Important Dates and Deadlines
For more information, refer to the current semester Academic Calendar.
| Event/Deadline | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First day of the term | Jan. 9, 2023 | Summer Session start dates vary: Early session: May 8, 2023 | Aug. 21 |
| 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, 2021 New students: Jan. 31, 2022 | Priority deadline does not apply | Current students: Nov. 30, 2022 New students: Jan. 31, 2023 |
| Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Admission Applications | Opens Sept. 1, 2022 | Opens Sept. 1, 2022 | CLOSED |
| Undergraduate Admissions Application Deadline | Dec. 2 (transcripts must be received by Dec. 16) | To start classes on May 8: March 31 | July 21 (transcripts must be received by Aug. 5) |
| Former Student Application for Reinstatement Open Date | Sept. 1 | Sept. 1 | Sept. 1 |
| Application for Reinstatement Deadline | Jan. 4 | Deadline varies with sessions | Aug. 4 |
| Reinstatement Conditions Deadline | Jan. 6 | Deadline varies with sessions | Aug. 11 |
| Non-Degree Undergraduate Admissions Application Deadline | *Aug. 21 | ||
| Tuition Due Date | Jan. 9 | May 8 (session start dates and tuition deadlines vary) | Aug. 21 |
| Registration Dates | Nov. 7–Jan. 13 | March 6–June 19 | March 6–Aug. 27 |
| Graduation Application Deadline (after this date late fees apply) | March 3 | May 26 | Oct. 6 |
| Commencement | May 6 | No summer commencement | Dec. 9 |
| Graduation Clearing Dates | June 16 | Sept. 1 | Feb. 1 |
*For students who wish to take courses as a non-degree seeking student, please email online.admissions@wsu.edu regarding late application options.