Application deadlines vary by Summer Institute. However, all Institutes follow the same commitment timeline: admitted students must confirm their attendance within one week of receiving their admission decision.
Students seeking financial aid should submit their financial aid application alongside their program application.
Early Admission Deadlines
Online application: January 4, 2027 Supporting material: January 11, 2027 Early admission decisions sent: February 5, 2027
Regular Admission Deadlines
Online application: March 1, 2027 Supporting material: March 8, 2027 Regular admission decisions sent: April 9, 2027
Early Admission Deadlines
Online application: January 11, 2027 Supporting material: January 18, 2027 Early admission decisions sent: February 12, 2027
Regular Admission Deadlines
Online application: March 22, 2027 Supporting material: March 29, 2027 Regular admission decisions sent: April 23, 2027
Rolling Admissions
Applications to the Debate Institute will open Winter 2027. Students are encouraged to apply to early for consideration before labs fill. Students can expect to receive an admission decision within 1-2 weeks of completing their application. Please note the firm deadlines below:
Application deadline (if seeking financial aid): April 26, 2027 Final application deadline (subject to available spots): May 28, 2027
Applications to the Playwriting Institute will open Winter 2027. All students will be reviewed for admission in the same round with the following deadlines:
Online application: April 19, 2027 Supporting material: April 26, 2027 Regular admission decisions sent: May 7, 2027