Fall 2026 First-Year Applicant Timeline

Are you a first-time freshman looking to apply for Fall 2026? This timeline helps you know what to do—and when. From exploring KSU to applying, taking your SAT/ACT, and making your final decision, we break it all down step by step. No stress, no guessing—just the info you need, right when you need it.

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August 2025
 

Aug 1


Freshman Application Opens  

Apply Now
 

Aug 1

KSU Journey Honors College
Application Opens

You can now apply to the Journey
Honors College in Common App!
 

Aug 23


SAT Test Date

September 2025
 

Sept 6


ACT Test Date

 

Sept 13


SAT Test Date

October 2025
 

Oct 1


2026-2027 FAFSA Available

Need help? Contact Financial Aid!
 

Oct 4


SAT Test Date

 

Oct 18


ACT Test Date

November 2025
 

Nov 1

Scholarship Universe Application
Opens for KSU Scholarships
 

Nov 3

Fall Priority Deadline
(application and documents)

The priority deadlines isn't just an earlier deadline.
It's your opportunity to get a head start in applying for:

·  financial aid and scholarships,
·&²Ô²ú²õ±è; on-campus housing,
·  and other limited resources.


 

Apply Now
 

Nov 8


SAT Test Date

December 2025
 

Dec 1


Orientation & Housing Registration
Opens to Fall 2026 Accepted Students

First-Year Housing Application

Orientation Registration
 

Dec 6


SAT Test Date

 

Dec 13


ACT Test Date

February 2026
 

Feb 1

KSU Journey Honors College
Cohorts Deadline

Learn More
 

Feb 14


ACT Test Date

March 2026
 

March 1


Financial Aid Priority Deadline

Need Help? Contact Financial Aid!
 

March 1

Scholarship Universe Deadline
for KSU Scholarships
 

March 14


SAT Test Date

April 2026
 

April 11


ACT Test Date

May 2026
 

May 1

Financial Aid Priority Deadline for
Verification Documents to be Submitted

Contact Financial Aid
 

May 2


SAT Test Date

June 2026
 

June 6


SAT Test Date

 

June 13


ACT Test Date

 

June 30

KSU Journey Honors College 
Application Deadline

July 2026
 

July 1

FINAL Fall 2026 Admissions and
Document Deadline

Apply Now
 

July 11

**After Deadline**
ACT Test Date

August 2026
 

Aug 17

First Day of Classes
for Fall 2026 Semester

Fall 2026 Academic Â鶹ÊÓƵ
 

Aug 21

Final Payment Deadline
for Fall 2026

 

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