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.
- For Fall '26 Freshmen
Application Opens
July 1Housing Contract Opens
October 1FAFSA Opens
October 1
UNI FAFSA Code: 001890FAFSA Priority Deadline
January 15UNI Scholarship App Priority Deadline
January 15Orientation Registration Opens
Early FebruaryReceive Your Financial Aid Offer
SpringHousing Room Self-Selection
Early AprilAccept Your Offer
When you are ready! (required prior to registering for orientation)
Acceptance Fee InfoOrientation Sessions Held
June-JulyPanther Welcome held
August 19-21Fall Semester Begins
August 24- For Fall '26 Transfer Students
Application Opens
July 1Housing Contract Opens
October 1FAFSA Opens
October 1
UNI FAFSA Code: 001890FAFSA Priority Deadline
January 15UNI Scholarship App Priority Deadline
January 15Orientation Registration Opens
Early FebruaryReceive Your Financial Aid Offer
SpringHousing Room Self-Selection
Early MarchOrientation Sessions held
April and June-JulyPanther Welcome held
August 19-21Fall Semester Begins
August 24- For Spring '26 Freshmen & Transfer Students
Application Opens
February 1Housing Contract Opens
October 1FAFSA Available
(use 2025-26 FAFSA)
October 1
UNI FAFSA Code: 001890Orientation Registration Opens
OctoberHousing Self-Selection Begins
DecemberOrientation Sessions
DecemberUNI Scholarship Application Deadline
(for both Fall 2025 & Spring 2026)
January 15Receive Your Financial Aid Offer
October-NovemberClasses Begin
January 20
July 1
Application for admission opens for spring, summer and fall enrollment.
October 1
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens for upcoming academic year.
January 15
Priority deadline for UNI Scholarship Application and FAFSA submissions.
