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Deadlines

Following is a listing of UC Merced campus-specific application deadlines for most programs unless specified in the program-specific list below. If you are applying to a program outside of the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) you will need to check with the study abroad provider's deadlines too.
Upcoming Deadlines:
This table shows upcoming deadlines.
Term Year UCM Deadline Campus Decision Date  Program Exceptions
EAP Summer 2026 02/19/2026 Rolling admission ** Click here for exceptions
EAP Year (academic) 2026-2027 02/19/2026 Rolling admission ** Click here for exceptions
EAP Fall 2026 03/19/2026 Rolling admission ** Click here for exceptions

Indicates deadlines that have passed. Students may submit the Extension Request Form for a possible extension.

** Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Indicates dates that differ from the standard term dates.


Past Deadlines:
This table shows past deadlines.
Term Year UCM Deadline Campus Decision Date  Program Exceptions
EAP Winter 2026 07/30/2025 Rolling admission ** Click here for exceptions
EAP Year (calendar) 2026 08/13/2025 Rolling admission ** All Programs
EAP Spring 2026 08/13/2025 Rolling admission ** Click here for exceptions
IOP Spring 2026 09/08/2025 Rolling admission ** All Programs

Indicates deadlines that have passed. Students may submit the Extension Request Form for a possible extension.

** Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Indicates dates that differ from the standard term dates.