Early Decision
Act Sooner. Know Earlier.
If RIT is your 1st choice university, apply Early Decision to bring some certainty to your plans.
Early Decision Application Deadlines
Early Decision I
- Application Deadline
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November 1
- Priority FAFSA Filing Date
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November 1
- Decision Notification
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Mid-December
- Deposit Deadline
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January 15
Early Decision II
- Application Deadline
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January 1
- Priority FAFSA Filing Date
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January 1
- Decision Notification
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Mid-January
- Deposit Deadline
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February 15
9 Reasons to Apply Early Decision
- It shows RIT you’re serious about joining our community
- You’ll stand out in a smaller applicant pool
- There’s no financial risk – you’ll review your scholarship and financial aid offer before making a final decision
- It’s advantageous for students interested in highly competitive majors such as Computing, Engineering, Gaming, Physician Assistant, and Film and Animation
- You’ll receive earlier notification about eligibility for exclusive opportunities including Honors Program, Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees, Performing Arts Scholars, ArtEx, and more
- You’ll receive priority selection for campus housing
- Get exclusive events invites – there’s a VIP event just for Early Decision accepted students
- Receive your accepted student swag early and show your Tiger pride
- You’ll be in good company – each year, about one-third of our entering class trusts and commits to RIT through Early Decision