Applying to Emerson
We know that applying to colleges can be a complex and busy time. Here, you will find instructions for applying to our undergraduate academic programs. Of course, our Undergraduate Admission team is here to help you every step of the way.
Undergraduate Admission Deadlines
Early Decision I & Early Action (Fall 2026 Entry)
- November 3, 2025: Application Deadline
- November 6, 2025: Musical Theatre Prescreen Application (submitted via Acceptd)
- November 8, 2025: Performing Arts Application—excluding Musical Theatre (submitted via Acceptd)
- November 17, 2025: Honors Program Essay Deadline
- November 19, 2025: Materials Deadline (Transcripts & Recommendations)
Early Decision II (Fall 2026 Entry)
- January 5, 2026: Application Deadline
- January 8, 2026: Musical Theatre Prescreen Application (submitted via Acceptd)
- January 10, 2026: Performing Arts Application—excluding Musical Theatre (submitted via Acceptd)
- January 16, 2026: Materials and Honors Essay
Regular Decision (Fall 2026 Entry)
- January 16, 2026: Application Deadline
- January 17, 2026: Musical Theatre Prescreen Application (submitted via Acceptd)
- January 22, 2026: Performing Arts Application—excluding Musical Theatre (submitted via Acceptd)
- February 2, 2026: Honors Program Essay Deadline
- February 16, 2026: Materials
Transfer Priority (Fall 2026 Entry)
Note: All applicants for Performing Arts, Comedic Arts, and special scholarships must apply by this deadline.
- February 2, 2026: Application Deadline
- March 2, 2026: Materials Deadline
Transfer (Regular) (Fall 2026 Entry)
- May 1, 2026: Application Deadline
- June 1, 2026: Deposit Deadline
Transfer (Rolling) (Fall 2026 Entry)
- July 17, 2026: Final Application Deadline
- July 27, 2026: Final Materials Deadline
Spring 2026 Entry (First-Year & Transfer)
- November 21, 2025: Application and Materials Deadline
View Financial Aid and FAFSA Deadlines
Undergraduate Admission Deadlines^ Available for First-Year and Transfer Applicants.
* All applicants for Performing Arts, Comedic Arts, and special scholarships must apply by the Transfer Priority deadline.
** Please review a chart of comprehensive Financial Aid Deadlines on our webpage.
*** Application submitted via Acceptd
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Emerson College Admission Policy on Use of AI Tools
At Emerson College we value creativity and critical thinking and believe in the power of every human voice. While we also encourage the growth of new technologies and recognize the growing importance of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, the Office of Admissions believes that the most discerning, thoughtful and compelling personal statements and writing samples are representative of the author’s uniquely human voice, research, and effort.
If you elect to use these tools at any point while writing your essays or producing any other material for your admissions application, they should only be used to support your original ideas rather than to compose your work in its entirety.
Applicants are expected to adhere to the same standards of academic honesty as current Emerson students, who are expected to act with integrity when producing academic work and to abide by the College’s Academic Misconduct Policy.