Apr 11
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Still Time to Apply to Many Universities!
Colleges and universities with rolling, late, or extended deadlines
OK, so it’s almost graduation and for whatever reason you haven’t applied to college. Maybe you didn’t think you wanted to go at all, but now as many of your friends are in the process of reviewing their offers of admission you now have a change of heart. Perhaps you were not admitted into your all-time favorite school and you didn’t have a back-up plan. Or maybe you just haven’t made up your mind yet. Well here’s good news for you! Hundreds of colleges and universities have a process called “rolling admissions”. Basically what that means is that these schools do not have a fall or spring deadline for admission and that many of these schools will continue to accept and admit students well into the summer, often as late as August 15 or later.
You might be thinking that if any particular college or university is still accepting admission applications this late, then they must not be very good schools. Well, that’s where you’re wrong! For a variety of reasons many schools use rolling admissions and this policy has nothing to do with the academic quality or reputation of the institution. For example, some schools are trying to increase the size or diversity of their student body, so they continue their recruitment efforts. Others may be committed to a mission of access for the residents of their state. Whatever their reasons, what it means for you is that there is still time for you to find an outstanding college or university! Here’s a few examples of some great schools that you can still apply to for this fall:
The University of Nevada, Reno www.unr.edu A wonderful traditional campus located at the base of the breath-taking Sierra Nevada mountains, The University of Nevada, Reno has over 150 excellent academic programs and majors in a variety of areas including engineering, sciences, journalism, and business. The University has an excellent Honors program and competes as a Division I team in the Western Athletic Conference. This research institution also boasts a fine medical school and one of the lowest tuitions in the country. The University has completed and opened several new facilities over the last few years including a new student union, Knowledge Center (advanced technology library), and math and science center. None of Nevada’s programs are impacted and students can graduate in 4 years or less!
The University of the Pacific web.pacific.edu/ is one of the west’s most distinctive, student-centered national universities. Pacific engages its students with a personalized, private education with real-world learning experiences. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs in nine colleges. Pacific is a private university with about 6,700 students on three campuses in Stockton, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Pacific has a unique “Four Year Graduation Guarantee” in which students receive their degree in four years or any additional tuition is free. Pacific ranks as a “Great School at a Great Price” by U.S. News and “best buys” by Fiske Guide to Colleges.
The University of Alabama http://www.ua.edu/ is a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians. Founded in 1831 as Alabama’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. They provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where their students can become the best individuals possible, can learn from the best and brightest faculty, and can make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world.
Clark-Atlanta University www.cau.edu Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is one of the nation’s foremost universities with an African-American heritage. Located right in the center of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, this four-year private institution was created when Atlanta University, which solely offered graduate programs, merged with Clark College, an undergraduate college that specialized in the liberal arts. CAU, which is affiliated with the Methodist church, has approximately 3,500 undergraduate students attending school under the traditional semester calendar.
Sam Houston State University http://www.shsu.edu/ Named for Sam Houston, Texas’ greatest hero, SHSU continually strives to honor its historical roots through academic excellence that includes exceptional teaching from faculty members who care as much about their students’ success as they do about furthering the knowledge of their fields. SHSU is a selective institution that offers 79 bachelor’s degree programs, 54 master’s programs and five doctoral programs, including nationally recognized programs in Business, Fine Arts, Education, Mathematics and Criminal Justice. SHSU is classified as a “Doctoral Research University” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.
University of Arizona www.arizona.edu As a public research university serving the diverse citizens of Arizona and beyond, the mission of the University of Arizona is to provide a comprehensive, high-quality education that engages our students in discovery through research and broad-based scholarship. We aim to empower our graduates to be leaders in solving complex societal problems. Whether in teaching, research, outreach or student engagement, access and quality are the defining attributes of the University of Arizona’s mission.
Valparaiso University www.valpo.edu Valparaiso University is a community of learning that adheres to the “Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith.” Established in 1859, this private university prepares students for leadership and service in the church and society. Valpo, which consistently earns national recognition, offers over 70 fields of study and has 5 colleges, a graduate division, and a law school. Its rigorous academic programs integrate liberal arts with professional preparation, thus combining theory with practice. With 4,000 students who come from nearly every state in the union and more than 40 countries, the university provides the diversity of larger institutions in a smaller, more personable setting.
To view a full list of schools with extended admission deadlines or rolling admissions go to the Peterson’s website at: http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/LateDeadlineSchools.asp . Much of the above content came from this site.
