Dates & Deadlines
Keep track of your timeline for your semester of entry to ensure you don't miss important deadlines.
Freshman Application Deadlines
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | Dec. 1, 2026 |
Please review the following for additional dates and deadlines:
Freshman Admissions
- ASAP: Submit FAFSA to UWF. UWF's school code is 003955.
- Oct. 15: Admissions decisions released, rolling thereafter.
- Dec. 1: Application/Scholarship Priority Deadline.
- Dec. 2: Orientation registration opens.
- Early March: Housing contracts open.
- April 1: Final Application and Materials Deadline.
- May 1: Confirmation deadline to accept your offer of admission.
- May 10: First day of classes (Parts of Term 1, 2, 10, and 96). Please note that first-time-in-college students starting in the summer cannot begin terms that start May 10.
- June 14: First day of classes (Part of Term 4).
- June 21: First day of classes (Part of Term 90).
- June 24: First day of classes (Part of Term 3).
- Aug. 1: Freshman admissions application opens.
- Oct. 1: Estimated date the 2026-2027 FAFSA opens. UWF's school code is 003955.
- Oct. 15: Admissions decisions begin, rolling thereafter.
- Dec. 1: Application/Scholarship Priority Deadline.
- Dec. 2: Orientation registration opens.
- Feb. 3: Housing contracts open.
- Jan. 30: Submit FAFSA and complete all financial aid requirements. UWF's school code is 003955.
- April 1: Final Application and Materials Deadline
- April 17*: New-student housing contract closes.
- May 1: Deadline to Confirm and register for New Student Orientation.
- May: Class registration begins.
- Aug. 17: First day of classes (Parts of Term 1 and 2).
*Contract will close sooner if capacity is reached.
- Dec. 1: Final Application and Materials Deadline.
- ASAP: Submit FAFSA to UWF. UWF's school code is 003955.
- Upon offer: Confirm to accept your offer of admission.
- Dec. 2: Orientation registration opens. Course registration will take place in conjunction with orientation. Visit Orientation for more information.
- Jan. 6: First day of classes (Parts of Term 1 and 2).
Academic Calendar
The Registrar's academic calendar displays open registration information, deadlines, and University holidays.
Academic Dates & DeadlinesTransfer Deadlines
Students who have earned 12 or more college credit hours after graduating from high school are considered transfers.