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. Although usual deadline dates are listed below, all deadlines used are those determined by the University. Consult the Admissions Office to be certain about 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.

The "Usual Deadline" is the normal deadline for each quarter. These dates are set by the Admissions Office, and are subject to change. Check the Admissions web site.

Priority Filing Period	Usual Deadline
Fall: October 1 - November 30 of previous year Applications for Fall 2010 are currently being accepted.	June 15 Fall 2010 may close earlier, so apply as soon as possible, preferably by Nov 30.
Winter: June 1 - 30 of previous year CLOSED FOR WINTER 2010 Applications received after July 5, 2009 will not be given consideration.	November 1
Spring: August 1 - 31 of previous year CLOSED FOR SPRING 2010 No applications will be accepted	February 1
Summer: February 1 - 29 of the same year CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2010 No applications will be accepted	April 1

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.