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Undergraduate Application

Choose the application option that fits your situation best.

Common Application

Most used

Best if you’re applying to multiple colleges

  • Ideal for most first-year applicants
  • One application for multiple schools
  • Send materials to several colleges easily
Apply with Common App

UMass Dartmouth Application

Best for transfer students or UMass Dartmouth only

  • Great choice for transfer applicants
  • Best if you’re only applying to UMass Dartmouth
  • Direct application experience
Apply to UMass Dartmouth

Applicant checklist

A quick overview of common application materials. Requirements can vary by applicant type.

Required for most applicants

  • Official high school transcript(s)
  • Application fee: $60

Optional (if applicable)

  • SAT/ACT score
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Personal essay
View detailed requirements:
First-year Transfer International

Dates and deadlines

Some programs, such as nursing, biology, and engineering, are highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications are reviewed once they are complete, and decisions are made as soon as possible.

Undergraduate application deadlines by semester
Date Semester Applies to Deadline or milestone
November 15 Fall All applicants Early Action application deadline
December 1 Spring International spring applicants Application deadline for Spring semester
January 4 Spring Domestic spring applicants Application deadline for Spring semester
February 1 Fall Nursing Priority application deadline for nursing
March 1 Fall All applicants Priority date for admission applications. Rolling admissions continue through the summer; early applications receive priority consideration for programs, housing, and aid.
March 31 Fall Nursing transfer Deadline for completed nursing transfer applications
April 1 Fall All applicants Priority date for FAFSA filing to receive maximum consideration for merit- and need-based aid
May 1 Fall Nursing, College Now Nursing and College Now applications close

More information

Transfer students

  • Learn more about transfer application requirements at the transfer checklist
  • Students enrolled in any Massachusetts public community college may be eligible to participate in MassTransfer to UMass Dartmouth
    • When you apply to UMassD, select MassTransfer on the application
    • Learn more about MassTransfer
  • Check the schedule for upcoming On-the-Spot Decision Days
  • Learn more about Nursing Transfers

International students

We welcome applications from undergraduate international students: both first-year (freshman) and transfer applicants. Learn more: International Undergraduate Admissions or apply now.

Previously enrolled - Re-admission - Reactivation

  • If you submitted and application to UMass Dartmouth within the last year, but did not attend and wish to be considered for a new term, please complete our UMassD Application
  • If you were previously enrolled at UMass Dartmouth/Southeastern Massachusetts University, contact the Registrar’s Office for more information: 508.999.8615

Application fee waivers

Applicants for whom the application fee presents a significant financial hardship may submit a written fee waiver request with a letter from a social worker, financial aid officer, or member of the clergy; or may use the Col­lege Board application fee waiver form which must be signed by a high school counselor.

Mailing materials to UMass Dartmouth

When mailing materials, please include your name and student ID (provided after you apply) on each item.

Mail materials to:

Undergraduate Admissions Office
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300

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