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Rolling admissions
PennWest operates on a rolling admissions timeline, meaning you can apply any time during the year, with a few exceptions (See Nursing Program Priority Deadlines). Although there is no strict deadline for most of our undergraduate degree programs, we encourage students to apply early by submitting their application in the fall of their senior year.
Applying during the fall will give you ample time to complete scholarship and financial aid applications as well as other documentation needed to enroll as a full-time student at PennWest.
Important Dates
August 1
application for admission opens
December 15
Nursing (BSN) priority deadline
November 1
housing application opens
February 1
new student orientation (NSO) sign-ups begin
December
financial aid application (FAFSA) opens
May 1
national decision-making deadline (advanced tuition deposit due)
Nursing Program Priority Deadlines
Nursing applicants pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) have a December 15 priority application deadline or sooner if the program fills.
Nursing applicants pursuing an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) must take the ATI TEAS exam for ASN admission consideration and apply by May 15 to receive priority review.