APPA CAS Application Cycle Dates

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Review the important application cycle dates below. In some instances, the individual program's deadline may differ from the application's cycle dates. To view a program's deadline date, click Add Program and review the information under Deadline. You can submit your application up until 11:59 PM ET on the deadline date.

While the cycle close date is the final date you can submit your APPA CAS application, APPA CAS has additional final application processing dates for managing your application. Note the dates and submission times below.

Dates for the 2026-2027 Cycle

Application Milestone	Date and Time
The APPA CAS application cycle opens.	September 24, 2026
The last date your transcripts are matched to your application. Be sure to request your transcripts in advance so they are received by this date.	September 29, 2026 at 5 PM ET
The APPA CAS application cycle closes. The last date you can: Create an account. Submit your application. Request recommendations. The last date your recommenders can submit their recommendations. If you are in the Undelivered status, this is the last date you can re-submit your application.	September 8, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET
The last date you can be verified. All application processing ends.	September 15, 2027 at 5 PM ET