First-Year Admission Deadlines

EntryEarly Action Deadlines1Regular Admission Deadlines2
Summer/FallNovember 1: Early Action Admission Application Deadline
November 15: Early Action Completion Deadline
December 15: Regular Admission Application Deadline
January 19: Regular Application Completion Deadline
SpringDecember 15N/A

Decision Release Dates: Early Action is mid-December. Regular Admission is late February.

UT’s FAFSA Priority Date is March 15, 2024. UT’s federal school code is 003530.

A completed application includes a submitted Common App or Go Vols application, self-reported high school grades (SRAR), and self-reported standardized test scores.

  1. For competitive scholarships and University Honors programs: Apply by this date if you want to be fully considered for competitive scholarships and University Honors programs.
  2. For institutional scholarships: Apply by this date for regular admission and to be considered for institutional scholarships, like the Volunteer Scholarship.

Transfer Admission Deadlines

EntryApplication Completion DeadlineEnrollment Confirmation Deadline
FallJuly 1August 1
SpringDecember 15January 12
SummerApril 15May 15

International Admission Deadlines

EntryApplication DeadlineConfirmation Deadline
SpringOctober 15November 1
SummerMarch 15April 1
FallNovember 1: Early Action
February 1: Regular Decision
May 1

Readmission Student Application Deadlines

EntryGood Standing Admission DeadlineDismissal Admission Deadline
SpringJanuary 1November 2
SummerMay 15April 1
FallAugust 1June 1

Non-Degree, College Visiting, High School Visiting, or Dual Enrollment Admission Deadlines

EntryAdmission Deadline
FallAugust 5
SpringDecember 5
Summer (1st and full sessions)May 15
Summer (2nd session)June 15

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