Lists · 2026–27
27 US universities with a January 1, 2027 deadline
27 US universities on the Common App have a deadline on January 1, 2027 for the 2026–27 season. The table shows which round closes that day. Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.
Updated September 25, 2026
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27 of 27 universities
| University | Round that day | Intl fee | SAT/ACT | English tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard College | Regular Decision | $75 | Optional | On its site |
| Bryn Mawr College | Early Decision II | $0 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Clemson University | Regular Decision | $70 | Optional | On its site |
| Columbia University | Regular Decision | $85 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Cambridge |
| Dartmouth College | Regular Decision | $85 | Required | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Cambridge |
| Emerson College | Early Decision II | $0 | Optional | On its site |
| Emory University | Early Decision II, Regular Decision | $75 | Optional | On its site |
| Georgetown University | Regular Decision | $80 | Required | On its site |
| Harvard University | Regular Decision | $95 | Required | On its site |
| Kean University | Early Action | $75 | Optional | On its site |
| La Sierra University | Early Decision | $75 | Optional | On its site |
| Lehigh University | Early Decision II, Regular Decision | $75 | Optional | On its site |
| Macalester College | Early Decision II | $0 | Optional | On its site |
| New York University (NYU) | Early Decision II | $85 | Optional | On its site |
| Northeastern University | Early Decision II, Regular Decision | $75 | Optional | On its site |
| Princeton University | Regular Decision | $85 | Optional | On its site |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Early Decision II | $65 | Optional | On its site |
| University of Georgia | Regular Decision | $85 | Required | TOEFL, IELTS |
| University of Massachusetts Boston | Early Action II | $60 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Regular Decision | $55 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, Cambridge |
| University of Richmond | Early Decision II, Regular Decision | $50 | Sometimes | On its site |
| Vanderbilt University | Early Decision II, Regular Decision | $50 | Optional | On its site |
| Vassar College | Early Decision II, Regular Decision | $65 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Wake Forest University | Early Decision II, Regular Decision | $85 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Early Action II | $50 | Optional | On its site |
| Wesleyan University | Early Decision II, Regular Decision | $65 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Cambridge |
| York County Community College | Early Action | $0 | Sometimes | TOEFL, Duolingo |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Download as CSV
Questions
Which rounds close on January 1, 2027?
Regular Decision at 17, Early Decision II at 13, Early Action at 2, Early Action II at 2 and Early Decision at 1.
What time is a January 1 deadline?
Usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site. Don't wait for the last hour: the portal can slow down on big deadline days.
Which SAT date works for a January 1 deadline?
The last international SAT still open whose scores arrive in time is December 5, 2026 (scores on December 18, 2026, late registration until November 24, 2026).
What must be in by the deadline?
Your application, essays and fee. Recommendations, the school report and official test scores can often arrive a little later, but each university sets its own rule: check it.
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