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Dates and Deadlines

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Be sure to meet deadlines for your intended start semester as a UWF transfer student.


  • December: FAFSA opens for 2024-2025. UWF's school code is 003955.
  • Dec. 1: Orientation registration opens (optional).
  • Jan. 31: Housing contracts open (will close May 1).
  • May 1: Submit FAFSA to UWF with all outstanding requirements completed. UWF's school code is 003955.
  • Upon offer: Confirm to accept your offer of admission.
  • April 1: Application/Scholarship Priority Deadline.
  • April 22: Class registration begins. Once admitted, complete your Next Steps and schedule advising.
  • May 1: New-student housing contract closes.
  • July 12*: Final deadline to submit application with all required materials.
  • July 24*: Final day for transfer admission. 
  • July 26*: Final transfer confirmation deadline.
  • Aug. 19: First day of classes (Parts of Term 1 and 2).
  • Oct. 14: First day of classes (Part of Term 3).

*Only select online academic programs are still accepting applications (Clinical Laboratory Sciences MLT to MLS, Health Sciences, Health Administration, Nursing RN to BSN and Public Health) until the beginning of October.

Academic Calendar

The Registrar's academic calendar displays open registration information, deadlines, and University holidays.

Academic Calendar