Below are the key deadlines based on different admission tracks.
These deadlines do not shift from year to year, however there are some instances where deadlines are extended on a case by case basis. Please check our unforeseen events page for more information.
Early Decision I
- October Last month to take standardized tests for Early Decision applicants who wish to submit scores for consideration
- November 1 Postmark deadline for Early Decision application
- November 15 Deadline to submit the CSS Financial Aid/PROFILE for non-merit-based SCU institutional aid consideration.
- Late December Early Decision applicants notified of admission decision
- Late December Admitted Early Decision students notified of financial aid package
- January 7 Postmark deadline for enrollment deposit and official standardized scores
- February 1 Deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- March 2 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (CA residents only)
Early Decision II
- December Last month to take standardized tests for Early Decision II applicants who wish to submit scores for consideration
- January 7 Postmark deadline for Early Decision II application
- January 15 Deadline to submit the CSS Financial Aid/PROFILE for non-merit-based SCU institutional aid consideration.
- February 1 Deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Mid-February Early Decision II applicants notified of admission decision
- Mid-February Admitted Early Decision II students notified of financial aid package
- March 1 Deadline for enrollment deposit
- March 2 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (CA residents only)
Winter First-Year Students
- October 1 Deadline for Winter First-Year Application
- October 1 Deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for need-based aid consideration
- Mid-November Winter First-Year applicants notified of admission decision
- November 30th Deadline for Winter First-Year enrollment deposit
NOTE: Santa Clara University has adopted a two-year “test optional” policy for first-year and transfer students seeking enrollment beginning in the Winter 2022 and Fall 2022 terms. See more information here.
Early Action
- October Last month to take standardized tests for Early Action applicant who wish to submit scores for consideration
- November 1 Postmark deadline for Early Action application
- November 15 Deadline to submit the CSS Financial Aid/PROFILE for non-merit-based SCU institutional aid consideration.
- Late December Early Action applicants notified of admission decision
- Late December Admitted Early Action students notified of financial aid package
- February 1 Deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- March 2 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (CA residents only)
- May 1 Postmark deadline for enrollment deposit and official standardized scores
Regular Decision
- December Last month to take standardized tests for Regular Decision who wish to submit scores for consideration
- January 7 Postmark deadline for Regular Decision application
- February 1 Deadline to submit the CSS Financial Aid/PROFILE for non-merit-based SCU institutional aid consideration.
- February 1 Deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- March 2 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (CA residents only)
- Late March Regular Decision applicants notified of admission decision
- April 1 Admitted Regular Decision students notified of financial aid package
- May 1 Postmark deadline for enrollment deposit and official standardized scores