Important Dates and Deadlines
For more information, refer to the current semester Academic Calendar.
| Event/Deadline | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | Summer 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First day of the term | Aug. 23 | Jan. 10, 2022 | Summer Session start dates vary: Early session: May 9, 2022 |
| 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, 2020 New students: Jan. 31, 2021 | Current students: Nov. 30, 2020 New students: Jan. 31, 2021 | Current students: Nov. 30, 2020 New students: Jan. 31, 2021 |
| Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Admission Applications | CLOSED | OPEN | OPEN |
| Undergraduate Admissions Application Deadline | July 30 (transcripts must be received by Aug. 6) | Dec. 3 (transcripts must be received by Dec. 17) | To start classes on May 9: April 1 |
| Former Student Application for Reinstatement Open Date | Aug. 16 | Mid-October | February |
| Application for Reinstatement Deadline | Jan. 3 | May 2 | |
| Reinstatement Conditions Deadline | Jan. 7 | May 9 | |
| Non-Degree Undergraduate Admissions Application Deadline | *Aug. 23 | *Jan. 10 | *May 20 |
| Tuition Due Date | Aug. 23 | Jan. 10 | May 9 (session start dates and tuition deadlines vary) |
| Registration Dates | April 5–Aug. 29 | Nov. 8–Jan. 16 | March 7–June 20 |
| Graduation Application Deadline (after this date late fees apply) | Oct. 1 | March 4 | May 27 |
| Commencement | Dec. 11 | May 7 | No summer commencement ceremony |
| Graduation Clearing Dates | Feb. 4 | June 17 | Sept. 2 |
*For students who wish to take courses as a non-degree seeking student, please email online.admissions@wsu.edu regarding late application options.