Responses The Admissions Committee notifies applicants of its decision the first week of April. Orientation materials are mailed to all matriculating students and made available in May on the Admissions web site. Before registration, all transcripts or documents of required coursework not completed by February 15 must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Deferral Deferrals are granted only if an unforeseen circumstance arises that prevents you from attending SAIS for the semester in which you applied. Applicants should only apply for the semester in which they expect to attend.
Deferrals are valid for only one year.
You must petition to be granted a deferral. Visit the deferral page for the most updated information. Candidates interested in reapplying should follow the procedures described on the reapplication page . Inquiries and completed applications should be sent to the Admissions Office. International Students Applicants from outside the United States must meet all the basic requirements for admission to SAIS as described in the program sections.