Common Application — Regular Decision, Fall 2027 Intake

Overview

Most Regular Decision deadlines across Common App member schools fall between 1 and 15 January 2027 (some Ivy League schools close as early as 1-2 January; a handful of public flagships extend to February). Always confirm the exact date on your target school's own admissions page — this listing reflects the general window, not a single university's exact date.

About Common Application (1,000+ member US universities)

The Common Application is a shared undergraduate application platform accepted by more than 1,000 member colleges and universities across the US (and some international institutions), letting applicants complete one core application — personal essay, activities list, academic history — and submit it to multiple member schools rather than filling out each one separately.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• One application, submitted to any of 1,000+ member colleges and universities
• Non-binding — you are not obligated to enroll if accepted
• Need-based and merit financial aid available at most member schools

Requirements & Eligibility

• Academic transcripts and school report
• Standardized test scores (policy varies by school — many are test-optional)
• Varies by institution; check each school's specific requirements

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Create a Common App account and add the colleges you're applying to from its member list.
2. 2Complete the Common App's core sections (personal essay, activities, academic history) once, since these are shared across every school you add.
3. 3Complete each individual college's supplemental questions and requirements separately, since these vary by institution even though the core application doesn't.