Important Dates & Deadlines

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Go here for the WSU Official Calendar - Registrar  March March  17-18  2008 - Destination! Out of State Students Only If you’ve been admitted to Washington State University but haven’t decided if WSU is right for you, this is the program to attend. You’ll receive the information you need to decide whether to make WSU your destination.   April April  3-5, 2008 - Future Cougars of Color Future Cougars of Color is a visitation program for high-achieving high school students, with scholarships worth as much as $40,000 (over four years). It is just one way WSU demonstrates a commitment to diversity and acknowledges the benefit we all receive from a talented, diverse student body. April 5, 2008 - Preview for Juniors If you are a high school junior with questions about how to prepare for college, what majors are available and how they match your interests, or what faculty are really like, then this program will provide you with the information you need to begin planning your academic future.  April 6-7,  2006 - Transfer Student Registration Days  April 20-21,  2006 - Transfer Student Registration Days This program is packed with activities designed to help transferring students make the transition to Washington State University. The session will include detailed information about your major, register you for classes, and provide insight into valuable campus resources and services. April 21, 2008 - Destination! If you’ve been admitted to Washington State University but haven’t decided if WSU is right for you, this is the program to attend. You’ll receive the information you need to decide whether to make WSU your destination.   May  May  1, 2008 - Tuition deposits due. If you've been offered admission as a freshman or transfer student, your $200 tuition deposit will confirm your space at the University.  If this payment  poses a financial hardship, students should contact the Office of Admissions directly, toll free at 1-888-468-6978 and ask about deferring this payment until the beginning of the semester. May  2, 2008 - Last day of WSU Spring 2008 term.   May  5, 2008 - 1st day of classes for Block A Summer Session                              (for more information about Summer Session,                               go here.) May 2008 - Fraternity and Sorority Rush information Fraternity and sorority recruitment information disseminated. If you’ve been accepted to the University and have not received this information by the end of May, call the Office of Residence Life at 509-335-2611 or 509-335-RUSH. May 23, 2008 - Deadline for payment of summer tuition           for courses beginning between May 5th and June 1st and/or             for for 12-week courses & internships. June Attend Alive! Alive! is an action-packed three-day (two-day for transfer students) orientation and registration program offered during the summer months and designed to prepare you for the start of classes in the fall. Whether you're a freshman, transfer student, or parent, you'll find things to interest and excite you.  More information may be found here. June  2, 2008 -  1st day of classes for Block B Summer Session. 1st day of aid release for students who are registered for   Block B only. 2nd disbursement of Stafford loans for those students  whose aid released on May 5th. Mid June 2008 - Housing & Dining Information Residence hall and room assignments are available to students beginning in mid-June through the WSU portal. Students can view this information by accessing their myWSU account at www.mywsu.edu. Your application date determines your priority for housing; returning the housing contract as soon as possible gives you a better chance of obtaining the living arrangements you prefer.   June 16, 2008 - 1st day of classes for Block C Summer Session. 1st day of aid release for students who are registered for  Block C only. June 20th, 2008 - Deadline for payment of summer tuition           for courses beginning between June 2nd and July 25th. June 2008 - Financial Aid Status If you applied for financial aid and have not yet heard from the Office of Student Financial Aid, contact us at 509-335-9711 or at finaid@wsu.edu   July Attend Alive! Alive! is an action-packed three-day (two-day for transfer students) orientation and registration program offered during the summer months and designed to prepare you for the start of classes in the fall. Whether you're a freshman, transfer student, or parent, you'll find things to interest and excite you.  More information may be found here. Early July - Student loan applications will begin to be available. July 29, 2008 - Summer Session ends August Attend Alive! Alive! is an action-packed three-day (two-day for transfer students) orientation and registration program offered during the summer months and designed to prepare you for the start of classes in the fall. Whether you're a freshman, transfer student, or parent, you'll find things to interest and excite you.  More information may be found here. Early August - If you did not attend Alive!, you will receive your                              academic advisor assignment in the mail. Mid-August - Fall Orientation                              For those students who did not attend Alive!                              Summer Orientation, plan to come to Fall                              Orientation. The program offers a two day session                              of activities, workshops, speakers, and special                              events. It is an experience that will ease your                              concerns, assist and advise you in course selection                              and registration, and answer your questions about                              campus life. In addition, Fall Orientation offers                              opportunities to meet new people and make the                              most of your first days on campus. August 20, 2008 - 1st day of classes for Fall 2008 term. Tuition Due Dates   September   September 2008 - WSU Football Weekends  Get the best of both worlds. At Washington State University, world-class academics and Pac-10 athletics share the same bold spirit. If you are going to be in Pullman for the game, please join us for a campus tour as well. Watch for the excitement of Cougar football in 2008: September 6 - California Bears September 27 - Oregon Ducks (Homecoming) Note: Tour registration does NOT include game tickets. October Future Students - Apply for admission and scholarships.      Apply on-line     Pick up an application - From your high school or community college counselor - From WSU Office of Admissions at 888-GO-TO-WSU     (888-468-6978). October 1, 2008 - Spring 2009 semester priority application date. October  10, 2008 - Washington State University Preview,                                    (a campus visitation program for future students.) October 18,  2008 - WSU Football Weekends  Get the best of both worlds. At Washington State University, world-class academics and Pac-10 athletics share the same bold spirit. If you are going to be in Pullman for the game, please join us for a campus tour as well. Watch for the excitement of Cougar football in 2008: October 18 - USC Trojans Note: Tour registration does NOT include game tickets. October 24, 2008 - Washington State University Preview,                                    (a campus visitation program for future students.)   November  November 1, 2008 - Washington State University Preview                                          (a campus visitation program for freshman                                          and transfer students, and pre-vet).  November 2008 - WSU Football Weekends  Get the best of both worlds. At Washington State University, world-class academics and Pac-10 athletics share the same bold spirit. If you are going to be in Pullman for the game, please join us for a campus tour as well. Watch for the excitement of Cougar football in 2008: November   8 - Arizona Wildcats (Dad's Weekend) November 22 - Washington Huskies (101st Apple Cup) Note: Tour registration does NOT include game tickets.  November 14, 2008 - Washington State University Preview                                         (a campus visitation program for freshman                                          and transfer students, and pre-vet).  November Start applying for scholarships for 2009-2010.       All students (future and currently enrolled) apply for WSU     scholarships. Apply on-line here (not yet available)      When checking with your counselor or the WSU Financial Aid Office for scholarship applications, be sure to ask about: Academic Achievement/Diversity Scholarship Program Glenn Terrell Presidential Scholarships WSU Alumni Association Scholarships      For all future and current WSU students        To receive consideration for these awards complete the          WSU Academic Scholarship Application by January 31st          deadline. Exceptions to this deadline are noted in the          scholarship descriptions.       Some awards require a special application from the         Alumni Association. WSU College and Departmental Scholarships       Direct your inquiries about scholarship availability,        application procedures, and deadlines to the department or        college of your field of study.      If you have not yet selected a major, contact the Office of        Scholarship Services for more information about        departmental awards. New and transfer students - Your application for admission will automatically place you into consideration for these awards, however early admission application is essential.   For more information about possible awards, go here   Try our scholarship search pages to locate and/or apply for    local or community scholarships. December    December 1st - The University begins sending notifications of                                   admission for 2009-2010.                                   Please allow adequate time for processing.   December 20, 2008 - Last day of WSU Fall 2007 January  Jan 1, 2009 - FAFSA   The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Application is available online. Jan 3-5, 2009 Spring Orientation January 8, 2009 1st day of Spring 2009 semester. Jan 31, 2009 Application deadline for 2009-10 priority admission. Jan 31, 2009  Scholarship application deadline for 2009-10 Tuition Due Dates   February   March  March  1, 2009 - Priority date for financial aid applicants      for 2009-2010 The Free Application for Federal Student Aid needs to be on-file with the federal processor by this date in order to receive priority application processing.  Applications received after this date will still be considered but funding may be limited.  March  1, 2009 - Priority date for financial aid applicants      for Summer 2009  The summer application & 2006-07 FAFSA must be on file by this date for priority consideration. March  12-16, 2009  Spring Break 2009. March  18-19  2009 - Destination! Out of State Students Only If you’ve been admitted to Washington State University but haven’t decided if WSU is right for you, this is the program to attend. You’ll receive the information you need to decide whether to make WSU your destination.