1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, year-round. However, deadlines exist for the purpose of determining eligibility.
2. The application submission deadline for the FALL semester is the last day of exams. Applications submitted after the last day of exams will include the units taken in the fall term in determining eligibility for the program.
3. The application submission deadline for the SPRING semester is the last day of exam. Applications submitted after the last day of exams will include the units taken in the spring term in determining eligibility for the program.
4. The application submission deadline for any SUMMER term is the last day of classes for that term. Applications submitted after the last day of classes will include the units taken in that summer term in determining eligibility for the program.
5. Decisions for complete applications are released by the end of the term following the completion of all parts of the application. For example, a student who completes their application during the fall term will be notified of the decision by the end of the spring term.
6. Priority Application Option:
   1. The Priority Application Option is for students who hope to receive an admission decision before the next registration period. In general this option is for students who may want to register in 500-level classes for the term following the application.
   2. The Priority Application Option is available only during the fall and spring terms.
   3. The deadline for the Priority Application Option is the Friday of the fourth week of classes. This deadline can vary by semester, please confirm the deadline date by contacting the Viterbi Admission and Student Affairs Office (RTH 110).
   4. Students who submit an accurate and complete application by the Priority Application Option Deadline will generally be notified of the admission decision near the start of the following term’s registration period (e.g., applications received by the fall semester priority deadline should have an admission decision typically a week after the following spring schedule of classes becomes available).

Final Spring Application Deadline:
May 14, 2008

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