Application Process
Merrimack looks for applicants who will contribute to our community. We do this by evaluating a number of factors, including academic performance, extracurricular activities and evidence of leadership and character.
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Dates to Remember
| Application Deadline | Admission/Financial Aid Decision | Deposit Due at Merrimack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman Early Decision | November 15 | Early December | January 15 |
| Freshman Early Action | November 30 | Early December | May 1 |
| Freshman Regular Admission | February 15 | Beginning mid-March | May 1 |
| Freshman financial aid | February 15 | Beginning mid-March | n/a |
| Transfer for fall semester | August 19 | Rolling (begins in March) | noted in acceptance leter |
| Transfer for spring semester | December 1, priority; rolling thereafter | Rolling (begins in November) | December 1 or otherwise noted |
| Transfer financial aid | August 19 for fall; December 1 for spring | Rolling (begins in March for fall; begins in November for spring) | n/a |
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