Key Dates & Deadlines
For New First-Year Students Applying for Fall 2027
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 2026 | Application open |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available |
| Nov. 15, 2026 | Early Action I application deadline |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | Early Action II application deadline |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | FAFSA deadline for early financial aid offers |
| Feb. 1, 2027 | Target date for beginning to send financial aid offers |
| March 1, 2027 | Deadline for submitting transcripts to be considered for a scholarship upgrade |
| March 1, 2027 | Regular application deadline. Applications will be accepted after this date on a space-available basis. |
| May 1, 2027 | Deadline for paying enrollment deposit to hold spot in the incoming class. Deposits will be accepted after this date on a space-available basis. |
| Sept. 4, 2027 | Residence halls open for new students |
| Sept. 8, 2027 | Fall classes begin |
For Students Enrolling in the 2026-27 Academic Year
| Date(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 5, 2026 | Residence halls open for new first-year and transfer students |
| Sept. 5-8, 2026 | New Student Orientation |
| Sept. 7, 2026 | Residence halls open for returning students |
| Sept. 8, 2026 | Academic Advising Day |
| Sept. 9, 2026 | Day and evening classes begin |
| Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2026 | Fall Break (no classes on Oct. 30, classes resume 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2) |
| Nov. 25-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes Nov. 25-27; campus offices closed Nov. 26-27) |
| Dec. 15-18, 2026 | Final exams week |
| Dec. 19, 2026-Jan. 4, 2027 | Christmas Break (residence halls close on Dec. 19, 2026) |
| Jan. 4, 2027 | Residence halls open for Jan Term |
| Jan. 6, 2027 | Jan Term begins |