UDC Delivers a Unique College Experience


Choose UDC, and you won’t just earn a degree; you’ll gain access to an entire community of people, resources, and opportunities that only a school in the District can provide.

UDC serves the unique needs of first-time college students. In fact, many of our students are first-generation college students. That’s why UDC focuses on delivering quality, value, and strong student life by offering:

  • Access to majors that target top careers
  • Expert professors who focus on teaching and learning
  • Vibrant location and campus life
  • Affordable tuition

Freshman (First-Time College Student)

  1. You seek either an Associate degree or a Bachelor’s degree from UDC
  2. You have graduated from high school or successfully passed the GED, but have not attended any other college or university (either inside or outside the U.S.).

Take the Next Steps, Today!

We invite you to visit to learn more about our green roof, new engineering laboratories, and the student center that is now in progress.

More information: step-by-step admissions guide, admissions standards and application documents

Undergraduate Application Deadline

Term US Students International Students
Fall August 1 Apr 30
Spring January 1 Sep 1
Summer I May 1 There are no International Admissions in the Summer
Summer II May 15 There are no International Admissions in the Summer
No Graduate admissions for Summer term

Explanation of Admission Deadlines

Graduate Application Deadline

Term US Students International Students
Fall March 15 February 15
Spring October 15 September 15
No Graduate admissions for Summer term

Explanation of Admission Deadlines
Priority Application Deadline for the Ph.D. in Urban Leadership and Entrepreneurship is April 15