Lists · 2026–27
38 US universities with a March 1, 2027 deadline
38 US universities on the Common App have a deadline on March 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
Your plan checks deadlines, fees and tests against the rest of your list.
38 of 38 universities
| University | Round that day | Intl fee | SAT/ACT | English tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin College | Regular Decision | $0 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS |
| Belmont University | Regular Decision | $50 | Optional | On its site |
| Biola University | Regular Decision | $0 | Sometimes | On its site |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Regular Decision | $0 | Not considered | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Coe College | Regular Decision | $0 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Cornell College | Regular Decision | $50 | Optional | On its site |
| Covenant College | Regular Decision | $35 | Flexible | On its site |
| Flagler College | Regular Decision | $50 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Regular Decision | $30 | Required | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Florida Polytechnic University | Regular Decision | $30 | Required | On its site |
| Florida Southern College | Regular Decision | $0 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Hampton University | Regular Decision | $60 | Sometimes | On its site |
| High Point University | Regular Decision | $50 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | Regular Decision | $0 | Sometimes | On its site |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Regular Decision | $0 | Sometimes | On its site |
| Lewis University | Regular Decision | $0 | Flexible | On its site |
| Lynn University | Regular Decision | $0 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, Cambridge |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Regular Decision | $70 | Optional | On its site |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Regular Decision | $0 | Not considered | On its site |
| Monmouth University | Regular Decision | $60 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Regular Decision | $0 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| Oregon Tech | Regular Decision | $50 | Optional | On its site |
| Randolph College | Regular Decision | $0 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE |
| Randolph-Macon College | Regular Decision | $0 | Optional | On its site |
| Rowan University | Regular Decision | $45 | Sometimes | On its site |
| Schreiner University | Regular Decision | $25 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| St. Lawrence University | Regular Decision | $0 | Optional | On its site |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | Regular Decision | $50 | Optional | On its site |
| SUNY, University at Albany | Regular Decision | $50 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Regular Decision | $50 | Sometimes | On its site |
| University of Dallas | Regular Decision | $50 | Required | On its site |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Regular Decision | $45 | Sometimes | TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo |
| University of North Carolina Greensboro | Regular Decision | $65 | Sometimes | On its site |
| University of North Georgia | Regular Decision | $40 | Required | On its site |
| University of Northern Colorado | Regular Decision | $50 | Flexible | On its site |
| Westfield State University | Regular Decision | $50 | Optional | On its site |
| Whitworth University | Regular Decision | $0 | Sometimes | On its site |
| Worcester State University | Regular Decision | $50 | Optional | TOEFL, IELTS, PTE |
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 March 1, 2027?
Regular Decision at 38.
What time is a March 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 March 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.