Application deadlines, which vary by program, are listed in current admissions materials. Applications for assistantships and fellowships that are received after March 1 are at a disadvantage but they will be considered as long as awards are available. Most programs have established financial aid deadlines between December 15 and January 15; all program deadlines can be found in the application information. International students applying from abroad are urged to submit application materials by November 1 for spring semester admission and by April 1 for fall semester admission, unless the individual program deadline is earlier. Programs reserve the right to change stated deadlines.