Dates & deadlines
2023–24
July |
1 - 31 |
Winter/spring 2024 application filing period for Merced. |
August |
1 |
Application opens for fall 2024 applicants. |
October November |
1 - 30 |
Fall 2024 admission application filing period for all applicants. |
December |
31 |
Filing period opens for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, California Dream Act Application and GPA Verification Form (required for Cal Grant consideration). |
March |
1 - 31 |
Notification of fall 2024 admission decisions. |
March |
2 |
Deadline for applicants to submit FAFSA, California Dream Act Application and GPA Verification Form |
May |
1 |
Deadline for fall 2024 admitted freshmen to submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to their chosen campus. |
July |
1 |
Final, official transcripts must be postmarked or electronically submitted to campus admissions offices for students intending to enroll for fall 2024. |
July |
15 |
Deadline for official AP and IB examination results to be postmarked or electronically submitted. |