Fall 2027 First-Year Applicant Timeline

Are you a first-time freshman looking to apply for Fall 2027? This timeline helps you know what to do—and when. From exploring KSU to applying, taking your SAT/ACT, and making your final decision, we break it all down step by step. No stress, no guessing—just the info you need, right when you need it.

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3.0 GPA Required for Fall 2027 Admission

Beginning Fall 2027, first-year students must meet a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered for admission to Kennesaw State University.

2.5 GPA Required for Spring and Summer 2027 Admission

Students applying for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 can be admitted under the current GPA requirement of 2.5 or greater.

August 2026
 

Aug 1


Freshman Application Opens

Beginning Fall 2027, first-year students
must meet a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be
considered for admission to KSU.

View Freshman Admission Requirements
for more information. 

 

Apply Now

Freshman Admission Requirements
 

Aug 1

KSU Journey Honors College
Application Opens

You can now apply to the Journey
Honors College in Common App!
 

Aug 22

SAT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Aug 7)

Registration Information
 

Aug 22

CLT Test Date
(In-person and Online)

September 2026
 

Sept 12

SAT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Aug 28)
 

Sept 16

CLT Test Date
(In-person Only)
 

Sept 17

CLT Test Date
(In-person and Online)
 

Sept 19

ACT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Aug 14)

Registration Information
 

Sept 19


Open House
for Kennesaw Campus Majors

More Information on Open House

Find Your Campus By Degree

October 2026
 

Oct 1


2027-2028 FAFSA Available

File Your FAFSA

Need help? Contact Financial Aid!
 

Oct 3

SAT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Sept 18)

Registration Information
 

Oct 10

Open House
for Marietta Campus Majors
 

Oct 17

ACT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Sept 11)

Registration Information
 

Oct 17

CLT Test Date
(Online Only)
 

Oct 24

Open House
for Kennesaw Campus Majors
 

Oct 28

CLT Test Date
(In-person Only)
 

Oct 29

CLT Test Date
(In-person Only)

November 2026
 

Nov 1

Scholarship Universe Application
Opens for KSU Scholarships
 

Nov 2

Fall Priority Application Deadline

The priority deadline isn't just an earlier deadline.
It's your opportunity to get a head start in applying for:

·  financial aid and scholarships,
·  on-campus housing,
·  and other resources.


 

 

Apply Now
 

Nov 7

SAT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Oct 23)

Registration Information
 

Nov 14

CLT Test Date
(In-person and Online)
 

Nov 14

Open House
for Marietta Campus Majors
 

Nov 16

Fall Priority Document Deadline 

The priority deadline isn't just an earlier deadline.
It's your opportunity to get a head start in applying for:

·  financial aid and scholarships,
·  on-campus housing,
·  and other resources.

 

Already Applied? Check Your Portal!

December 2026
 

Dec 1


Orientation & Housing Registration
Opens to Fall 2027 Accepted Students

First-Year Housing Application

Orientation Registration
 

Dec 5

SAT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Nov 20)
 

Dec 8

CLT Test Date (In-person and Online)
 

Dec 12

ACT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Nov 6)

February 2027
 

Feb 1

KSU Journey Honors College
Cohorts Deadline

Learn More
 

Feb 27

ACT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Jan 22)

Registration Information

March 2027
 

March 1


FAFSA Completion Priority Deadline

Filing your FAFSA by the priority deadline helps you:

· Have your financial aid be processed earlier;
· Avoid delays with your aid being added to your account;
· Make informed decisions on financial aid offers;
· Reduce stress with financial aid in well before the tuition payment deadline.

 

 

File Your FAFSA

Need Help? Contact Financial Aid!
 

March 1

Scholarship Universe Deadline
for KSU Scholarships
 

March 6

SAT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: Feb 19)

Registration Information

April 2027
 

April 3

Summer 2027
Application Deadline

Please note: Summer 2027 will be
the final semester with a minimum
high school GPA requirement of 2.5. 

Apply Now

View Freshman Admission Requirements
 

April 10

ACT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: March 5)

Registration Information

May 2027
 

May 1

Financial Aid Priority Deadline for
Verification Documents to be Submitted

 

Contact Financial Aid
 

May 1

SAT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: April 16)

Registration Information

June 2027
 

June 5

SAT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: May 21)

Registration Information
 

June 12

ACT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: May 7)

Registration Information
 

June 30

KSU Journey Honors College 
Application Deadline

July 2027
 

July 1

FINAL Fall 2027 Admissions and
Document Deadline

Apply Now
 

July 10

**After Fall Admission Deadline**
ACT Test Date
(Registration Deadline: June 4)

 

Registration Information

August 2027
 

Aug 23

First Day of Classes
for Fall 2027 Semester

Fall 2026 Academic Calendar
 

Aug 27

Final Payment Deadline
for Fall 2027

Make Payment Online

 

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For questions regarding admissions, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 470-578-4636.