Deferral Policy

One-year deferrals are granted on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances. Deferrals are typically granted to students with compelling reasons for postponing enrollment, or for students pursuing one of the School of Law’s dual degree programs.

Deferral requests must be submitted in writing to the Office of Admissions by June 1. (Students admitted after June 1 will not be considered for deferrals.)
There is no guarantee that your deferral request will be approved. Applicants whose requests are denied must reapply for admission.
Federal financial aid commitments cannot be deferred to a subsequent year, since awards of need-based assistance will require an updated needs analysis. Should you be granted a one-year deferral, merit scholarship awards may be deferred on a case-by-case basis.
Students approved for a one-year deferral are required to sign a Deferral Agreement, agreeing to:
- submit a tuition deposit by the deadline noted in your original admission letter
- withdraw any pending applications or commitments to other law schools
- not seek admission to other law programs during the one-year deferral period
- reconfirm your intention to enroll (via the School of Law’s Deferral Update Form) in January of the following year