Below, you'll find a checklist of next steps and a calendar of key dates to help you prepare for the start of Autumn 2026! Some key academic dates are still being determined by the University, and this schedule will be updated as dates are confirmed. All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Required next steps (deadlines below):

Important Dates and Deadlines

April & May

June & July

  • Early June: Course waiver information released
  • June 7: Deadline to complete Math and Coding Self-Assessments
  • June 15: Math and Coding Camp registration opens
  • June 15-17: Orientation Kick-Off Meetings (virtual)
  • June 30: Deadline for federal financial aid
  • July 8: MARCM Degree Overview Session
  • July 19: Deadline to submit preferred name and pronouns
  • Late July: Degree Overview Session for MPP, MA, & MSCAPP 
  • Late July: Mid-Summer Orientation Meetings (virtual)
  • Late July: Access Dataquest, a coding platform for learning R (free for first-year students)
  • July 31: Deadline to submit your transcript

August 

September & October