Admissions Timeline

Use as a guide on your way to officially becoming a Panther.

Nobody likes a deadline, but they do have a purpose: to keep you on track. And, believe us when we say, there are benefits to staying on track. It gives you a better shot at everything, like additional scholarship money or first dibs on the dorm of your choice. Working through the admissions process can feel complicated, but that’s why we’re here. Work with us, add critical deadlines dates within your phone calendar, and get well on your way to official Panther status.

Important Dates

Next Steps for Admits

Important Dates

For Fall '25 Freshmen: Application Opens
July 1
Housing Contract Opens
October 1
FAFSA Opens
Tentatively Dec. 1
(UNI FAFSA Code: 001890)
FAFSA Priority Deadline
February 7
UNI Scholarship App Priority Deadline
February 7
Orientation Registration Opens
February 12
Receive Your Financial Aid Offer
Spring
Housing Room Self-Selection
April 1-3
Accept Your Offer
When you are ready! (required prior to registering for orientation)
Acceptance Fee Info
Orientation Sessions Held
June-July
Panther Welcome held
August 20-22
Fall Semester Begins
August 25
For Fall '25 Transfer Students: Application Opens
July 1
Housing Contract Opens
October 1
FAFSA Opens
Tentatively Dec. 1
(UNI FAFSA Code: 001890)
FAFSA Priority Deadline
February 7
UNI Scholarship App Priority Deadline
February 7
Orientation Registration Opens
February 12
Receive Your Financial Aid Offer
Spring
Housing Room Self-Selection
March 3
Orientation Sessions held
April and June-July
Panther Welcome held
August 20-22
Fall Semester Begins
August 25
For Spring '25 Freshmen & Transfer Students: Application Opens
February 1
Housing Contract Opens
October 1
FAFSA Available
(for Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
Tentatively Dec. 1
(UNI FAFSA Code: 001890)
Orientation Registration Opens
October
Housing Self-Selection Begins
December
Orientation Sessions
December
UNI Scholarship Application Deadline
(for Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
February 7
Receive Your Financial Aid Offer
October-November
Classes Begin
January 21

July 1

Application for admission opens for spring, summer and fall enrollment.

December 1

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is slated to open for upcoming academic year.

February 7

Priority deadline for UNI Scholarship Application and FAFSA submissions.

Financial Aid-Specific Timeline

Next Steps for Admitted Students

Accept Your Offer of Admission

Submit UNI Scholarship Application

File Your FAFSA

Finalize your Housing Contract

Select Your Housing