August 1: Fall Application for Admission goes live!

In the fall and early winter students should:

• Request to have high school transcripts sent (official or unofficial)
• Schedule an in-person or virtual campus visit
• Take the SAT or ACT (optional)
• Contact our helpful Admissions Counselors with questions

November 1: Early Action Deadline 

Why wait? If you complete your admission application by November 1 you'll be considered for Early Action. Early Action guarantees an admission response by December 31. Admitted Early Action students also receive priority scholarship review and financial aid notification. Students admitted to Western via Early Action have until May 1 to confirm their intent to enroll.

November–April: Notification of Admission and Scholarship Decisions 

Don't worry if you don't hear from us right away. About half of our students receive their admissions decisions after the application deadline. The majority of on-time applicants will receive admission notification by early April. Scholarship awarding will begin in December.

December 1: Begin Applying for Financial Aid

You can file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)* as early as October 1.

Your FAFSA or WASFA must be submitted by January 31 (Western’s priority filing date) to be considered for the most favorable financial aid. Western’s school code is 003802. 

*If you are a resident of Washington State and are ineligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status, you can apply for state financial aid by completing the WASFA.

January 31: Regular Decision Deadline and Priority Scholarship Deadline

This is the last day to submit your application for fall quarter to Western before it’s marked late. On-time applicants get full consideration for merit scholarships. 

January 31: Financial Aid Priority Deadline

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

If you are unable to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status, you can file the Washington State Application for Student Aid (WASFA).

February 1: On-Campus Housing Application Opens

Living on campus your first year is optional, but the majority of first-year students choose to do so. If you are planning to live on campus, you'll need to submit a housing application by May 1.

Mid-March: Financial Aid Offer Notification Begins

Financial aid offer notices will start going out to students with a valid FAFSA based on the date of admission on a rolling 2-week basis.

Missed the deadline? No worries, you can still apply!

Early April: Admitted Student Day

Join us for our Saturday Open House for admitted first-year students! 

Early April: Regular Admission Decision Notifications

We make admission decisions on a rolling basis. Most applicants will receive an admission decision by early April. 

Mid-April: Merit Scholarship Notifications

Merit scholarship recipients are notified by mid-April.

May 1: Confirm Your Enrollment

May 1 is National College Decision Day. 

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May 1: Priority Housing Application Deadline

If you are planning to live on campus, don't forget to submit your housing application by the May 1 priority date. Freshman and Transfer students are guaranteed housing if you apply by this deadline. After May 1, applications are still accepted but housing is offered on a space available basis.

June 1 to late July: Sign up for Fall Advising & Registration

Reserve a space in a Fall Advising & Registration (Fall A&R) Session. Fall A&R Sessions are one-day virtual events and are required for all First-Year/Running Start students. At your session, you will receive advising and register for fall quarter classes.

September: Classes Begin

Welcome to Western—make your plans to move to campus. Classes begin September 24!