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 30 – August 1, 2026
Move-in Day – Housing
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, 10 a.m.
Freshman and Transfer Orientation
Alva – Aug. 15, 2026 –
Freshman 10 a.m. – Transfers 1-2 p.m.
Woodward – Aug. 13, 4-6 p.m.
Enid – Aug. 13, noon-1 p.m.
First Day of Fall Semester
Aug. 17, 2026
Last Day to Enroll for Fall Classes
Aug. 25, 2026
Family Day
Sept. 15-19, 2026
Financial Aid
Submit FAFSA beginning Oct. 1
Use FAFSA Code 003163
Homecoming
Oct. 8-10, 2026
(Miss Cinderella Pageant for high school seniors Oct. 8-9
Spring Semester Enrollment Opens
Oct. xx, 2026
Ranger Preview
Oct. 31, 2026
Summer Enrollment Opens
Feb. xx, 2027
Spring Showcase
Feb. 20, 2027
PLC Applications Due
March xx, 2027
PLC Interview Dates
Late March/Early April 2027
Fall Enrollment Opens
March xx, 2027
Freshman Connection
April xx, 2027
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