Important Dates and Deadlines
Important Dates and Deadlines
For more information, refer to the current semester Academic Calendar.
| Event/Deadline | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First day of the term | Jan. 19, 2021 | Summer Session start dates vary: Early session: May 10, 2021 | Aug. 23 |
| 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. | Current students: Nov. 30, 2019 New students: Jan. 31, 2020 | Current students: Nov. 30, 2019 New students: Jan. 31, 2020 | Current students: Nov. 30, 2020 New students: Jan. 31, 2021 |
| Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Admission Applications | CLOSED | OPEN | OPEN |
| Undergraduate Admissions Application Deadline | Dec. 4 (transcripts must be received by Dec. 18) | To start classes on May 10: April 2 | July 23 (transcripts must be received by Aug. 6) |
| Non-Degree Undergraduate Admissions Application Deadline | Jan. 19 | TBD | *Aug. 23 |
| Former Student Reinstatement Deadline | Dec. 23 | TBD | TBD |
| Tuition Due Date | Jan. 19 | May 10 (session start dates and tuition deadlines vary) | Aug. 23 |
| Registration Dates | Nov. 9–Jan. 19 | March 8–June 21 | April 5–Aug. 23 |
| Graduation Application Deadline (after this date late fees apply) | March 5 | May 28 | Oct. 1 |
| Commencement | May 8 | No summer commencement ceremony | Dec. 11 |
| Graduation Clearing Dates | June 18 | Sept. 3 | Feb. 4, 2022 |
*For students who wish to take courses as a non-degree seeking student, please email online.admissions@wsu.edu regarding late application options.