Dates and Deadlines

Stay on top of the college admission process by following this simple dates and deadlines guide.  If you need help or have questions along the way, give us a call at 1-800-FHU-FHU1 or send us an email at admissions@fhu.edu.


2012 - 2013 Academic Year


January 2013  
  • Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov .  A limited number of awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Complete the online On-campus Housing Preference Form. Housing assignments for new students are made in June prior to your August registration.

February 2013

March 2013 
  • Review Student Aid Report (SAR) and awards package 
  • Finalize and submit applications for outside scholarships

April 2013
  • Attend Maroon & Gold Day and stay for Makin’ Music on us. April 12 - Register Now
  • Accept or decline your FHU awards package by the end of April 

May 2013 
  • Go to your guidance office and request your official final 4-year transcript to be sent to FHU Admissions
  • Register for classes at JumpSTART; new student registration

June 2013
  • Congratulations on your High School graduation! 
  • Register for classes at JumpSTART; new student registration

July 2013
  • Register for classes at JumpSTART new student registration
  • Have all financial aid-loan paperwork completed by the end of July
    (Includes: Entrance Counseling, Master Promissory Notes, Parent PLUS Loan Approvals and any alternative loan certifications). Instructions for this paperwork will be sent to the student in their Financial Aid Award Letter/Package; contingent on when the FAFSA is filed. 

August 2013

Welcome to Freed-Hardeman University!
  • Operation Helping Hands 
  • Interface 
  • First day of the fall semester