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Dates and Deadlines

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Be sure to meet deadlines for your intended start semester as a UWF transfer student.


  • December: FAFSA opens for 2025-2026. UWF's school code is 003955.
  • Dec. 2: Orientation registration opens (optional).
  • Feb. 3: Housing contracts open (will close May 1).
  • Upon offer: Confirm to accept your offer of admission.
  • April 1: Application/Scholarship Priority Deadline.
  • April 21: Class registration begins. Once admitted, complete your Next Steps and schedule advising.
  • May 1: Submit FAFSA to UWF with all outstanding requirements completed. UWF's school code is 003955.
  • May 1*: New-student housing contract closes.
  • Early August**: Final deadline to submit application with all required materials.
  • Aug. 25: First day of classes (Parts of Term 1 and 2).
  • Oct. 20: First day of classes (Part of Term 3).

*Contract will close sooner if capacity is reached. 

**Subject to adjustment based upon enrollment capacity.

Academic Calendar

The Registrar's academic calendar displays open registration information, deadlines, and University holidays.

Academic Calendar