Important Dates and Deadlines
For more information, refer to the current semester Academic Calendar.
| Event/Deadline | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| First day of the term | January 12, 2026 | Summer Session start dates vary: Early session: May 11, 2026 |
| Financial Aid (FAFSA) Priority Application Deadline Students’ eligibility for the Stafford loan and Pell Grant programs will continue to be reviewed if students file the FAFSA after the priority deadline. Learn more about financial aid. | February 21, 2025 | TBD |
| Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Admission Applications | August 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
| Undergraduate Admissions Application Deadline | December 5, 2025 | Early Session: April 10, 2026 Late Session: May 22, 2026 |
| Transcript due date | December 15, 2025 | Early Session: April 24, 2026 Late Session: June 5, 2026 |
| Former Student Application for Reinstatement Open Date | September 1, 2025 | N/A |
| Application for Reinstatement Deadline - Returning Students | December 15, 2025 Conditions due December 22, 2025 | N/A |
| Application for Reinstatement Deadline - Continuing Students | January 7, 2026 Conditions due January 8, 2026 | N/A |
| Non-Degree Undergraduate Admissions Application Deadline | January 12, 2026 | May 11 (session start dates and deadlines vary) |
| Tuition Due Date | January 12, 2026 | May 11 (session start dates and tuition deadlines vary) |
| Registration Dates | November 3, 2025 - January 18, 2026 | March 4 - June 19 |
| Graduation Application Deadline (after this date late fees apply) | March 6, 2026 | TBA |
| Commencement | May 2026, date TBD | No summer commencement |
| Graduation Clearing Dates | TBA | TBA |
*For students who wish to take courses as a non-degree seeking student, please email online.admissions@wsu.edu regarding late application options.