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Use the PhillyGoes2College application deadline tool, where we’ve compiled deadlines from colleges and universities most popular with PhillyGoes2College users. Now you can access all the key dates needed in one place. Before you get started, head here to learn more about terms like “early decision” or “rolling admissions” and why it’s still important to apply to rolling admissions schools early. 

One more important point! While some colleges and universities accept applications into the summer months, know that in order to be eligible for PA State Grant funding, you must submit the FAFSA and PA State Grant (PHEAA) Form by May 1st if you plan to enroll in a 4-year college or university and by August 1st if you plan to enroll in a 2-year community college or technical school. The PA State Grant provides free money you don’t need to repay– learn more here.

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Albright College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

April 30, 2024

Alvernia University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

While there are no official application deadlines, Alvernia University will communicate when competitive programs such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and/or Physicians Associate are near capacity.

Arcadia University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

January 15, 2024

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

January 15, 2024

Bloomsburg University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

December 1, 2023

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Deadline for merit-based scholarships: December 15, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

May 1, 2024 (applications may be considered after this point but students are encouraged not to to wait)

Program-Specific Deadline

Nursing: November 15, 2023

Bowie State University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

February 15, 2024

Early Decision Deadline

December 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

June 1, 2024

Bryn Mawr College

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Early Decision Deadline

Round I: November 15, 2023; Round II: January 1, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

January 15, 2024

Cedar Crest College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

February 15, 2024

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

February 15, 2024

Chestnut Hill College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

Chestnut Hill College has no deadlines and begins accepting students as early as October of their senior year. Their rolling application policy means that students can apply at any time.  

Cheyney University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

Cheyney University has rolling admissions. They will continue to accept qualified applicants until their class is filled. They strongly recommend that applicants submit their applications as early as possible.

Community College of Philadelphia

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

April 15, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Head here for application deadlines specific to CCP's Nursing program: https://www.ccp.edu/academic-offerings/all-offerings/nursing/nursing-intake-process

Notes

While a final application deadline is not posted, follow the timeline here to get a sense of when you need to apply to allow time for class registration and processing of your financial aid at CCP.    

Coppin State University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

March 1, 2024

Delaware County Community College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Program-Specific Deadline

View special admissions procedures for Nursing and Surgical Technology here: https://www.dccc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/admissions/special-application-procedures

Delaware State University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

March 1, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

February 1, 2024

Desales University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

December 1, 2023

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

December 1, 2023

Program-Specific Deadline

December 15, 2023: Medical Studies (Physician Assistant), Health Science (Physical Therapy), and Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology)

Dickinson College

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Early Decision I: November 15, 2023; Early Decision II and Regular Decision: January 17, 2024

Early Decision Deadline

Early Decision I: November 15, 2023; Early Decision II: January 17, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

January 17, 2024

Drexel University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Financial aid deadlines vary from early decision to early action to regular decision. Details at the link above.

Early Decision Deadline

November 1, 2023

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

January 1, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

November 1, 2023: BA/BS+MD Early Assurance program

East Stroudsburg University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

East Stroudsburg University operates on rolling admissions but applying early is recommended as applications are considered on the basis of available spaces.

Eastern University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

While no application deadlines are listed, it is best to confirm with the Admissions Office if there are dates to be aware of and, as always, it's recommended to apply as early as possible to receive priority in acceptance and financial aid.

Esperanza College of Eastern University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

While no application deadlines are listed, it is best to confirm with the Admissions Office if there are dates to be aware of and, as always, it's recommended to apply as early as possible to receive priority in acceptance and financial aid.

Gettysburg College

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Early Decision Deadline

Round I: November 15, 2023; Round II: January 15, 2024

Early Action Deadline

December 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

January 15, 2024

Gwyneed Mercy University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Competitive scholarship deadline: December 1, 2023 + Recommended FAFSA deadline: February 15, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

June 15, 2024 (applications may be considered after this point but students are encouraged not to wait)

Harcum College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

May 1, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Dental Hygiene and Radiologic Technology: February 15, 2024; Occupational Therapy Assistant Program: March 15, 2024

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

High school students are encouraged to apply during Fall or early Spring of the senior year in high school while adult learners are encouraged to apply at least two months prior to the start of any semester.  

Holy Family University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Must submit by April 1, 2024 to be considered for aid for the Fall 2024 semester

Immaculata University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

August 31, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Nursing priority deadline: January 30, 2024

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

While no application deadlines are listed, it is best to confirm with the Admissions Office if there are dates to be aware of and, as always, it's recommended to apply as early as possible to receive priority in acceptance and financial aid.

King’s College

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Early Decision Deadline

December 1, 2023

Early Action Deadline

December 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

February 1, 2024

Kutztown University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Kutztown University recommends that you apply between August and December of your senior year of high school to ensure scholarship consideration.

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

8/1/24

LaSalle University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Priority Deadline

February 1, 2024

Early Decision Deadline

December 1, 2023

Early Action Deadline

November 15, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

Applications received after February 1st are considered on a rolling basis until slots are filled.

Lehigh University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Early Decision Deadline

Round I: November 1, 2023; Round II: January 1, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

January 1, 2024

Lincoln University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

February 1, 2024

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

April 1, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

While the final deadline for Fall 2024 has not yet been released, note that the final deadline for Fall 2023 was June 30th.

Notes

While Lincoln University operates on rolling admissions, they recommend that students apply as early as possible to obtain on-campus housing and a better financial aid package.

Lock Haven University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Merit-based scholarships: December 15, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

May 1, 2024 (applications may be considered after this point but students are encouraged not to to wait)

Program-Specific Deadline

Must be accepted to Lock Haven by November 2023 to be considered for the Accelerated 3+2 Physician Assistant Program

Notes

Students are encouraged to apply for admission in the Fall of their senior year.

Manor College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

August 1, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Dental Hygiene: February 1, 2024

Mansfield University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Merit-based scholarships: December 15, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

March 1, 2024 is the recommended deadline (applications will be reviewed based on academic credentials and space availability beyond this recommended date)

Millersville University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

March 15, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

April 1, 2024 is recommended but applications will continue to be considered on a rolling basis after this date

Monmouth University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Early Decision Deadline

November 15, 2023

Early Action Deadline

December 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

March 1, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Click the link above for a list of health programs with December 1, 2023 application deadlines

Montclair State University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

March 1, 2024

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

March 1, 2024

Early Action Deadline

December 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

Applications will be reviewed until all spaces in the class are filled

Program-Specific Deadline

Nursing: February 1, 2024

Montgomery County Community College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

While there is no official application deadline, use this timeline to get a sense of when you will need to apply in order to register for Fall 2024 courses.  

Moore College of Art & Design

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

December 15, 2024

Notes

Moore College of Art & Design reviews and accepts applications on an ongoing basis throughout the year as space remains available in each program. While there are no formal deadlines for all programs, they recommend submitting your application by the priority date of December 15, 2023. They will continue to evaluate applications until orientation begins.

Morgan State University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

December 1, 2023

Early Action Deadline

December 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

February 15, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Honors College: January 31, 2024

Neumann University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

March 1, 2024

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

March 1, 2024

Early Action Deadline

December 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

May 1, 2024

Notes

Admittance to Neumann University after May 1st will only be granted as space is available.

Penn State University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

December 1, 2023

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

December 1, 2023

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

Recommended: December 1, 2023; Final: May 1, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Accelerated Pre-Med: October 1, 2023; Nursing: December 1, 2023; Honors College: December 4, 2023

Notes

Applying after December 1st, while acceptable, may limit your campus and major choices.

Penn State University Abington

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

December 1, 2023

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

December 1, 2023

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

Please contact admissions for confirmation

Penn State University Brandywine

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

December 1, 2023

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

December 1, 2023

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

Please contact admissions for confirmation

Pennsylvania College of Technology

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

February 1, 2024

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

February 1, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

July 1, 2024

Rider University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Trustee Scholarship: November 15, 2023; Priority deadline for scholarship and honors consideration: January 15, 2024; FAFSA priority deadline: February 1, 2024

Early Action Deadline

November 15, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

Applications completed after the stated deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis. May 1st is the deposit deadline.

Program-Specific Deadline

Musical Theatre and Acting: November 15, 2023

Rosemont College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

Round I: November 15, 2023; Round II: December 15, 2023; Round III: February 1, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Honors College: March 1st, 2024

Rowan University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

April 15, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

March 1, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Rowan Choice: April 1, 2024

Rutgers University

College Website

Priority Deadline

December 1, 2023

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Honors and merit-based scholarships: December 1, 2023

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

Students may apply after December 1st to be considered under rolling admission on a space-available basis to any program that still appears as an available choice on the undergraduate application

Rutgers University Camden

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

December 1, 2023

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

Students may apply after December 1st to be considered under rolling admission on a space-available basis to any program that still appears as an available choice on the undergraduate application

Saint Joseph’s University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Early Decision Deadline

Round I: November 15, 2023; Round II: January 15, 2024

Early Action Deadline

November 15, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

February 1, 2024

Shippensburg University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

While no application deadlines are listed, it is best to confirm with the Admissions Office if there are dates to be aware of and, as always, it's recommended to apply as early as possible to receive priority in acceptance and financial aid.

Slippery Rock University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Full consideration of merit-based scholarships: December 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

Students must make final their enrollment decision by May 1, 2024

Swarthmore College

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Early Decision Deadline

Round I: November 15, 2023; Round II: January 4, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

January 4, 2024

Temple University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

February 1, 2024

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

February 1, 2024

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

Recommended: December 1, 2023

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

Stevens Grant: FAFSA processed by May 1, 2024

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

June 1, 2024

Notes

While the final deadline for applying is June 1st, apply early as many programs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology fill prior to the new year.

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Notes

There are no application deadlines, but students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Walnut Hill College enrolls students on a first-come, first-served basis. They offer full-time classes in all of their Associate's and Bachelor's degree programs every September and February.

Thomas Jefferson University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

March 1, 2024

Program-Specific Deadline

Accelerated Dual Degree Health Sciences, BS/Physician Assistant, MS (3+2) program: December 1, 2023

University of Pennsylvania

College Website

Early Decision Deadline

11/1/23

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

1/5/24

University of the Arts

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Priority Deadline

2/15/24

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

2/15/24

Notes

Students who apply and submit all required materials by the priority deadline will receive first consideration for scholarship aid from UArts. Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.

Ursinus College

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

November 7, 2023

Early Decision Deadline

Round I: December 1, 2023; Round II: February 12, 2024

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

February 12, 2024

Notes

In order to be considered for all available and specialty scholarships, candidates must apply as an early action or early decision applicant.

Villanova University

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Early Decision Deadline

Round I: November 1, 2023; Round II: January 15, 2024

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

January 15, 2024

West Chester University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

August 15, 2024

Widener University

College Website

Rolling Admission

yes

Financial Aid/FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

February 1, 2024

Early Action Deadline

November 1, 2023

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

August 1, 2024

Willamson College of the Trades

College Website

Rolling Admission

no

Final Deadline (For Regular Decision or Rolling Admissions)

January 19, 2024

Notes

In order to be an eligible applicant, students must attend an Applicant Day. Available dates and a registration link can be found here.
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