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If you've decided your current institution isn't a good fit for you, you may be looking to transfer to another college. If you are unsure what the deadlines might be, this post is here to outline the Common App transfer deadlines to help you plan your applications accordingly and avoid delays.
Common App Transfer Deadline
The Common App transfer deadline can vary depending on the semester you are applying to transfer to a new institute (e.g. Fall/Spring/Summer). Rolling admissions basically means that transfer spots get filled on a first-come-first-served basis. If the school you are applying to takes rolling admissions, you should make sure to apply as early as you can. The table below highlights the potential different deadlines a transfer student could have.
Semester | Early Deadline | Final Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
Fall | March-April | May-June | April-July |
Spring | September-November | November-December | November-January |
Summer | February-April | April-May | May-June |
Rolling admissions | This depends on the respective college. Applications are looked at on a first-come-first-served basis. Students may be offered a spot either if they applied early or if another student declines their offer. | This is an ongoing admisisons process and will continue until all available seats have been filled. | Depends on the number of applications received by the college. |
Important: The above dates are a general timeline of when the application might be due. The exact dates could vary from student to student depending on the colleges/universities they are applying to. Ensure you check the date mentioned on your Common App dashboard for the exact deadlines relevant to you. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm of the date mentioned on your Common App dashboard.
We hope this guide helps you with your Common App transfer planning and submissions. Good luck with your college applications!
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