Dates and Deadlines
Once you decide to apply to Saint Mary’s, the process begins with submitting the Saint Mary's Application (see links below) or the Common Application along with other required application materials.
- First-Year Student Applications:
- Transfer Student Applications:
At any time, you can track the progress of your application in your student portal.
Additionally, don't forget to submit your FAFSA, and add Saint Mary's College of California into the school section, in order to be considered for need-based aid.
First-Year Applicants Deadlines:
Early Action Deadline | Regular Decision Deadline | FAFSA Form Due | |
SPRING 2021 | — — — — — | January 1, 2021 | ASAP |
FALL 2021 | November 15, 2020 | January 15, 2021 | February 15, 2021 |
Transfer Applicants Deadlines:
Priority Deadline | Regular Decision Deadline | FAFSA Form Due | |
SPRING 2021 | — — — — — | January 1, 2021 |
ASAP |
FALL 2021 | May 1, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | February 15, 2021 |
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office at (925) 631-4224 or via email at smcadmit@stmarys-ca.edu.