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Application Deadlines

Application Deadlines

UC follows application deadlines for many programs and offers rolling admissions for others. Rolling admissions means that we accept applications for some programs as long as there are openings (subject to the term application deadlines noted at right). Find the college and/or program you are interested in below to find out when you should have a complete application.

Keep in mind, applying means more than just submitting the application for admission. Your application will not be considered complete until we have received all application materials.

Priority Deadlines for Fall Freshmen Admission

Applications submitted after these deadlines are only reviewed if space remains available.

November 1

  • College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
    • Musical Theatre Program only
    • All other CCM majors have a Dec. 1 deadline

December 1

  • Cincinnatus Scholarship consideration
    • A complete admissions application is also your application for scholarships.
    • Late applications will not be reviewed
  • University Honors Program consideration
    • A complete admissions application is also an application to the University Honors Program.
    • Late applications will not be reviewed
  • Carl H. Lindner College of Business
    • All Programs
  • College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
    • All majors except Musical Theatre (Nov. 1 deadline)
    College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
    • Architecture
    • Fashion Design
    • Graphic Communication Design
    • Industrial Design
  • College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
    • All programs except Fire Science (Distance Learning)

  • College of Nursing
    • Priority consideration for direct admission to the BSN program

February 1*

  • McMicken College of Arts & Sciences
    • All programs

  • College of Allied Health Sciences
    • All programs
  • College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
    • Interior Design
    • Urban Planning
    • Urban Studies
    • Fine Arts
    • Art History
    • Horticulture
  • College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services
    • All programs
*Applications received after February 1 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Main Campus Term Deadlines

Fall Semester

Freshmen:

  • Priority Deadline:  Dec. 1 
  • Application Deadline:  June 1
  • Confirmation Deadline:  May 1
  • Classes begin August 27
Transfers:
  • Application Deadline:  July 1
  • Confirmation Deadline: Aug. 1
  • Classes begin August 27

Spring Semester

Freshmen and Transfers: 

  • Application Deadline: Nov. 1
  • Confirmation Deadline: Dec. 1
  • Classes begin January 7

Summer Semester

Freshmen and Transfers: 

  • Application Deadline:  March 1
  • Confirmation Deadline:  April 1
  • Classes begin May 6