Key Dates and Deadlines for College Admission

Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions

The college search process can feel overwhelming at times. There are all sorts of dates and deadlines to keep in mind on top of maintaining good grades and making the most of your last year in high school. To help you stay organized, we have compiled helpful dates and deadlines for you.

Admission Application

If you’re interested in attending Wichita State University, you’ll need to apply for admission. There is a $40 application fee that can also be paid online.

• Opens: July 1
• Deadline: No deadline! However, by applying early, you’ll not only learn about and qualify for more scholarship opportunities, but you’ll also be able to submit the housing application and start meeting future roommates.

Freshmen Scholarships

Wichita State’s Freshmen Scholarships are easy to qualify for. All you need to do is apply to WSU by the deadline and you are automatically considered for a freshmen merit or university academic scholarship. There’s no extra application needed!

• Priority Deadline: November 1
• Deadline: December 1

Students who receive a freshmen merit scholarship offer are eligible for reconsideration if they submit a test score improvement by February 1.

Scholarship Competitions

Many of the largest scholarships awarded at Wichita State are done through our annual scholarship competitions, including three of the largest scholarships in Kansas! Each competition has its own requirements and deadlines, with many requiring students apply by October 15 and submit the scholarship application by November 1.  

• Opens: September 1
• Deadline: Varies

You can find and apply for the various scholarship competitions online.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

To apply for financial aid, you’ll want to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on their website. Be sure to enter Wichita State’s school code: 001950.

• Opens: December
• Priority Deadline: March 1
• Deadline: June 30

Students can complete the FAFSA after this date, but the opportunity to receive some types of aid will be greatly reduced.

On-Campus Housing Application

To complete the on-campus housing application, log in to myWSU and find “Campus Housing” under Student Tools. Once you’ve completed the application there is a $75 application fee and $200 prepayment required to secure a space.

• Opens: October 1
• First Early Bird Deadline: December 1

To be in the first round of room selection you’ll want to complete the housing application by December 1. If you have a specific room style you want, I’d highly encourage you to apply early to have your best opportunity to get your preferred room style.

• Second Early Bird Deadline: March 1

The students who submit their housing application between December 1 and March 1 will be in the second round of room selection. Room selection begins in mid-March. Students can complete the housing application after this date and will be able to select a room during open room selection beginning in late April.

I’d encourage you to use a calendar or some sort of organizational tool to help you keep track of important dates and deadlines. Learning to get organized now is a skill that will pay off when you start college.

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