First Year Deadlines
Deadlines for transfer students
Below you'll find application deadlines for first-year candidates seeking admission to Dickinson College.
Early Decision I
| something | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Admissions & Financial Aid Deadline | Nov. 15 |
| Admissions Decision & Financial Aid Notification | Mid-December |
| Enrollment Deposit Deadline | Two to three weeks after the date of acceptance |
Early Decision II
| something | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Admissions & Financial Aid Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Admissions Decision & Financial Aid Notification | Late February |
| Enrollment Deposit Deadline | Two to three weeks after the acceptance |
Regular Decision
| something | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Admissions & Financial Aid Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Admissions Decision & Financial Aid Notification | Late March |
| Enrollment Deposit Deadline |
Candidates Reply Date of May 1 |
* Regular Decision applicants may change their application to Early Decision II by submitting the Early Decision Agreement no later than Jan. 28.
Spring Start*
*(Note: There will not be a spring 2026 first-year admissions cycle.)
| something | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Admissions & Financial Aid Deadline | Oct. 7 |
|
Admissions Decision & Financial Aid Notification |
Rolling |
| Enrollment Deposit Deadline | Nov. 15 |
The above financial-aid deadlines are for the CSS PROFILE (access to institutional aid) and FAFSA (access to federal aid).
