NAFCAS 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 NAFCAS application, NAFCAS has additional final application processing dates for managing your application. Note the dates and submission times below.

Application Milestone	Date and Time
The first phase of the NAFCAS application cycle opens.	June 6, 2025
The last date official graduate transcripts can be submitted. The first phase of the NAFCAS application cycle closes.	September 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
The second phase of the NAFCAS application cycle opens.	November 17, 2025
The second phase of the NAFCAS application cycle closes. The last date you can: Create an account. Submit your application. Request recommendations.	January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
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.	February 3, 2026 at 5 PM ET
The last date your recommenders can submit their recommendations.	February 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
If you are in the Undelivered status, this is the last date you can re-submit your application.	February 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
The last date you can be verified. All application processing ends.	February 12, 2026 at 5 PM ET