Freshmen Application Deadlines
| Early Action I | Early Action II | Regular Decision | |
| Application Due | December 1* | January 15 | March 1 |
| Notification (by mail) | January 15 | March 1 | April 1 |
| Deposit Due | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 |
Transfer Application Deadlines
Fall Term Admission — Regular Decision, August 1
Spring Term Admission — Regular Decision, January 15
Read the Regular Decision Section below for notification details.
Explanation of Decision Plans
Early Action
To receive priority consideration for admission and general academic scholarships, complete your Application for Admission by December 1 (Early Action I) or January 15 (Early Action II). We will mail our notification of your admission status and (if applicable) your academic scholarship to Austin College.
*Applicants for additional institutional and fine art scholarships must complete their Application for Admission materials by December 1, Early Action I deadline. Then they should submit any scholarship applications by December 15.
Regular Decision
Freshman applicants who submit an application any time after January 15 will be reviewed under the Regular Decision plan and are subject to space availability in the class. March 1 is the recommended deadline for this decision. Notification of your admission status to Austin College is typically made by April 1 or within two to four weeks upon completion of the admission file.
Transfer applicants are considered throughout the year. January 15 is the recommended deadline for spring admission and August 1 for fall admission. Notification of your transfer admission status to Austin College is typically made within two to six weeks of completion of the admission file.
Accepting Admission
Freshman student who apply for either Early Action or Regular Decision are not bound to accept an offer of admission. When you are admitted, accept the offer of admission and confirm your plans to enroll at Austin College by completing and signing a Matriculation Agreement and Commitment to Academic Integrity form. Return the form along with your $350.00 matriculation deposit at your earliest convenience, but no later than May 1, the National Candidate Reply Date. The deposit is refundable until May 1.
Transfer students who are admitted also must return a Matriculation Agreement and Commitment to Academic Integrity form and pay the required $350.00 matriculation deposit. Payment is due no later than two weeks prior to the start of term.
