It’s important to meet the application deadlines for ideal financial aid packaging and scholarship decisions. You must submit all materials by the dates below. All mailed materials should be postmarked by the dates below (they do not necessarily have to reach our office by these dates).
First-Year Application Deadlines
| Application | Notification | Reply | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1 | Mid December | Within 3 weeks of notification |
| Regular Decision* | January 5 | April 1 | May 1 |
* To be given highest scholarship consideration, please send all application materials to Rochester by December 1.
Transfer Application Deadlines
| Application | Reviewed by Admissions | Notification | Reply | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | March 15 (priority consideration) | 4–6 weeks (March–July) | Rolling basis (March–July) | Specified in decision letter |
| Spring Semester | October 1 (priority consideration) | 4–6 weeks (August–December) | Rolling basis (Late October–Early December) | Specified in decision letter |
Early Decision
The Early Decision (ED) application process is designed for first-year applicants who are certain Rochester is their first choice school. Almost one-third of the entering class applied ED. By applying ED, you are entering a binding agreement committing to Rochester if you are admitted.
In recent years, we have seen a higher number of students apply and gain admission to Rochester through Early Decision because, in large part, they have demonstrated an understanding of Rochester and the unique opportunities available. It’s not that they gain admission more often because they applied ED; it’s that the type of student more likely to gain admission is the type of student to apply ED.
Applying Early Decision
- Submit your application by November 1.
- You, your parent/guardian, and a school counselor must complete and sign the Early Decision Confirmation Agreement in the application portal you’ve chosen.
- You can only apply Early Decision to one institution.
Early Decision Notification
- ED applicants are notified earlier than Regular Decision applicants, in December.
- If admitted ED, you are required to enroll at Rochester and withdraw any applications submitted to other schools.
- If denied ED, you will not be reconsidered with the Regular Decision pool.
- A few ED applicants’ decisions may be postponed (or deferred) if we feel we need additional information to make a final decision and therefore will be reconsidered for admission along with the Regular Decision pool.
Financial Aid and Early Decision
- Early Decision applicants receive the same consideration for financial aid as Regular Decision applicants do.
- Complete the Net Price Calculator and the MyinTuition Calculator to consider if Early Decision is a viable option for you.
- Submit the same forms that a Regular Decision applicant would submit—the deadlines are just a bit earlier.
- Submit the FAFSA (school code 002894) and CSS PROFILE (school code 2928) by December 1 to be considered for need-based financial aid.
- Your financial aid package will be emailed to you in late December (about 5–10 business days after your admissions decision).
- All applicants to Rochester are eligible and automatically considered for merit scholarships.