Deadlines

Admission Option Application postmark deadline Decision announced Confirmation postmark deadline
Non-refundable deposit due
Spring 2013 (January)

Admission to select programs in the School of Fine Arts is available first semester only. 		November 1 Rolling basis, beginning November 15 Rolling basis
Fall 2013, Early Decision

This option is intended for students who are willing to commit themselves to Miami University as their first college choice. Students may apply to only one college as an Early Decision candidate. Applicants contractually agree to withdraw all applications to other colleges and attend Miami if accepted.		 November 15 December 15

Students not accepted at this time are automatically reconsidered in the later review and will be notified on or about March 15. 		January 15*
Fall 2013, Early Action**

Unlike Early Decision, this option is non-binding. Early Action candidates may apply to as many colleges as they wish.		 December 1 February 1

Students not accepted at this time are automatically reconsidered in the later review and will be notified on or about March 15.		 May 1
Fall 2013, (Regular Decision)

As with Early Action, the Regular Decision option is non-binding. Candidates may apply to as many colleges as they wish.		 February 1
 March 15
 May 1
* Accepted Early Decision applicants are considered for all financial aid opportunities (if FAFSA is submitted by February 15, 2013) as well as all available scholarships. The confirmation deadline of January 15 precedes financial aid/scholarship award notification (usually late March).
** This option is similar to Regular Decision but with an earlier deadline (December 1) and notification date (February 1).
As a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, Miami University supports the Statement of Principles of Good Practice and "permits candidates to choose, without penalty, among offers of admission and financial aid until May 1. Candidates admitted under early decision are a recognized exception to this provision." (Section II, A, 6)