Application Deadlines

When to Apply?

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• About Priority Deadline
• Application Deadlines
  • Full Term
  • Short Term/Minimester
  • International Applicants
• Other Important Dates and Deadlines
• Next Steps

Benefits of Applying by the Priority Deadline

Applying by the priority deadline offers several key advantages for students:

• Applying early ensures timely decision notifications, providing more time to plan and reducing the stress associated with waiting for admission decisions.
• Early applicants receive priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships.
• Early applicants also have enhanced opportunities for securing spots in desired academic courses and preferred housing options.

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Application Deadlines

Domestic Applicants

Full Term Classes

Full terms (Fall, Spring, and Summer) traditionally include 16 weeks of instruction, including a one-week period for final exams.

Term of Entry	Application Completion Deadlines
Fall	Priority* - July 15 Regular - Aug. 1 Final Document - Aug. 10
Spring	Priority* - Nov. 15 Regular - Dec. 1 Final Document - Dec. 10
Summer	Priority* - April 15 Regular - May 1 Final Document - May 10

Short Term Classes

Short terms (First Short Session and Second Short Session/Next Wave) traditionally include 8 weeks of instruction and a one-week period for final exams.

Term of Entry	Application Completion Deadlines
Fall	Priority* - Sept. 15 Regular - Oct. 1 Final Document - Oct. 3
Spring	Priority* - Feb. 15 Regular - March 1 Final Document - March 11

Our fast-paced, rigorous eight-week terms will help keep you on track to reach your goals. Can't make the priority deadline, catch the “next wave” of students joining Clayton State during our Second Session mini-mester.

International Applicants

If you are a student who has been educated outside of the U.S. or who will require a U.S. visa to attend Clayton State, follow these guidelines to stay on track.

Term of Entry	Application Completion Deadlines for International Students
Fall	Final Document* - July 15
Spring	Final Document* - Nov. 15
Summer	Final Document* - April 15

Please note: International applicants are encouraged to apply early. Completed applications must be submitted by the final document deadline for your intended start term. Late or incomplete applications will need to be deferred to the following year.

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