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.


2011 - 2012 Academic Year


January 2012  
  • Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
  • Complete the online On-campus Housing Application and pay non-refundable $100 housing fee. Housing assignments for new students are made in June prior to your August registration.

February 2012

March 2012 
  • Review Student Aid Report (SAR) and awards package 
  • Finalize and submit applications for outside scholarships

April 2012
  • Attend Maroon & Gold Day and stay for Makin’ Music on us. April 13 - Register Now
  • Accept or decline your FHU awards package by the end of April 

May 2012 
  • 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 2012
  • Congratulations on your High School graduation! 
  • Register for classes at JumpSTART; new student registration

July 2012
  • 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 2012

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