Key Dates & Deadlines for Undergraduate Transfer Applicants
| Spring 2026 Term Start | |
|---|---|
| Sept. 1, 2025 | Complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); financial aid offer letters sent as students are admitted. |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Transfer Regular Decision application deadline |
| Dec. 15, 2025 | Target date for beginning spring class registration |
| Jan. 1, 2026 | Enrollment deposit and scholarship upgrade deadline |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | Residence halls open for new students |
| Jan. 29, 2026 | Spring classes begin |
| Fall 2026 Term Start | |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | Complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) |
| Jan. 15, 2026 | Early Action I Application deadline |
| March 1, 2026 | Early Action II Application deadline |
| March 1, 2026 | Target date for beginning to send financial aid offers |
| July 1, 2026 | Regular Decision Application deadline* |
| July 1, 2026 | Deadline for submitting transcripts to be considered for a scholarship upgrade |
| Aug. 1, 2026 | Deadline for paying enrollment deposit to hold spot in the incoming class |
| Sept. 5, 2026 | Residence halls open for new students |
| Sept. 9, 2026 | Fall classes begin |
*Whitworth will continue accepting applications past the regular deadline pending space available. Contact the Whitworth Office of Admissions at 509.777.4786 or admissions@whitworth.edu with any questions.