son with gre score of 324 wishes to study in ms in us at the earliest. please advise
      just immediately check with sundlass, confirmed scholarships, I am a student of the same company with 305 & ielts 6 I am on scholarships. they are located in chandiagrh
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Quote Originally Posted by Madhuparna View Post
      Hi! I am Madhuparna. Please evaluate my profile.
      GRE- verbal: 155
      Quants: 152
      TOTAL: 311
      IELTS: 8.0
      UG : 8.5/10
      UG Stream: B.Sc Molecular biology(3 years degree)
      I want to apply for spring 2015. I need to know which universities accept 3 year degree for entry to M.S program. I will also need GA/TA/RA. Thank you
      its really surprising all of you are lingering here with such huge scores, I only by chance dropped in here, and advise you to just check with sundlass in chandigarh. I dont have their number at present with me, if I see to it & get it I will forward you.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      its surprising that so intelligent people are there & all lingering, yaar just contact sundlass in chandigarh, they are the only masters to help you for getting admissions & scholarships too.I will flash their number in case I could trace it.
    1. kasu's Avatar
      kasu -
      guys ,
      i got btech percentage -60 am i elgilble for university's for spring
      as i didn't took my gre exam i'm bit confused what should i do
      but i 'm damn sure tht i vil get gud score in gre but ......
      if there vil be gud university's for spring wid my score .....
      plz reply me guys ...........
      urgent
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      I am looking for universities in fall 2015 for MS in MECH and INDUSTRIAL..Can you please

      Well my credentials are follows:
      B.tech 75% (1 backlog)
      GRE (not yet taken)
      IELTS 5.5

      Please reply asap
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Hi, can anybody tell me the deadlines for ms in computer science in california state university fullerton,because i applied for fall 2015 but didn't get any acceptance letter from the university yet.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Gre 308
      Toefl 105
      Gpa 6.5/10
      Please suggest universities for data analysis for spring
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Gre 308
      Toefl 105
      Gpa 6.5
      Please suggest a good university for spring
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