Application Timeline
Refer to the chart below to find key deadlines for the Stevens application process, including application submission, interview completion, and financial aid filing, as well as notification and tuition deposit dates.
| Take Tests By | Application Deadline* | Interview Before** | CSS Profile**** | File FAFSA By*** | Notification Date^ | Submit Tuition Deposit By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I+ | October 6 | November 15 | November 15 | December 1 | February 15 | December 15 | January 11 |
| Early Decision II+ | December 1 | January 15 | January 15 | January 15 | February 15 | February 15 | March 11 |
| Regular Decision | December 1 | February 1 | March 1 | February 15 | February 15 | March 1-31 | May 1 |
| Accelerated Pre-Medicine Applicants | December 1 | January 1 | January 15 | February 15 | February 15 | April 15 | May 1 |
| Transfer for Spring Semester | November 1 | November 15 | n/a | January 1 | Rolling | 2 weeks from notification date | |
| Transfer for Fall Semester | July 1 | July 15 | n/a | February 15 | Rolling | 2 weeks from notification date |
^ International applicants please note that international decisions are made on a rolling basis. Submit your application and supporting documents as early as possible, but no later than June 1 for entry in the fall semester. Once your application is complete our admissions committee will review it and notify you with a decision.
+ By the application deadline, Early Decision I and II candidates must also complete the "CSS/Financial Aid Profile" in order to receive an estimated financial aid package with their decision. Filing the FAFSA by February 15 is also required in order to receive an official financial aid package.
* Supplemental information that must also be submitted by the application deadline include: Secondary School Report with official transcript, at least one teacher recommendation, SAT or ACT scores, interview, personal statement, and for international students, the financial verification form.
** Interviews are strongly recommended for all applicants to Stevens. Interviews are required for International applicants and all students applying to our accelerated medicine and law programs. Candidates who live within a 250-mile radius of campus should complete their interview on campus. Those who live more than 250 miles away are encouraged to interview on campus, however, if this is not possible, you can arrange to interview by Skype or phone. If you have questions about the interview process review our frequently asked questions.
*** The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed by all students who wish to be considered for financial aid. It is not applicable to international students. This form is available after January 1, and we recommend that you submit it to the Federal Government by February 15.
**** The College Scholarship Service CSS/Financial Aid Profile, must be completed by all students who wish to be considered for Institutional Scholarships or Grants awarded by Stevens. This form is not applicable to international students and transfers. The form can be submitted online, and is available after October 1.