Deferred offers refer to a type of admission decision made by universities or colleges, where a student’s application is put on hold and their acceptance is delayed until a later date. This means that the student is not immediately accepted or rejected, but rather their application is reconsidered at a later time, usually after the university has received more information or has made a final decision on their available spots. Deferred offers can be both a source of hope and uncertainty for students, as it gives them a chance to potentially be accepted, but also prolongs the waiting period for a final decision.