The Spring 2026 semester gets under way in January, and deadlines are coming up fast! Review the latest application deadlines and policies for the semester ahead. Application deadlines and arrival dates are still being extended at some schools, so please check back often.
Spring 2026 Application Advice for International Students
Prepare for a successful start this spring!
Apply on time: Do not hesitate - get your applications in as soon as possible.
Start visa arrangements early: Schedule visa interviews as soon as acceptance letters and I-20 forms have been received. (Pro tip: If you do not have a confirmed interview appointment or need to reschedule unexpectedly, you can face significant travel delays. Attend an upcoming visa webinar to get expert tips and advice.)
Know which protocols may affect you before traveling: Be aware of and comply with all airline and consulate requirements prior to traveling to campus. (Here is what to expect when you land at a US airport.)
Spring 2026 Key Application, Arrival, and Start Dates
Reach out to your Shorelight advisor for the latest updates or to request a late arrival date.
Adelphi University
Application Deadline
December 6, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 20, 2026
Classes Start
January 23, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 29, 2026
American Collegiate, DC
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 8, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 12, 2026
American Collegiate, Los Angeles
Application Deadline
Winter: December 5, 2026 Spring: February 23, 2026
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
Winter: January 2, 2026 Spring: March 23, 2026
Classes Start
Winter: January 5, 2026 Spring: March 30, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
Winter: January 9, 2026 Spring: April 3, 2026
American University
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 8, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 12, 2026
Auburn University
Application Deadline
December 12, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 5, 2026
Classes Start
January 7, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 7, 2026
Auburn University at Montgomery
Application Deadline
November 15, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 7, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 12, 2026
Cleveland State University
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 3, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 7, 2026
Florida International University
Application Deadline
December 7, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 3, 2026
Classes Start
January 5, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 3, 2026
Gonzaga University
Application Deadline
December 2, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 6, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 18, 2026
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Application Deadline
N/A
Extended Application Deadline
N/A
Arrival Date
N/A
Classes Start
N/A
Latest Arrival Date
N/A
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 5, 2026
Classes Start
TBD
Latest Arrival Date
TBD
Heriot-Watt University UK
Application Deadline
November 24, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 5, 2026
Classes Start
TBD
Latest Arrival Date
TBD
Johns Hopkins University
Application Deadline
September 15, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
Civil Engineering M.S.E & Systems Engineering M.S.E: November 1, 2025
Security Informatics MS: November 15, 2025
Arrival Date
Before Classes Begin
Classes Start
January 21, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
TBD
Louisiana State University
Application Deadline
December 8, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 8, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 20, 2026
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 13, 2026
Classes Start
January 20, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 28, 2026
Oklahoma City University
Application Deadline
Undergraduate: December 1, 2025
Postgraduate: November 15, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
Before Classes Begin
Classes Start
January 6, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
TBD
Rutgers University - Camden
Application Deadline
Undergraduate: October 1, 2025
Postgraduate: December 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
Before Classes Begin
Classes Start
January 20, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
TBD
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Application Deadline
October 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
Before Classes Begin
Classes Start
January 20, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
TBD
Seattle University
Application Deadline
Winter: January 3, 2026 Spring: March 26, 2026
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
Winter: January 3, 2026 Spring: March 26, 2026
Classes Start
Winter: January 5, 2026 Spring: March 23, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
Winter: January 5, 2026 Spring: March 29, 2026
Stony Brook University
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
Before Classes Begin
Classes Start
January 20, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
TBD
Tulane University
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 7, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
TBD
UMass Boston
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 22, 2026
Classes Start
January 26, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
February 2, 2026
University at Buffalo
Application Deadline
November 15, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 17, 2026
Classes Start
January 21, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 26, 2026
University of Central Florida
Application Deadline
November 26, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 6, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 18, 2026
University of Dayton
Application Deadline
December 17, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 7, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 15, 2026
University of Illinois Chicago
Application Deadline
December 11, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 5, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 21, 2026
University of Illinois Springfield
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 6, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 7, 2026
University of Nevada, Reno
Application Deadline
Undergraduate: December 1, 2025
Postgraduate: November 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
Undergraduate: December 15, 2025
Postgraduate: November 4, 2025
Arrival Date
January 13, 2026
Classes Start
January 20, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 26, 2026
University of the Pacific
Application Deadline
November 25, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 8, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 23, 2026
University of South Carolina
Application Deadline
December 3, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 6, 2026
Classes Start
January 12, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 19, 2026
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
January 11, 2026
Classes Start
January 20, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 14, 2026
University of Utah
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
TBD
Arrival Date
December 31, 2025
Classes Start
January 5, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 11, 2026
University of Wyoming
Application Deadline
December 8, 2025
Extended Application Deadline
N/A
Arrival Date
January 15, 2026
Classes Start
January 20, 2026
Latest Arrival Date
January 25, 2026
To learn more about the options available in Spring 2026, reach out to a Shorelight advisor >
