The most important dates:
November 1st
Early Decision applications due
January 1st
Regular Decision applications due
March 1st
Transfer applications due
Financial Aid Deadlines
Early Decision Applicants:
November 1 Profile Deadline
Regular Decision Applicants:
February 1 Profile and FAFSA Deadline
Transfer Students:
March 1 Profile and FAFSA Deadline
If you are applying for financial assistance, it is critical to meet all filing deadlines in order to ensure consideration for available funds. The Office of Financial Aid can tell you what forms you need to fill out, where to get them, and when they are due. Go to the Deadlines & Instructions for Applying section for all the information you need.
Application deadlines
All mailed applications must be postmarked by the dates below.
| Regular Decision | Early Decision | Transfer Students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Admission Forms 1, 1A | January 1 | November 1 | March 1 |
| Secondary School Report Form 2A | January 1 | November 1 | March 1 |
| College Transcript | March 1 | ||
| Mid-Year School Report Form 2B | No later than mid-February | No later than mid-February | |
| Personal Statement Forms 3, 3A, 3B* | January 1 | November 1 | March 1 |
| Teacher References Forms 4A, 4B | January 1 | November 1 | |
| Brown/RISD Supplement** | January 1 | November 1 | |
| College Instructor References (2) | March 1 | ||
| Dean's Recommendation | March 1 | ||
| Results from the SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT Subject Tests; or results from the ACT taken with the Writing Test option | January 1; or the January administration of the tests | November 1; or the November administration of the tests | March 1 |
| Transfers only: Test options as above or old SAT I + 3 SAT II Subject Tests | March 1 | ||
| Decisions mailed | March 31, 2008 | Mid-December, 2007 | Mid-May, 2008 |
* Form 3A is required for freshman applicants interested in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering or Physics. Form 3B is required only for freshman applicants applying to the Program in Liberal Medical Education.
** This form is required only of applicants to the Brown-RISD five-year dual degree program.