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Freshman Application Timeline

The timeline detailed below is meant to give applicants a general idea of the steps involved in the application process.

  1. Application and supporting documents are received by UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation.
  2. Once the application is processed, an acknowledgement e-mail is sent to applicant which includes instructions on how to create a myUMBC account and monitor their application status.
  3. Completed application and supporting documents are reviewed by UMBC Admissions Committee. Additional information may be requested of the applicant at this point.
  4. Applicant is notified of the admissions decision. Applicants are welcome to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation at admissions@umbc.edu with questions.


    Notification Timeline:
    Fall Freshmen
    Early Action - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed in mid-December.
    Regular - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed beginning in early February.
    Spring Applicants
    Decision letters for complete applications are mailed within two weeks of completion date.

  5. Applicants for the visual and performing arts programs will be notified by the departments regarding their status in the program upon review of portfolio and/or completion of audition.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Freshmen
Admission
Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Decision: Feb. 1

Honors College
Jan. 15 - priority
Mar. 15 - final

Financial Aid
Priority for FAFSA: Feb. 14