The following table provides both deadlines for the application process and timelines for program review and decision-making. Please pay careful attention to these deadlines when submitting your application.
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Date | Process Description | Comments |
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February 1 | Deadline to submit Application for Graduate Studies, the Masters or Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program Applications and the Application Fee. | No components of your application will be processed until the application fee is received. |
February 1 | Deadline to submit Advance Credit Assessments. | Advance Credit will only be assessed at the time of application. |
March 31 | Application results posted by the Programs Office. | Letter of Offer or notification of unsuccessful applications will be posted to your GCAP Application (Checklist/Application Status page). Do not contact the Program Office prior to this date to inquire about your application. |
May 15 | Deadline to reply to the Offer of Admission will be stated in the offer of admission (usually within 10 business days) | Failure to respond by the date indicated on the Offer of Admission may result in withdrawal of the offer. |
June 15 | First Program Fee Installment | A non-refundable Program Fee installment is required and will be credited towards your January program fee. |
June 30 | 6-week online orientation begins. | This paced online course is mandatory for all new students. Failure to participate can result in withdrawal of the offer of admission. |
September | Classes begin. | All students must be registered in GCAP 631. |
Information effective September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016.
Updated June 30 2015 by laurab
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