| Application Timeline and Deadlines |
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| Proposed start quarter: Autumn 2016 |
| September | Applications open for all prospective students. |
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| Early Fall | All GRE and TOEFL tests should be taken in early fall to ensure a timely submission. |
| December 1, 2015 |
Application deadline for fellowship and merit-based aid consideration (RA/TA/CA) — MS and Engineer programs. |
| January 12, 2016 | Application deadline for all PhDs. Application deadline for all Master and Engineer degrees without aid. All supporting materials must be received. |
| Mid-March | Target date for all applicants to be notified of admissions decisions. |
| April 15 | Deadline for admitted students to respond to offers of admission via Axess, including offers of funding. |
| May | Deadline to apply for on-campus housing using the Stanford online registration system. |
| September | New Graduate Student Orientation. More information on this event will be distributed to newly admitted students over the summer. |
