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Dates to Remember

First Time College Students

Early Decision Deadlines

Nov. 1 Early Decision I deadline. *Candidates must submit an application and required supporting data.
Dec. 1 Early-decision II deadline. *Candidates must submit an application and required supporting data.

Note: Admissions decision letters will be mailed approximately one month after the deadline. Early Decision candidates not accepted will be reconsidered during the regular decision process.

*Early-decision options are intended for those students who know St. Mary's College as their first choice. Applicants sign a written agreement stating, regardless of circumstance, they will accept an early offer of admission and withdraw applications to other colleges. Applying early decision does not improve one's chances of admission. We encourage only those students who are confident that St. Mary's is their first choice to apply Early Decision.


Regular Decision

Jan. 1 Regular-decision candidates must submit an application and required supporting data.
April 1 Admissions decision letters will be mailed by this date.

Transfer Students

Feb. 1 Transfer applicants who wish to be considered for fall admission are encouraged to apply by this date.
May 1 Admissions decision letters will be mailed by this date.
Nov. 1 Transfer applicants who wish to be considered for spring admission are encouraged to apply by this date.
Dec. 15 Admission decision letters will be mailed by this date.

Note: There is no early decision program for transfer students.

Master of Arts In Teaching Program Applicants

Oct. 1

Applicants must submit a completed application with all supporting materials to the Admissions Office.

MAT begins July after application.

Financial Aid Deadline for ALL students

Feb. 28
To be considered for federal, state, and St. Mary's need-based aid, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be submitted each year after January 1, but before March 1, to maximize the student's chances of receiving aid. NOTE: Students applying for assistance for only the spring semester must file all forms by November 15.


Aerial view of St. Mary's College of Maryland campus

St. Mary's College of Maryland
18952 E. Fisher Rd
St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001
240-895-2000