Important Undergraduate Dates & Deadlines
The following dates and deadlines are for undergraduate admission. Learn more about graduate application deadlines.
Important Dates
Once all documents have been received, please allow four to six weeks for an admissions decision. Students applying for financial aid should apply as early as possible. Priority is given to applicants who have submitted applications by the following dates.
The University Honors College has different deadlines for their applications and scholarships.
October 1
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available to submit
- PSU scholarship application available
June 15
- Enrollment confirmation priority deadline
- Deadline to apply to PSU to be considered for Four Years Free, Transfers Finish Free, WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange), and the Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship
February 1
- PSU scholarship application deadline for the following academic year
May 1
- On-campus housing application priority deadline
Application Dates and Deadlines
These deadlines are for domestic and international undergraduate applicants and international postbaccalaureate applicants.
| Application Term | Term Begins | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Deadline to Submit Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | Late September | August 1, 2019 | September 1, 2020 | September 6, 2020 |
| Winter 2021 | Early January | August 3, 2020 | December 5, 2020 | December 15, 2020 |
| Spring 2021 | Late March | August 3, 2020 | March 5, 2021 | March 15, 2021 |
| Summer 2021 | Mid-June and Mid-July | August 3, 2020 | July 5, 2021 | July 15, 2021 |
| Fall 2021: Freshman | Late September | August 3, 2020 | August 1, 2021 | August 5, 2021 |
| Fall 2021: Transfer | Late September | August 3, 2020 | September 1, 2021 | September 5, 2021 |
Postbaccalaureate Application Dates and Deadlines
These deadlines are for domestic postbaccalaureate applicants only. International postabaccalaureate application deadlines are in the table above.
| Application Term | Term Begins | Application Opens | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2020 | Mid-June and Mid-July | January 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 | September, 2020 | August 1, 2020 | December 8, 2020 |
| Winter 2021 | January 4, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | March 16, 2021 |
| Spring 2021 | March 29, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | June 8, 2021 |
| Summer 2021 | June 21, 2021 | January 1, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
The following undergraduate programs require an additional application for students wishing to enroll in restricted upper-division coursework. Review the program pages for application deadlines, prerequisite courses, and admission requirements.
Programs that Require Separate Application or Audition for Admission
Music: Composition, Education, Jazz, Musicology/Ethnomusicology, Performance, Theory, Voice
Programs that Require Separate Application for Students Wishing to Enroll in Restricted Upper-Division Coursework
Child, Youth, and Family Studies
Engineering