First-year application deadlines

Rolling admission

Saint Martin's University practices rolling admissions, meaning we accept applications and make admission decisions year-round. While this means you can apply up until the first day of class in any semester, we highly recommend you apply at least 30 days in advance, especially if you need financial aid, to insure sufficient time for processing both your application for admission and your application for financial aid.

High school seniors can apply anytime during their senior year. Most apply between December 1 and our priority deadline of March 1.

Priority application deadline

The Priority Application Deadline for freshmen is March 1. Applicants who complete their application by this date receive first consideration for admission, housing, scholarships, and other types of financial aid. Those who apply later will be admitted on a space-available basis and should be aware that some types of housing, Saint Martin’s scholarships, and state and federal aid may be limited.

Applicants should also submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by this deadline. Visit our scholarship and financial aid section for more information.

Enrollment deposit deadline

The Enrollment Deposit Deadline for those admitted prior to April 1 is May 1. Admitted students should submit their $325 Enrollment Deposit by this date to guarantee their space in the class and a residence hall. The deposit can be submitted at any time after admission but is non-refundable after May 1.

Other important dates

  • October 1 – the date we typically mail the first admission decisions for each fall.
  • January 1 – first day you can file a FAFSA for the following school year.
  • February 20 – the date we typically mail the first financial aid awards to students admitted prior to February 1 and who filed their FAFSA between January 1 and February 1.