Spring 2026 Applications Open Aug. 1, 2025
Undergraduate: Open for domestic transfer and returning students in select majors
Graduate, Certificate, Credential: Open for select programs
Fall 2026 Applications Open Oct. 1, 2025
Undergraduate: Open for freshman, transfer, and returning students
Graduate, Certificate, Credential: Open for most programs
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