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 priority 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.
Preferred: Apply between November 1 and December 15.
Early: Apply between December 16 and February 1.
Standard: Apply between February 2 and April 1.
Rolling: Apply between April 2 and the first day of classes.

Remember 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 or general questions about 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

  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 immersion programs created for incoming students.

  Priority Application Deadline*

  October 31

  Priority Acceptance Notification Date

  November 18

  Priority Enrollment Deposit Deadline

  December 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:

  • Preferred Enrollment Deposit Deadline: February 15
  • Early Enrollment Deposit Deadline: March 31
  • Standard Enrollment Deposit Deadline: May 30
  • Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship Consideration Deadline (You Must Submit Your Enrollment Deposit): 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.

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

  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 immersion programs created for incoming students.

  Preferred Application Deadline Range*

  November 1–
  December 15

  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
  • Standard Enrollment Deposit Deadline: May 30
  • Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship Consideration Deadline (You Must Submit Your Enrollment Deposit): 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.

• 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 immersion 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:

  • Standard Enrollment Deposit Deadline: May 30
  • Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship Consideration Deadline (You Must Submit Your Enrollment Deposit): 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.

• STANDARD • APPLICATION DEADLINE RANGE: FEBRUARY 2–APRIL 1

  Standard Application Deadline Range*

  February 2–April 1

  Standard Acceptance Notification Date

  April 30

  Standard Enrollment Deposit Deadline

  May 30

  Housing Selection Access

  Opens once enrollment deposit is received

  
  

  OTHER DEPOSIT OPTIONS

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

• ROLLING • APPLICATION DEADLINE RANGE: APRIL 2 TO FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

  Rolling Application Deadline Range*

  April 2 to first day of classes

  Rolling Acceptance Notification Date

  beginning on May 2

  Rolling Enrollment Deposit Deadline

  Two weeks from
  acceptance date

  Housing Selection Access

  Opens once enrollment deposit is received

  
  

  OTHER DEPOSIT OPTIONS

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

*US undergraduate students only