College of Architecture, Design & Engineering
Early Action

Start Your Jefferson Journey

You're one step closer to joining our community of scholars. Our Early Action application deadline is quickly approaching on Sunday, November 1. Early Action is non-binding and open to current high school seniors. Students who apply Early Action will receive their admission and academic scholarship decision on December 4.

Academic scholarships for incoming first-year students at Jefferson range up to $26,000 per year.

The best part? We're waiving our $50 application fee now through the deadline. Enter the fee waiver code FUTURE on the Jefferson supplemental application if you apply on CommonApp.

Redefine Possible

To redefine possible, we dare to ask the bold questions. But asking tough questions isn’t enough — we need to answer them. By converging people, ideas and perspectives, we find innovative solutions for real-world problems. We focus on our craft to drive progress and growth in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion & textiles, health, medicine, nursing, science and social science.

Jefferson is changing higher education to provide our students with unparalleled value. Through our distinctive and award-winning 21st-century curriculum, we are preparing students with the skills they need to succeed.

East Falls Campus Open House & Scholarship Day

Join us on Sunday, November 8, for an opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and current students while experiencing campus life firsthand. Explore your academic program of interest, learn about the admissions and financial aid processes, and discover what makes our student community unique. Your visit will include lunch, a guided campus tour, and behind-the-scenes tours of our studios and lab spaces.

Students applying for the Fall 2027 semester will also have the opportunity to learn more about the Bicentennial Scholarship, including the next steps toward earning a full-tuition scholarship.