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. 17 | Applications begin for Fall 2021 |
Sep. 16 |
First day to apply for housing |
Oct. 1 |
First day to submit your FAFSA for Fall 2021. The FAFSA is an important part of applying for financial aid. |
Oct. 1-31 |
Submit your application for FREE all month long in October (no application fee) |
Nov. 2 |
On-Campus Financial Aid Workshop |
Dec. 4 Jan. 22, 2021 Feb. 19, 2021 Mar. 5, 2021 |
2020 Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
March 19, 26 & 29, 2021 |
Early Registration Days for Fall (Check your email for your invitation to register) |
April 23, 2021 |
Choose WSU Day for Admitted Students |
May 1, 2021 |
Confirm your enrollment at WSU! |
June 22-25, 2021 Jul. 16, 2021 |
New Student Registration Days for Fall. RSVP for your turn to sign up for classes for the day that works best for you! |
Aug. 17, 2021 | New Student Registration – if you haven't attended earlier registration events |
Aug. 19-21, 2021 | New Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend |
Aug. 19, 2021 |
First Day to Begin Living in the Residence Halls! |
Aug. 23, 2021 | First Day of Fall Classes |
Transfer Students Starting in 2021
Oct. 1-31, 2020 |
Apply to WSU for Free! No application fee. |
Oct. 30, 2020 | Registration Day for Spring 2021 |
Jan. 11, 2021 |
Spring Semester Begins |
April 1 |
Fall Transfer Registration |
Jun. 21, 2021 | Registration Days for Fall |
Aug. 17, 2021 |
Registration Days for Fall – if you haven't attended earlier registration |
Aug. 19, 2021 | First Day to Begin Living in the Residence Halls |
Aug. 19-21, 2021 | New Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend. Get everything you need to start your year off right! |
Aug. 23, 2021 | 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.