Important Dates
Key Dates for Incoming and Current Students
Stay organized and on track with important upcoming dates at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. From move-in day and orientation to enrollment periods, scholarship deadlines, and campus events like Homecoming and Ranger Preview, this page highlights everything you need to know throughout the academic year.
Camp Ranger
July 31 – August 2, 2025
Move-in Day – Housing
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, 10 a.m.
Freshman and Transfer Orientation
Aug. 16, 2025
Woodward & Enid Aug. 14
First Day of Fall Semester
Aug. 18, 2025
Last Day to Enroll for Fall Classes
Aug. 26, 2025
Family Day
Sept. 27, 2025
Financial Aid
Submit FAFSA beginning Oct. 1
Use FAFSA Code 003163
Homecoming
Oct. 23-25, 2025
(Miss Cinderella Pageant for high school seniors Oct. 23-24
Spring Semester Enrollment Opens
Oct. 21, 2025
Ranger Preview
Nov. 8, 2025
Summer Enrollment Opens
Feb. 17, 2026
Spring Showcase
Feb. 21, 2026
PLC Applications Due
March 23, 2026
PLC Interview Dates
Late March/Early April 2026
Fall Enrollment Opens
March 24, 2026
Freshman Connection
April 15, 2026
Scholarship Application Deadlines
- Bridge Program Applications – Submit before graduation from NOC.
- Incoming Freshmen – May 15
- Transfer Students – July 15
- Continuing Student Departmental Scholarships – Feb. 15
- Continuing Student Academic Scholarships – March 15
- Northwestern Scholar Ambassadors (for continuing students) – Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 1