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Fall 2021 Application Deadlines

The sooner you apply, the sooner you’ll move closer to claiming your spot for fall 2021. You’ll be able to unlock opportunities designed for students who know what they want and are focused on making the most of their college experience. 

Once you’re admitted to become one of our newest Mastodons, just follow the instructions in your acceptance letter and make your enrollment deposit by one of the enrollment deposit deadlines. You’ll then have access to certain perks, like first choice of housing options and early access to class selection.

Remember, you can make your enrollment deposit at any time, but to be eligible for additional benefits, you’ll need to meet the required deposit deadline. If you’re ready to apply but aren’t quite ready to make a final decision, don’t worry. You have the flexibility to delay your enrollment deposit to a later deadline that works for you.

Here are the application deadlines for fall 2021:

Priority: Apply by October 31, 2020.
Preferred: Apply between November 1, 2020, and December 15, 2020.
Early: Apply between December 16, 2020 and February 1.
Rolling: Apply between February 2 and the first day of classes.

Please note that there are specific deadlines for scholarships as well. For scholarship opportunities and deadlines, see our scholarships page.

We’re here to help. If you have any questions about the application process, admissions, or scholarship opportunities, please contact us at ask@pfw.edu or 800-324-4739.

Fall 2021 Application Plans and Benefits

  • PRIORITY • APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2020

    To receive Priority benefits, you must submit your enrollment deposit by the December 15 deadline.

    BENEFITS

    Priority benefits give you access to the following:

    • Housing Choices: Once your enrollment deposit is received, you can submit your Student Housing contract to reserve your place in line before housing room selection opens. Then, on March 1, you will have access to choose your exact room ahead of the later applicant plans. Please note, incoming student-athletes should work with their coaches on room assignments (these rooms may already be selected).
    • Pick Your Orientation Date: Plan your introduction to the Mastodon community with an early choice of orientation dates. Orientation is where you will get the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor and register for classes. By choosing an early orientation date you gain early access to registering for the classes you want at the times you need.
    • Mastodon Immersions: Get early access to snag your spot in programs created for incoming students.
    Priority Application Deadline*
    October 31, 2020
    Priority Acceptance Notification Date
    November 18, 2020
    Priority Enrollment Deposit Deadline
    December 15, 2020

    OTHER DEPOSIT OPTIONS

    Need more time to make your decision? Find the plan that fits your schedule, and submit your deposit when you’re ready:

    • Preferred Enrollment Deposit Deadline: February 15
    • Early Enrollment Deposit Deadline: March 31
    • Rolling Enrollment Deposit Deadline: one month from acceptance

    To receive Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship consideration, you must submit your enrollment deposit by June 1.

    If you still need time after May 30, contact our Office of Admissions at ask@pfw.edu or 800-324-4739 for assistance about your options.

    *US undergraduate students only

  • PREFERRED • APPLICATION DEADLINE RANGE: NOVEMBER 1–DECEMBER 15, 2020

    To receive Preferred benefits, you must submit your enrollment deposit by the February 15 deadline.

    BENEFITS

    Preferred benefits give you access to the following:

    • Housing Choices: Once your enrollment deposit is received, you can submit your Student Housing contract to reserve your place in line before housing room selection opens. Then, on March 15, you will have access to choose your exact room ahead of the later applicant plans. Please note, incoming student-athletes should work with their coaches on room assignments (these rooms may already be selected).
    • Pick Your Orientation Date: Plan your introduction to the Mastodon community with an early choice of orientation dates. Orientation is where you will get the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor and register for classes. By choosing an early orientation date you gain early access to registering for the classes you want at the times you need.
    • Mastodon Immersions: Get early access to snag your spot in programs created for incoming students.
    Preferred Application Deadline Range*
    November 1–
    December 15, 2020
    Preferred Acceptance Notification Date
    January 15
    Preferred Enrollment Deposit Deadline
    February 15

    OTHER DEPOSIT OPTIONS

    Need more time to make your decision? Find the plan that fits your schedule, and submit your deposit when you’re ready:

    • Early Enrollment Deposit Deadline: March 31
    • Rolling Enrollment Deposit Deadline: one month from acceptance

    To receive Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship consideration, you must submit your enrollment deposit by June 1.

    If you still need time after May 30, contact our Office of Admissions at ask@pfw.edu or 800-324-4739 for assistance about your options.

    *US undergraduate students only

  • EARLY • APPLICATION DEADLINE RANGE: DECEMBER 16–FEBRUARY 1

    To receive Early benefits, you must submit your enrollment deposit by the March 31 deadline.

    BENEFITS

    Early benefits give you access to the following:

    • Housing Choices: Once your enrollment deposit is received, you can submit your Student Housing contract to reserve your place in line before housing room selection opens. Then, on April 1, you will have access to choose your exact room ahead of the later applicant plans. Please note, incoming student-athletes should work with their coaches on room assignments (these rooms may already be selected).
    • Pick Your Orientation Date: Plan your introduction to the Mastodon community with an early choice of orientation dates. Orientation is where you will get the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor and register for classes. By choosing an early orientation date you gain early access to registering for the classes you want at the times you need.
    • Mastodon Immersions: Get early access to snag your spot in programs created for incoming students.
    Early Application Deadline Range*
    December 16–
    February 1

    Early Acceptance Notification Date
    February 28
    Early Enrollment Deposit Deadline
    March 31

    OTHER DEPOSIT OPTIONS

    Need more time to make your decision? Find the plan that fits your schedule, and submit your deposit when you’re ready:

    • Rolling Enrollment Deposit Deadline: one month from acceptance

    To receive Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship consideration, you must submit your enrollment deposit by June 1.

    If you still need time after May 30, contact our Office of Admissions at ask@pfw.edu or 800-324-4739 for assistance about your options.

    *US undergraduate students only

  • ROLLING • APPLICATION DEADLINE RANGE: FEBRUARY 2 TO FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
    Rolling Application Deadline Range*
    February 2 to first day of classes
    Rolling Acceptance Notification Dates
    Sent out weekly
    Rolling Enrollment Deposit Deadline
    One month from acceptance
    Housing Selection Access
    Opens once enrollment deposit is received

    You must submit your deposit prior to selecting a room for housing and registering for orientation.

    To receive Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship consideration, you must submit your enrollment deposit by June 1.

    Need more time to make your decision? For assistance about your options, contact our Office of Admissions at ask@pfw.edu or 800-324-4739.

    *US undergraduate students only

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