Timeline & Deadlines

The Office of Enrollment Management has developed a timeline to help guide prospective students through the many deadlines and steps that are part of getting ready for college. This is a guide only and may vary, based on each student.

April / May / June (Summer before Senior Year)

• Submit your application online here.
• Submit 3 letters of recommendation (optional)

July / August

Submit:

• High School Transcript
• Official Test Scores – ACT, SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS
• Personal Statement

September / October

• Retest – If you didn’t get the score you were expecting on your SAT/ACT, now is the time to schedule another test!
• If you’ve already applied and been accepted, deposit! Your $125 non-refundable tuition deposit guarantees your spot in the upcoming fall class and gives you priority on housing.
• VISIT! We have many opportunities to see campus in the fall, including “C” for Yourself! Register online here.
• Begin filling out external (non-Cottey) scholarship applications.
• October 1: Families can begin the financial aid process by filling out the FAFSA. Have the results sent to Cottey. Cottey’s FAFSA Code: 002458

November / December

• After your fall semester, send us your new transcripts, as well as any new test scores.
• Make connections with the P.E.O. Chapter who will sponsor you for your state’s scholarship. Contact your Enrollment Counselors for more details!

January

• There’s still time to apply!

February / March

• February 1 is the deadline for Cottey’s Fine Arts Scholarships.
• P.E.O. scholarship deadlines vary by state. Ensure you are communicating with your Admission Representative and P.E.O.s who are helping you through the process.
• VISIT! Just can’t get enough? We have plenty of opportunities to visit this spring, including “C” for Yourself!

April

• Deposits and housing paperwork are still being accepted. Be sure to send them in early. Remember, an early deposit means housing priority!
• Health Forms are sent to deposited students. Be sure you submit these ASAP for a smooth transition into Orientation this fall.
• Reply to your Financial Aid Offer, by accepting your aid
• Applications are still being accepted!

May / June / July

• Submit final high school transcripts upon graduation. If applicable, submit transcripts for college credit received.
• Late applications are still being accepted.
• Housing Assignments are sent to deposited students in July.
• Register for classes.

August

• • ORIENTATION

You’ll move in, register for classes, and get everything lined up to begin your life at Cottey College!

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