Wichita State University
Kayla Klein
Kayla serves as the director of communications for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions here at Wichita State. She is a proud Wichita State alum and enjoys spending time with her dog, coaching volleyball and volunteering in the community.
Bobby Gandu, Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Initiatives and Director
of Admissions, talks with a student and parent at Wichita State Activate: An Application
Kick-Off Event.Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions
The college search process can feel overwhelming at times. There are all sorts of dates and deadlines to keep in mind on top of maintaining good grades and making the most of your last year in high school. To help you stay organized, we have compiled helpful dates and deadlines for you.
| DATE | TASK |
|---|---|
| July 1 | Wichita State admissions application opens |
| Aug. 1 | Common App opens |
| Oct. 1 |
Housing application opens Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens |
| Nov. 1 |
Admissions deadline for scholarship competitions Institutional scholarship application opens |
| Nov. 8 |
Scholarship competition application deadline |
| Late November |
Scholarship competitions take place on campus* |
| Dec. 1 |
Admission priority deadline for freshmen scholarships FAFSA priority deadline Housing first early bird deadline |
| Feb. 1 | |
| March 1 |
Institutional scholarship application deadline Housing second early bird deadline |
| April |
Room assignments begin |
| May 1 |
Scholarship acceptance deadline Final test score and GPA deadline for freshmen scholarship reconsideration |
| June 1 |
Enrollment deadline for freshmen scholarships |
| June 30 |
FAFSA deadline |
| Mid-July |
Bills become available on student accounts |
| August |
* - Not all scholarships competitions take place on campus, but many do. More details are available on the scholarship competition webpage.
I would encourage you to use a calendar or some sort of organizational tool to help you keep track of important dates and deadlines. Learning to get organized now is a skill that will pay off when you start college.
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