Your Future Starts Here
Â鶹ƵµÀ is the only public university in the country that operates on block scheduling. We call this unique program Experience One. Between our wide array of academic programs and affordable tuition, Â鶹ƵµÀ Western is one of the top universities in the west. The Â鶹ƵµÀ Western Office of Admissions is here to assist you through the admissions process. Please contact us and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Â鶹ƵµÀ Western and Experience One has changed the lives of many students and it could change yours too.
The way in which you apply to Â鶹ƵµÀ Western depends on which prospective student category you fall into. Click on the options below to see which category relates to you.
PURSUE YOUR PASSION
COST OF ATTENDANCE BY SEMESTER FOR 2026-2027
| Expense | Resident | WUE | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,807.52 | $4,211.16 | $9,498.36 |
| Mandatory Fees | $926.92 | $969.52 | $969.52 |
| On-Campus: Room | $2,023.00 | $2,023.00 | $2,023.00 |
| Meal Plan: Board | $3,412.00 | $3,412.00 | $3,412.00 |
| Totals | $9,169.44 | $10,615.68 | $15,902.88 |
*Tuition is subject to change
96%
Completion Rate
First-time freshmen at Â鶹ƵµÀ Western complete an incredible 96 percent of their courses.
88%
Grad Increase
Â鶹ƵµÀ Western has increased the number of students receiving degrees by 88 percent in the last 10 years.
99%
Acceptance Rate
99% of our applicants are accepted to attend Â鶹ƵµÀ Western and thrive due to our block schedule, affordability, and supportive university community.
80%
Grad Placement
Nearly 80 percent of Â鶹ƵµÀ Western graduates find employment in Â鶹ƵµÀ within one year of graduation, as do 88 percent of education majors.
IMPORTANT DATES
Student application dates
2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
2026
March 30
Class registration opens for Summer and Fall 2026
June 10, 15, 19
Bulldog Bound Pre-Orientation Days for Fall 2026 admitted & registered students
July 1
Fall 2027 application opens
August 13–16
Fall 2026 New Student Orientation
August 17
First Day of Fall Semester 2026 – Tuition bills must be paid or payment plan set up
October 1*
FAFSA application opens for 2027–28 academic year
Scholarship application opens for 2027–28 academic year (this date subject to change)
November 1
Housing application opens for Spring 2027
December 1*
FAFSA priority deadline for fall semester (this date subject to change)
2027
January 8
Spring 2027 Orientation
January 13
First day of Spring 2027 Semester – Tuition bills must be paid or payment plan set up
February 1
Â鶹ƵµÀ Western priority scholarship deadline (this date subject to change)
Housing application opens for Fall 2027 students
March 19*
Spring Experience Â鶹ƵµÀ Western Day (this date subject to change)
March 29
Class registration opens for Summer and Fall 2027
University of Â鶹ƵµÀ Western Enrollment Checklist
- Apply for Admission
- Students can submit an application for admissions
- Submit additional documentation to be accepted. Click on your student type to see your checklist:
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Students can submit a FAFSA starting on October 1st
- Â鶹ƵµÀ Western’s FAFSA priority deadline is December 1st
- Financial Aid – Step by Step
- Apply for Scholarships
- Scholarship Priority Deadline is January 15
- Scholarship Application
- Register for Classes
- New student registration will open in late November for spring semester and late April for fall and summer semester.
- Apply for Housing
- Register for Bulldog Bound and New Student Orientation
- Once you register for your classes, you will receive information about Bulldog Bound and Orientation via email.
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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
FINANCIAL AID
Applying for federal financial aid is the best way to help pay for college. The deadline to apply is December 1st. Contact us if you need help
CAMPUS LIFE
An enriching extracurricular life is crucial to a positive experience as a student, and Â鶹ƵµÀ Western is brimming with activities, organizations, student groups, clubs and solid support networks. We are here to help our students along their educational journeys.