BYU Admissions Fall 2027: Deadlines and How to Apply

Student Life November 7, 2026 6 min read ✓ Updated November 7, 2026

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If you're applying to BYU to start in Fall 2027, the date that matters now is Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026: the final freshman deadline, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. The priority deadline, Nov. 2, has passed. Scholarship applications close Jan. 2, 2027, and decisions come out Feb. 15, 2027.

Every date below is from BYU Enrollment Services' deadline page, checked Nov. 7, 2026.

Freshman deadlines

Term	Application opens	Priority deadline	Final deadline	Decisions
Spring, Summer or Fall 2027	Aug. 26, 2026	Nov. 2, 2026	Dec. 15, 2026	Feb. 15, 2027
Winter 2028	April 1, 2027	None	Aug. 2, 2027	Aug. 30, 2027

The scholarship application is due Jan. 2, 2027. All BYU deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the day listed.

Transfer and returning students

Applicant	Term	Early deadline	Final deadline	Decisions
Transfer	Fall 2027	Dec. 15, 2026	June 1, 2027	Feb. 15 (early); June 28, 2027 (final)
Transfer	Spring or Summer 2027	None	Dec. 15, 2026	Feb. 15, 2027
Returning (former) student	Fall 2027	Dec. 15, 2026	June 1, 2027	Feb. 15 (early); June 28, 2027 (final)
Returning student	Winter 2028	None	Oct. 1, 2027	Oct. 25, 2027

Transfer applicants must apply by Dec. 15 and former students must file the return form by Dec. 15 to be considered for scholarships. Our BYU and Utah transfer guide covers credits and what transfers.

What you need to apply

BYU's how-to-apply page lists the steps:

Schedule the ecclesiastical endorsement early. "The Ecclesiastical Endorsement is required for all applicants," BYU says. It includes two interviews in which you review the Honor Code. Our Honor Code explainer covers what it asks.
Enter your high school classes. If your school is U.S.-accredited, you type your courses into the application. If not, you need a credential evaluation first, from IERF or The Evaluation Company, which BYU warns can take several weeks.
Check for an English proficiency requirement. The application tells you after the personal information section whether you need an English test.
Line up documents: college transcripts if you've taken college classes, translated school records if needed, and contact information for recommenders.
Apply at apply.byu.edu. The application adapts to your situation, so what it asks can change as you go.

BYU warns that "all required application materials must be received by BYU by the appropriate deadline, so start early."

Test scores

BYU has been test-optional since 2020, The Daily Universe reported, and it has used a holistic review since 2018. Its how-to-apply page notes that ACT or SAT scores may be required in some cases, so submit them if the application asks.

Demand is high

The Daily Universe reported in November 2025 that BYU's applications kept climbing, with the most since the university adopted holistic review in 2018, and that the 2025 freshman class was one of the largest in BYU's history. BYU's deadline page doesn't publish an admit rate.

After you're admitted

Once you're in, the costs and the calendar come next: see BYU tuition for 2026-27, our BYU student guide, and, if you're weighing both Provo-area schools, UVU tuition for 2026-27.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BYU application deadline for Fall 2027?

For freshmen, the final deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. The priority deadline was Nov. 2, 2026. Decisions are released Feb. 15, 2027.

When is the BYU scholarship deadline?

January 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time, for freshman, transfer and returning students.

When does BYU release admission decisions for Fall 2027?

February 15, 2027, for freshmen who apply by Dec. 15. Transfer students who apply by the Dec. 15 early deadline also hear Feb. 15; those who apply by the June 1 final deadline hear by June 28, 2027.

Does BYU require the ACT or SAT?

BYU has been test-optional since 2020, The Daily Universe reported. Its how-to-apply page says test scores may be required in some cases, so follow what the application asks for.

Does every BYU applicant need an ecclesiastical endorsement?

Yes. BYU says the Ecclesiastical Endorsement is required for all applicants. It includes two interviews in which the applicant reviews the Honor Code.

What is the transfer deadline for BYU Fall 2027?

The early deadline is Dec. 15, 2026, and the final deadline is June 1, 2027. Transfer applicants must apply by Dec. 15 to be considered for scholarships.

Can I apply to BYU for Winter 2028?

Yes. The Winter 2028 freshman application opens April 1, 2027, with a final deadline of Aug. 2, 2027 and decisions Aug. 30, 2027.

Does BYU admit students with a lot of college credit?

BYU's application page says applicants with 90 or more graded semester credit hours are rarely admitted, and it encourages them to finish a bachelor's degree first.

Sources

The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.

Application Deadlines, BYU Enrollment Services. Checked November 7, 2026.
BYU Enrollment Services: How to Apply, BYU Enrollment Services. Checked November 7, 2026.
The BYU application deadline for freshman applicants is on the horizon, The Daily Universe. Checked November 7, 2026.

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