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Application Deadlines

Student Type	Early ActionDeadline 1	Early ActionDecision Release	RegularDeadline 2	RegularDecision Release	Enrollment ConfirmationDeadline
U.S. and International Freshmen 3,4	Nov.1*	By Feb.1	Jan.20	By April 1	May 1 5
U.S. and International Transfer	March 1	By Late April	June 1	By Mid-July	30 days fromdate of admission
U.S. citizens applyingto UMD at Shady Grove	June 1	Rolling basis	–	–	Before the beginning of the semester of admission
International students applying to UMD at Shady Grove	June 1	Rolling basis	–	–	Before the beginning of the semester of admission

Indicates that the date is for the prior year. For example, U.S. Freshman applying for Fall 2023 early action admission must apply by November 1, 2022. Notes: 1. For priority consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the early action deadline where applicable.

• Freshmen who apply by November 1 for the fall semester will receive priority consideration for admission to the university, and invitations to special programs.
• Transfer students who apply by the early action deadline for the fall semester will receive priority consideration for admission to the university and,

The early action deadline is non-binding ; these applicants will have until the date listed in the “Enrollment Confirmation Deadline” column to confirm their enrollment.2. Applications received after the regular deadline will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis.3.

Freshman students who apply for the fall semester are automatically considered for spring admission.4. Students with non-U.S. academic records and/or are non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents (those who hold or intend to seek an F-1 Student or J-1 Exchange Visitor visa to study in the U.S.) should apply as international students and are encouraged to review the,

All other students should follow the regular application instructions for or admission.5. Freshman applicants who apply for fall admission but are offered spring admission have until November 15 to confirm their enrollment. However, if they choose to participate in Freshmen Connection, they must confirm their enrollment by May 1.

What time do University of Maryland decisions come out?

Page 11 – Wed November 1st 2028, 11:00 pm Apply by this date for best consideration for admission to the university as well as consideration for merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs. Wed November 15th 2028, 11:45 pm You’ll receive a decision beginning in mid-December if you complete the application by this date.

Due to space limitations, early application is strongly encouraged. More information is available on our page. Fri June 1st 2029, 11:45 pm If you plan to enroll at UMD in the fall semester and want to participate in MTAP the semester prior to transfer, you must complete the MTAP application by this date.

More information is available on our, Sat June 1st 2030, 11:45 pm If you plan to enroll at UMD in the fall semester and want to participate in MTAP the semester prior to transfer, you must complete the MTAP application by this date. More information is available on our,

Does University of Maryland release early action decisions?

For admitted freshman students who applied by the November 1 early action deadline, financial aid decisions will be released electronically by March 1. Students awarded a merit scholarship will receive an email notification by April 1.

How long does it take to hear back from UMD?

What are the benefits of applying to UMD early? – There are several benefits for students who apply to UMD in the beginning (September/October) of their senior year:

Students who apply early tend to receive their admission decision within two-three weeks of submitting all required application materials. Compare this to students who apply before the priority deadline of December 15 when it can take four-six weeks for students to receive their admission decision. UMD’s Office of Housing & Residence Life prioritizes housing assignments for students based on the date they applied for admission to UMD (not the date they applied for housing). Students who apply for admission early (September/October) will likely have a better opportunity to be assigned to a higher ranked location when it comes to their preferred residence hall or on-campus apartment. Invitations for Orientation are mailed after a student is admitted to UMD (invitations for fall semester Orientation are generally first mailed by mid-November). UMD is a popular place, and certain majors fill very quickly. To ensure you have the best opportunity to be admitted to your first choice major, we recommend applying early.

Does University of Maryland have EA?

Fall Semester Freshman Admission – The University of Maryland (UMD) strongly encourages all freshman applicants to apply by our November 1 early action deadline to ensure priority consideration for admission, merit scholarships and invitation to special programs.

• Admission to UMD is competitive.
• We typically receive over 55,000 applications for a fall freshman class of approximately 4,500.
• As a result, we are unable to offer admission to all students who have the ability to be academically successful at the university.
• A completed application includes a submitted application form, official high school transcript(s), SAT or ACT scores (if the student indicates they would like their scores to be considered), essay, activities and awards list, school counselor and teacher recommendations and the application fee.

Applying by the November 1 early action deadline is encouraged. Please visit our undergraduate admissions website for updated deadline information,

What GPA is required for UMD?

Average GPA: 4.32 – The average GPA at University of Maryland is 4.32, This makes University of Maryland Extremely Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4.32, University of Maryland requires you to be at the top of your class, You’ll need nearly straight A’s in all your classes to compete with other applicants.

1. You should also have taken plenty of AP or IB classes to show your ability to excel in academic challenge.
2. If you’re a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on.
3. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 4.32, you’ll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you’re prepared to take on college academics.

This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

What GPA do you need to rush at UMD?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | UMD PHA Website

Where do I sign up for spring formal recruitment? The registration link will become available sometime during the first semester.​ ​ How does the selection process work?

The selection process is mutual. You are able to choose which sororities you would like to return to and the sororities will choose who they would like to invite back. Most often, the chapters you feel most comfortable returning to will also feel the same way.

What are the GPA requirements for joining a sorority? You must have a 2.5 GPA and 12 credits in order to participate in sorority recruitment. While most houses require a 2.8 GPA to join, we still encourage those who do not have this GPA to attend fall open houses in order to better prepare for formal recruitment in the spring.

How do I know which chapter is for me? Going through the recruitment process can be a challenging time because all 16 chapters are so incredible. It can be very tough to choose which chapter you would like to be a member of. To help choose a chapter, remember to think about which place you felt the most comfortable when going through the recruitment process and which conversations were the most memorable to you.

Imagine yourself out of the recruitment process talking and hanging out with these women on a regular basis. Take a deep breath, clear your mind, and just try to think about a chapter that comes to mind. If you are having difficulty choosing, there are many people who are around to help with your decision.

How much of a time commitment is joining a sorority? Joining a sorority is definitely a sizable time commitment. Chapters have weekly chapter meetings and various mandatory events throughout the semester that will be on weekday nights and over the weekend.

The goal of being in a sorority is to better yourself, so many of these mandatory programs will focus on topics that will help you to build the skills and confidence needed in your college life and beyond. Do sororities haze at the University of Maryland? No, hazing is strictly prohibited on this campus.

At the University of Maryland, we hold ourselves to the values and principles that our organizations were founded upon. A member of the Greek Community is held accountable as an individual in a chapter, a peer in a fraternal community and a member of the campus community.

We build and enforce policies to recognize our shared mission as a community to prepare individuals for a responsible citizenship. For more information, read the University of Maryland’s Hazing Policy. What happens when I sign my bid? When you sign your bid, you accept the invitation to join that chapter.

Once you have accepted this invitation, you will start your new member period with the chapter. What happens if I regret my decision after signing a bid? After signing a bid, you are bound to that chapter for one year. This means you are not able to go through the recruitment process or sign a bid for another chapter until that year is over.

• If you become an initiated member of that chapter then you are not allowed to join a sorority for the rest of your college career.
• However, if you do not get initiated you can go through the recruitment process after the one year period has subsided.
• ​ What happens if I have to miss a round during spring recruitment? If for any reason you have to miss a party during recruitment, you must tell your Rho Gamma as soon as possible.

Please keep in mind that if you do not attend specific events, it is the sorority’s decision as to whether or not they invite you to attend their party during the next round. We strongly encourage you to attend every party during recruitment, so you can maximize your opportunities during recruitment and to help make your decision making process easier! Will there be opportunities to live in my chapter house once I accept a bid? Yes! All 16 sororities have houses at the University of Maryland that sleep between 28-65 members, with the average number of in house sisters around 35 members.

Many chapters ask their newest pledge classes move in for the next school year to better acclimate them to the chapter/Greek community. Additionally, many chapters require all leadership/executive board members to live in the chapter house. What is a Rho Gamma? During the recruitment process, you will be assigned to a Rho Gamma group led by your Rho Gamma.

Your Rho Gamma will help you throughout the recruitment process. The Rho Gammas are members of our Panhellenic Recruitment Team and each has promised not to reveal her sorority affiliation. Therefore, she can give you unbiased guidance and advice throughout the process.

​ Who is the Panhellenic recruitment process open to? The recruitment process at the University of Maryland is open to anyone who meets the eligibility recruitment of 12 credits and above a 2.5 GPA. Our chapters are accepting of all people regardless of their race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, socioeconomic status, etc.

There is no one type of person that can fit in a Panhellenic chapter! We encourage anyone who is interested to go through the Recruitment process. ​ Do I need to submit a letter of recommendation? Nope! Here at UMD we do not require any letters of recommendation and most people choose to not submit them.

Can I get into UMD with a 3.8 GPA?

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Maryland accepts 51% of students who apply. Typical High School Grades.

High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75 to 3.99	0.2%	Avg –
3.50 to 3.74	3.2%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	1.6%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	0.8%	Reach

Can you get into UMD with a 3.5 GPA?

They really look for above a 3.5. Make sure you focus on your SAT and ACT scores and have some type of extracurriculars. How do some people get near 4.0 GPAs in college?

Can I get into UMD with a 4.0 GPA?

GPA – The average high school GPA of UMD’s Class of 2024 was 4.36.93.6% had a GPA of 4.0,1.4% had a GPA below 3.0.

Is UMD College Park hard to get into?

University of Maryland, College Park admissions is more selective with an acceptance rate of 52% and an early acceptance rate of 60.5%. Half the applicants admitted to University of Maryland have an SAT score between 1330 and 1510 or an ACT score of 30 and 34.

However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges. The application deadline is Jan.20 and the application fee at University of Maryland, College Park is $75. Admissions officials at University of Maryland, College Park consider a student’s GPA a very important academic factor.

An applicant’s high school class rank, when available, is considered important and letters of recommendation are considered important for admissions officials at University of Maryland, College Park. To see additional academic factors along with other school data, learn more about College Compass,

How do I know if I got accepted into UMD?

Our office will send you an email notification when your admission decision is ready. When you receive this email, you can view your admission decision online by logging in to the Terps Application Portal.

What major is UMD known for?

Academic Life at University of Maryland – The student-faculty ratio at University of Maryland, College Park is 18:1, and the school has 46.4% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Maryland, College Park include: Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Social Sciences; Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Psychology; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology; and Mathematics and Statistics.

Does Harvard accept the EA?

First-Year Applicants All first-year applicants—both international and U.S. candidates—must complete the or, along with the required supplements. You will need to submit:

• Common Application or apply Coalition, Powered by Scoir
• Harvard College Questions for the Common Application or Coalition Application Harvard supplement
• $85 fee (or )
• SAT or ACT (with or without writing) –
• Optional: AP or other examination results
• School Report (which includes a counselor letter) and high school transcript
• Teacher Report (2)
• Midyear School Report (after your first semester grades)
• Final School Report (for admitted students only)

You may apply to Harvard under either our Restrictive Early Action or our Regular Decision program, both of which allow you to compare admission and financial aid offers from other institutions and to wait until May 1 to make a final college choice.

• Restrictive Early Action candidates apply by November 1 and receive notification by mid-December,
• Regular Decision candidates apply by January 1 and receive notification by the end of March,

You are welcome to apply to Harvard using the Common Application or the Coalition Application, Powered by Scoir. The Common Application opens on August 1 for applicants to start completing their application. The Coalition Application is being developed in partnership with Scoir/Technolutions for the 2022-23 application cycle and opens on September 1.

• Spring (prior to the year you apply) Consider taking the following tests, if you wish (note: Harvard is currently test-optional):
  • SAT or ACT – check whether these are required or optional

  Fall (of the year you apply) As early in the fall as possible, please submit:

  • Your online application to Harvard, via the Common Application or the Coalition Application, Powered by Scoir. This is needed to open your admissions file, track your documents, and set up a possible alumni interview.
  • The $85 application fee or a,
  • You may send the application supplements at a later date, preferably no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline

  October 31 Restrictive Early Action applicants: If you are submitting test scores, we request that you submit them by the end of October. However, you are still eligible to apply using the November series as they should reach us in time for consideration.

  • November 1 Restrictive Early Action applicants: Deadline for all application materials.
  • Also submit your financial aid application so that if you are admitted, we will be able to send you financial aid information in mid-December when decisions are released.
  • Early November
  • If you are applying Regular Decision and submitting standardized test scores, we recommend that you submit scores from the November series or earlier, though you may submit December scores (SAT) or February scores (ACT).
  • Mid-December Restrictive Early Action applicants: Decisions released.

  January 1 Final deadline for all Regular Decision application materials. You must send all application materials by this deadline for Regular Decision consideration. February 1 Notify the Admissions Office ([email protected]) if you have not received your application confirmation email.

  1. Submit your financial aid application (if still pending), so that if you are admitted, we will be able to send you financial aid information in late March when decisions are released.
  2. Mid-February Request that your school submit your Midyear School Report forms with your most recent grades.
  3. End of March First-year admission decisions released.

  Early May Reply deadline for admitted students. No deposit required.

In just a few minutes, you can get a personalized estimate of your Harvard scholarship with our Net Price Calculator. Applying to Harvard under the Restrictive Early Action program empowers you to make a college choice early. Early applicants apply by November 1 and hear from us by mid-December. If your record and accomplishments have been consistently strong over time, Restrictive Early Action may be an attractive choice.

• Harvard welcomes interested applicants to apply under our Restrictive Early Action plan by November 1 in order to be notified of a decision in mid-December. Restrictive Early Action is a non-binding early program, signifying that if admitted, you are not obligated to attend, and have until May 1 to reply to our offer of admission. IMPORTANT:
  • If you are applying to Harvard under Restrictive Early Action, you may not apply to any other private institution under an Early Decision, Early Action, or Restrictive Early Action plan, or to a binding early program at a public university.
  • You are welcome to apply early to any public university, military academy, or university outside of the United States under a non-binding program.
  • Additionally, you are able to apply to other universities under their Regular Decision or Early Decision II programs.
  • If your application is deferred in the early action round, you may apply to a binding early decision program at another college (i.e. Early Decision II).
  • You may apply for scholarships or special academic programs with an early deadline at another institution, public or private, if the timing is proven to be a necessary aspect for consideration, and the outcome is non-binding.
  • Harvard will meet the full financial need of admitted students regardless of whether they apply Restrictive Early Action or Regular Decision.
• Harvard does not offer an advantage to students who apply early. While admit rates tend to be higher in Restrictive Early Action, this reflects the remarkable strength of the applicant pool rather than a benefit of application timing. For any individual student, the final decision likely would be comparable whether the student applies Restrictive Early Action or Regular Decision.
• Regular Decision offers important practical advantages.
  1. You will have more time to edit and proofread your portions of the application, and more time for your teachers and counselors to become familiar with you before they write on your behalf.
  2. Your application may be strengthened by senior year extracurricular achievements, course selections, academic performance, or other important factors.

Applications that are received in the mail will be treated equally by the Admissions Committee. However, applications submitted online are processed faster and allow your school officials to submit their part of your application online as well. Please choose one option only: either apply online or send an application through the mail.*

Can you both EA and Ed?

No. Since Early Decision is binding, you cannot, in good conscience, apply to more than one school using this method for college applications. If you do and are caught, it could result in both schools withdrawing their offers of acceptance. You can, however, apply to other colleges using Early Action.

What time of day do admissions decisions come out?

What Is Ivy Day? – Ivy Day is the day, usually in late March, when all Ivy League schools release their regular admissions decisions online. The eight Ivies—Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale—typically release their decisions at the same exact time as well.

1. This time varies every year but tends to be either 5 pm or 7 pm ET,
2. Top schools that are not in the Ivy League typically have different decision release dates.
3. In 2022, Amherst released its admissions decisions earlier than Ivy Day on March 20, whereas Caltech released its decisions on March 12.
4. Occasionally, a non-Ivy school’s decision release date overlaps with Ivy Day; NYU, for instance, released its decisions on Ivy Day in 2018 (though at an earlier time).

Ivy Day decisions are only for students who applied regular decision to at least one Ivy League school, For example, if you applied regular decision to Brown, Dartmouth, and Harvard, you could expect to get your admissions notification online for each school at the same time on Ivy Day.

• Note that students who applied early decision or early action will receive their Ivy decisions earlier, usually in December or January depending on the school.
• Because all Ivies release their admissions notifications at the same time through their respective online portals, and because applicants are (understandably) eager to get their results as soon as possible, Ivy Day often means long loading times and a bigger chance of page crashes due to the immense online traffic.

Therefore, although it’s perfectly OK to check your admissions status as soon as the clock strikes Ivy admissions decisions time, just know that you might not be able to access your decision(s) as quickly as you hoped to. If you hit any major online traffic or are facing constant page crashes, it might be better to get off your computer and wait an hour or two until the traffic dies down a bit and you can check your admissions results without issue. Applying to an Ivy? Then you might end up here at Yale.

How do I know if I got accepted into University of Maryland?

Our office will send you an email notification when your admission decision is ready. When you receive this email, you can view your admission decision online by logging in to the Terps Application Portal.

When should I expect admission decisions?

When are the letters sent out to accepted students? – The big question: When do colleges send out acceptance letters? If you’re wondering when acceptance letters arrive, know that it can vary a little bit based on the schools and when you applied. There’s also a little bit of variation in how decisions are conveyed: you can expect many colleges to send acceptance letters by email or online portal, though some will still send a formal letter in your mailbox, too.

• If you applied for early action or early decision to your dream school, it’s likely that you sent in your application earlier than you would have otherwise, typically by November.
• Your conviction and commitment to the school will be rewarded by an early decision (hence the name), and you should expect to hear back in the winter months: December, January, or February.

If you’ve applied to multiple schools and are unsure of which you want to attend, you probably submitted your application for regular decision, usually by February. In this case, you should expect to see letters come in through mid-March to early April.

• You should expect to hear back from schools by the first week of April.
• Why? Because of the May 1 timeline that colleges and universities rely on.
• With that said, there is a chance you won’t hear an official decision until the summer.
• How can that be? Well, for students who are waitlisted, you may not receive final word until the school has more insight on just how many admitted students will accept their invitation to attend and register for classes.

That means, for some students, you could find out as late as August. If you’re going to keep a school that has waitlisted you on your list of potential destinations, be sure to have a backup plan (whether it’s a gap semester or year, a short stint at your local community college first, etc.).

What time do Ivy Day decisions come out?

What Is Ivy Day? – Ivy Day is the day each spring when all eight Ivy League schools — Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College,, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University — release their admission decisions for first-year students starting that fall.

• This year’s Ivy Day will take place Thursday, March 31, at 7 p.m.
• Eastern time, according to,
• Only those who applied regular decision, rather than, to at least one Ivy League institution should expect to receive an admission decision on Ivy Day.
• If you applied early, you should have already received a decision around December.

The Ivy League schools release their admission decisions online at the same exact time, normally 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. Eastern time.

Ivy Day, 2018-2022

Year	Date	Time
2022	Thursday, March 31	7 p.m. ET
2021	Tuesday, April 6	7 p.m. ET
2020	Thursday, March 26	7 p.m. ET
2019	Thursday, March 28	5 p.m. ET
2018	Wednesday, March 28	7 p.m. ET