Important Dates for New Students
Here are some important dates to keep in mind as you count down the days to your first semester at WSU.
First Year Students Starting in 2021
| Aug. 18 | New Student Registration Day for Fall—this is the final registration day to create your Fall 2021 class schedule |
| Aug. 19-22 | New Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend |
| Aug. 23 | First Day of Fall Classes |
First Year Students Starting in 2022
| Aug. 16 | Application opens begin for Fall 2022 |
| Sep. 15 |
First day for admitted students to apply for housing |
| Oct. 1 |
First day to submit your FAFSA for Fall 2022. The FAFSA is your first step to applying for financial aid. |
| Oct. 1-31 |
It's College Knowledge Month in Minnesota! Submit your application for free all month long in October. |
| Dec. 3 |
Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
| Jan. 21 |
Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
| Feb. 18 |
Virtual Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
| March 4 |
Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
| March 25 |
Early Registration Day Create your Fall 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for Fall 2022 at WSU. |
| April 1 |
Early Registration Day Create your Fall 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for Fall 2022 at WSU. |
| April 8 | Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
| May 1 | Confirm your enrollment with Winona State through your My Warrior Life portal! |
| June 21-24 |
Registration Week Create your Fall 2022 class schedules one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, pick up your WSU laptop and more to put your best foot forward this fall! |
| July 15 |
Registration Day Create your Fall 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for your new semester at WSU. |
| Aug. 16 |
Registration Day Create your Fall 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for your new semester at WSU. |
| Aug. 22 | First Day of Fall Classes |
Transfer Students Starting in 2021
| Aug. 17 |
Transfer Student Registration Day for Fall—this is the final registration day to create your Fall 2021 class schedule |
| Aug. 19-22 |
Welcome Weekend |
| Aug. 20 |
Transfer Students Group Meeting at 9am in Pasteur 133 |
| Aug. 23 | First Day of Fall Classes |
Transfer Students Starting in 2022
| Oct. 1 |
First day to submit your FAFSA for Fall 2022. The FAFSA is your first step to applying for financial aid. |
| Oct. 1-31 |
It's College Knowledge Month in Minnesota! Submit your application for free all month long in October. |
| Oct. 29 |
Transfer Registration Day Create your Spring 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for your new semester at WSU. |
| Dec. 3 |
Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
| Jan. 7 |
Transfer Registration Day Create your Spring 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for your new semester at WSU. |
| Jan. 10 |
Spring Semester Begins |
| Jan. 21 |
Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
| Feb. 18 |
Virtual Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
| March 4 |
Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
| March 31 |
Transfer Registration Day Create your Fall 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for Fall 2022 at WSU. |
| June 20 |
Transfer Registration Day Create your Fall 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for Fall 2022 at WSU. |
| July 15 | Transfer Registration Day Create your Fall 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for Fall 2022 at WSU. |
| Aug. 16 |
Registration Day Create your Fall 2022 class schedule one-on-one with an academic advisor, get your student ID card, and more to prepare for your new semester at WSU. |
| Aug. 17-21 |
Welcome Weekend and Orientation Activities |
| Aug. 22 | First Day of Fall Classes |
Be sure to check the Academic Calendar for a complete list of important dates for the entire academic year.
The WSU Events Calendar has all of the events going on during the semester as well.
