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Find Your Future Faster. Apply Early Action to Moravian University.

Your senior year should be about making memories, not stressing over college applications. With Early Action, you get an admission decision and scholarship offer in as little as two weeks—non-binding, completely free, and no essay required.

Applications received between August 1 and November 15 will have an admission decision and admission scholarship offer within two weeks once applications start being reviewed in early October. So you can relax and enjoy the holiday season and the rest of high school knowing that you’ve found your home for the next four years. 

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What is Early Action?

Moravian University has Early Action which is different from Early Decision. If you are accepted to Moravian through Early Action, you are not required to attend (though we would certainly like you to!) Early Decision is, generally, an application process that requires you to withdraw all other applications and commit if accepted. Early Action is designed to give you an answer quickly about your application and provide you with information upfront during your college search, without feeling the added pressure of making a commitment without having all of your questions answered.

Benefits of Applying Early Action

Wondering if you should apply Early Action? Here’s why we think you should! 

  • Why Choose Early Action? Get all the perks of applying early without the high-pressure commitment.
  • Fast, Non-Binding Decision. Apply between August 1 and November 15. Hear back within 2 weeks starting in early October. If accepted, you’re not locked in—you still have until May 1 to decide!
  • Guaranteed $30,000+/Year Admission Award. Every Early Action applicant automatically qualifies for a guaranteed minimum admission award of $30,000 per year.
  • $0 Application Fee & No Essay. Applying is fast, easy, and completely free. We skip the essay so you can focus on showing us who you are.
  • Early Access to Apple Technology. Deposit by December 15 to get your Moravian-issued Apple tech shipped directly to your door before spring, or pick it up at Accepted Students Day!*
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For Students:

Take Control of Your Senior Year

  • Zero Pressure: Early Action gives you an answer quickly without forcing you to withdraw other applications.
  • Holiday Peace of Mind: Know where you stand before winter break so you can relax and enjoy senior milestones.
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For Parents & Families:

Value, Clarity, and Financial Transparency

  • Instant Affordability: Receive your guaranteed merit award alongside your acceptance letter—no guessing games.
  • Need-Based Aid: File your FAFSA with Moravian Code 003301 in December to receive your complete financial aid package promptly.
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For Counselors:

A Streamlined Path for Your Students

  • Low-Barrier Application: Free Common App or Moravian App with no required essay.
  • Rapid Turnaround: Fast decisions help your students build a solid backstop early in the admissions cycle.

Early Action vs. Early Decision 

FeatureMoravian Early ActionTypical Early Decision
Binding Commitment?No – You choose by May 1Yes – Must attend if accepted
Withdraw Other Apps? NoYes
Turnaround Time2 Weeks (starting early Oct)Varies
Application Fee$0Varies
Guaranteed Aid$30,000/yr MinimumVaries

*Apple technology is provided exclusively to full-time, first-year undergraduate and transfer students enrolled in mostly on-campus classes. Graduate and online-only undergraduate students are not eligible. Deposit required by December 15, 2026, for early technology shipment.
 

Scholarships and Financial Aid

All students are automatically considered for a scholarship upon review of their application for admission, regardless of Early Action or Regular Decision status. 

If you wish to be considered for need-based aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and include Moravian University’s school code (003301) when the FAFSA application becomes available in December. 

*Please note that in order to allow for shipments to be placed ahead of time, you will need to submit your enrollment deposit by December 15, 2026, if you would like to participate in early tech shipment. You can also pick up your Apple Technology at or following one of our accepted students days!

*Apple technology is provided exclusively to full-time, first-year undergraduate and transfer students enrolled in mostly on-campus classes. Graduate and online-only undergraduate students are not eligible.