Key Dates & Deadlines
Spring 2027 Term Start
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 1, 2026 | Complete the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); financial aid offer letters sent as students are admitted. |
| Dec. 1, 2026 | Transfer Regular Decision application deadline |
| Dec. 15, 2026 | Target date for beginning spring class registration |
| Jan. 1, 2027 | Enrollment deposit and scholarship upgrade deadline |
| Feb. 1, 2027 | Residence halls open for new students |
| Feb. 4, 2027 | Spring classes begin |
Fall 2027 Term Start
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 2026 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | Early Action I Application deadline |
| March 1, 2027 | Early Action II Application deadline |
| Feb. 1, 2027 | Target date for beginning to send financial aid offers |
| July 1, 2027 | Regular Decision Application deadline* |
| July 1, 2027 | Deadline for submitting transcripts to be considered for a scholarship upgrade |
| Aug. 1, 2027 | Deadline for paying enrollment deposit to hold spot in the incoming class |
| Sept. 4, 2027 | Residence halls open for new students |
| Sept. 8, 2027 |
Fall classes begin |
*Whitworth will continue accepting applications past the regular deadline pending space availability. Contact the Whitworth Office of Admissions at 509.777.4786 or admissions@whitworth.edu with any questions.