Is the November 1 priority deadline considered an early action or early decision deadline?
No. An early decision deadline is binding, meaning if you are admitted you are committed to attending that school. Applying by our November 1 priority deadline does not commit you to attending the University of Maryland if you gain admission. Our priority deadline is similar to an early action deadline, in that it is non-binding and you will hear about your admission decision sooner. We encourage you to apply by our priority deadline in order to receive priority consideration for admission and for merit scholarships and invitations to special programs. The majority of applicants do apply by our priority deadline.
