Application Deadlines

All periods when applications are accepted, and deadlines for filing materials, are determined by the University. The Biological Sciences Department sets no deadlines. All deadlines used are those determined by the University. Consult the Admissions Office for current deadlines.

The university will generally accept applications for Fall Quarter. Other quarters may or may not be possible. Deadlines for applications and supporting documents (e.g. transcripts) are subject to change, as the university attempts to coordinate student demographics with the budget situation. Consult the Admissions Office to determine if the university is accepting applications for a particular quarter, and what the current deadlines might be.

If the university is accepting applications for a particular quarter it is best to file your application during the "priority filing period" (see below). Applications filed during the "priority filing period" for an open quarter will be given consideration. Applications filed after the "priority filing period", even if filed prior to announced deadlines, may be returned (and fees refunded) without consideration at the discretion of the university.

Here are priority filing periods for the four quarters:

Fall: October 1 - November 30 of the previous year
Winter: June 1 - 30 of the previous year
Spring: August 1-31 of the previous year
Summer: February 1-28 of the same year

The Biological Sciences Department does not have deadlines or closures other than those imposed by the university.

Deadlines for filing applications and supplying supporting documents vary. Consult the Admissions Office.