Important Dates for Prospective and Incoming Students
AUGUSTAdmission and scholarship applications open.WSU admissions Honors College admissions Note: The Honors College application will remain open until capacity for the incoming class has been reached. WSU general scholarship and more information about scholarships can be found on the Student Financial Services website. | OCTOBEROctober 1 – The FAFSA and WASFA (Washington Application for Financial Aid) open.Learn more about the FAFSA and the WASFA from WSU Student Financial Services. |
JANUARYJanuary 31– Deadline for WSU general scholarship applications.Priority date to file the FAFSA and the WASFA. | MARCHMarch 15 – Priority date to submit financial aid documents if selected for verification.March 31 – Priority deadline for fall semester admission to WSU |
MAYMay 1 – Confirm your admission.Complete your CougReady Step 1 Module. The link will be sent over when you register for New Coug Orientation. Priority date for all new students to complete their residence hall application. All new students who apply before the priority deadline of May 1 will be considered equally in the first round of our placement process. Priority for the spaces in Elmina White Honors Hall is given to Honors students who request the hall as their top choice by May 1. Fraternity and sorority recruitment info goes out. If you’ve been accepted to the University and have not received this information by the end of May, contact Panhellenic Council or Interfraternity Council recruitment for details. | JUNEComplete your online advising consultation and course registration BEFORE you attend your New Coug Orientation session. June - August: Attend your scheduled Orientation Session. Program delivery and length vary by session. |
Summer AdvantageBuild a solid foundation for your college career with a 4-week, 7-credit head start on making the transition from high school to college. |
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JULYNew Coug Orientation If you can’t attend in June, you can choose from several sessions in July or early August. | Week of Welcome for all new students takes place the week before fall semester classes begin. Be sure to attend WSU Convocation the Friday before classes start. |
Admission to the Honors College
The Honors College application will remain open until capacity for the incoming class has been reached.
Visit the Honors College
Learn more about WSU and the Honors College by visiting during one of the many campus events for prospective students.