application deadlines

Final entry dates

Application deadlines are the final dates by which applications must be submitted—for jobs, schools, grants, or other competitive processes.

Missing an application deadline typically means automatic disqualification.

Some deadlines are firm while others allow late submissions with penalties: The application deadline for fall admission is January 15.

Rolling deadlines accept applications continuously until positions fill.

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