August  
First day that applications for admission are accepted for the following fall term. Apply online. Aug. 1
September  
Residence Life e-contract available. Sept. 15
October  
New Freshman Scholarships application available.  
November  
Advance registration period for spring term transfer students begins.  
December  
Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the upcoming academic year available this month.  
First day that applications for admission are accepted for the summer term. Apply online.  
Last day for spring applicants to request a refund on the Residence Life pre-payment ($100 is refundable). Dec. 1
February  
Priority deadline to apply for New Freshman Scholarships. Feb. 1
Free Application for Federal Student Aid priority date (not a deadline). Feb. 1
Placement testing and New Student Experience information mailed to admitted students this month.  
Reserve a date for New Student Experience and sign up to take the UW System placement tests.  
April  
Final deadline to apply for New Freshman Scholarships. April 1
First day that applications for admission are accepted for the following spring term. Apply online.  
Advance registration period for fall term transfer students begins.  
Take the UW System placement tests this month.  
May  
Last day to for fall applicants to request a refund on the Residence Life pre-payment ($100 is refundable). May 1
June-July  
Attend New Student Experience (must register for event in advance).  
Send final transcripts to the Office of Admission.  
August-September  
Move-in and Welcome Weekend.  
First day of classes.