Dates & Deadlines
2012-13 Admissions Cycle
Although there is no absolute deadline for applications, we strongly suggest that they be filed and completed as soon as possible after October 1, and preferably before the suggested application deadlines listed below. Because we have a rolling admissions process, it is to your advantage to submit and complete your application as early as possible in the admissions cycle.
2012 |
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October 1 |
Chicago-Kent begins accepting applications |
| November 1 | Deadline to apply for the binding Early Decision Program |
| November 15 |
File completion deadline for Early Decision applicants |
| November 30 |
Admissions decision notification deadline for Early Decision applicants |
| December 1 |
Admissions decision notification begins for applicants applying through the regular admissions process |
2013 |
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| January 1 |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available from the U.S. Department of Education |
| March 1 | Suggested application deadline for first-year JD applicants |
| April 15 | First tuition deposit due for first-year applicants and registration forms due for summer start students |
| June 14 | Second tuition deposit due for first-year applicants |
| July 1 | Suggested application deadline for Fall transfer applicants |
| July 15 | Registration deadline for entering first-year JD students |
| August (date TBA) | Orientation begins for first-year JD students |
The current Chicago-Kent College of Law Academic Calendar is available online.