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http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/admissions/review/#time

Admissions Timeline

The admissions timeline varies among departments and applicants are encouraged to contact departments directly for specific deadlines related to the receipt and processing of applications. However, there are general deadlines and periods of processing which are common to most graduate departments and programs at UCSB. Listed below is a traditional timeline for general processing based on admissions for fall quarter.

Aug - Nov

Online Application Available

Dec - Jan

Most Departmental Deadlines Close

Applicants must meet application deadlines to be considered

Feb - Mar

Fellowship Decisions Finalized

Admission and Fellowship Notification Begin

Additional Department Deadlines Close

March 2

FAFSA Application Deadline

(Required for UCSB Applicants)

April 15

Student Response Deadline for Fellowship Offers

Mar - May

Remainder of Departmental Deadlines Close

Admission Processing and Notification Continues

May 1

Final Application Deadline for all Departments

(Please consult departments for specific deadlines)

June 1

Final Deadline for Summer Language Institutes

Jun - Jul

Admissions Decisions and Notification Finalize

Intent to Enroll (ITE) Forms Due

Jul - Sept

Registration packets mailed by Office of the Registra