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 

For Fall '26 Freshmen

Application Opens
July 1


Housing Contract Opens
October 1


FAFSA Opens
October 1
UNI FAFSA Code: 001890


FAFSA Priority Deadline
January 15


UNI Scholarship App Priority Deadline
January 15


Orientation Registration Opens
Early February


Receive Your Financial Aid Offer
Spring


Housing Room Self-Selection
Early April


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 19-21


Fall Semester Begins
August 24

For Fall '26 Transfer Students

Application Opens
July 1


Housing Contract Opens
October 1


FAFSA Opens
October 1
UNI FAFSA Code: 001890


FAFSA Priority Deadline
January 15


UNI Scholarship App Priority Deadline
January 15


Orientation Registration Opens
Early February


Receive Your Financial Aid Offer
Spring


Housing Room Self-Selection
Early March


Orientation Sessions held
April and June-July


Panther Welcome held
August 19-21


Fall Semester Begins
August 24

For Spring '26 Freshmen & Transfer Students

Application Opens
February 1


Housing Contract Opens
October 1


FAFSA Available
(use 2025-26 FAFSA)
October 1
UNI FAFSA Code: 001890


Orientation Registration Opens
October


Housing Self-Selection Begins
December


Orientation Sessions
December


UNI Scholarship Application Deadline
(for both Fall 2025 & Spring 2026)
January 15


Receive Your Financial Aid Offer
October-November


Classes 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.