Dates & Deadlines | Washburn University

Dates and deadlines for admission

Here's a general guide to the dates and deadlines you should keep in mind when applying to Washburn.

Now's a good time
- Fill out your admissions application. Applying to Washburn is free! Admission applications are processed on a continual basis throughout the year. You can apply to Washburn up until one week prior to the last day to enroll for a given semester.
- Visit! Explore campus, have your questions answered by an admissions counselor, meet with the faculty in your career interests and take a tour by setting up a personalized visit or by calling 785.670.1030.

Summer
- Summer is an excellent time to contact us. No matter if you’re a high school junior, senior or transfer student you can use the downtime from school to visit and gather information about colleges. To arrange your visit to Washburn, call 785.670.1030.

August
- Make plans to take the ACT. Use school code 1474 to send your scores to Washburn. SAT scores are also accepted. Test scores are not required for admission, but can help determine scholarship eligibility.
- August is not too early to begin filling out your application either. Apply now. For assistance, call us at 785.670.1030.

September
- Register for a personalized visit or one of our upcoming Ichabod Days.
- Create an FSA ID. Your FSA ID is your electronic passport for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

October
- Oct. 25: High school seniors and juniors can attend our Ichabod Day
- Oct. 29: Get a closer look at campus during our Twilight Tour from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- You didn’t get a chance to visit over the summer? October is a great time to come and see us. The foliage is quite pretty, and the place is bustling with Ichabods. Call us at 785.670.1030.

November
- Spring transfer students should take advantage of an early opportunity to enroll at Transfer Student Orientation.

December
- Early December the Residential Living Office makes housing contracts available. Our rooms fill up quickly, so submit your contract early!
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will become available sometime in December because of federal changes to the process. We recommend all students complete the form in order to be considered for loans, grants and work study programs. Washburn’s school code is 001949.

January
- Jan. 31: Admitted seniors, visit us during Admitted Senior Day to learn more about your major, talk with current students and enjoy lunch at Lincoln Dining Hall.
February
- Feb. 19: If you're a high school senior with a GPA above 3.25, you should take the Garvey Scholarship Competition, an essay competition that could qualify for for additional scholarships. The Feb. 19 competition begins at 6 p.m. Check this website for more information regarding the location in Topeka.
  - There will also be Garvey competitions at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 22 in Kansas City, Wichita and Dodge City at locations TBD.
  - There will be a second Topeka Garvey competition at 9:30 a.m. on March 1.
- Feb. 28: Our second and final Admitted Senior Day of the Spring 2025 semester.

March & April
- May 1: Washburn’s priority deadline for the FAFSA for 2024-2025 only. You should complete the application to be considered for federal and state aid, as well as work study programs. Washburn’s school code is 001949. This also marks the priority deadline to receive a Freshman Academic Scholarship (these are automatically awarded to admitted students who have submitted their high schools transcript and test scores).
- April 11: High school juniors and sophomores have a special visit day, Ichabod Sophomore/Junior Day.
- In early April high achieving juniors are invited to attend our Ichabod Advantage Reception. Seniors should keep an eye out for an invitation to an Ichabod scholarship dinner.
- Fall transfer students should take advantage of an early opportunity to enroll at Transfer Student Orientation.
- Mid-April choose your room in the residential hall!

June, July, August
- Send your final high school and/or college transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Attend one of our many summer orientation sessions.
- Get ready for the first day of classes. Move into campus housing beginning the week before. Don’t miss all the activities at Ichabod Welcome Week. We’re happy you’ve become an Ichabod!