DigiPen works on a rolling admissions basis, meaning we accept and evaluate applications as they are submitted to us throughout the year. Once your application is submitted and you have provided all the required materials, you can typically expect to receive a decision within two to four weeks for undergraduate applications or four to six weeks for graduate applications. Be sure to apply as early as possible since some programs can fill up!
We encourage you to complete your application and submit the required materials within four weeks of starting the application process. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you need more time to complete your application.
Please be advised that you may be assessed for admission to other degree programs, in addition to your program of interest as indicated on your application.
For more information on financial aid deadlines — including due dates for FAFSA applications, scholarships, and tuition — visit the Office of Financial Aid’s Dates and Deadlines page.
Important Dates and Deadlines for Fall 2026 Enrollment
Prior to the Semester
Interested in enrolling at DigiPen for the next fall semester? As a prospective DigiPen student, we encourage you to:
November 1, 2025
Housing application opens. Only admitted students may apply for housing.
November 15, 2025by 11:59 p.m. PT
Early Action I: Be among the first to apply! Submit your completed application by this date to receive a decision by mid-December and priority access to our first-come, first-served scholarships, such as our Merit and Dragon Opportunity Scholarships.
January 15, 2026by 11:59 p.m. PT
Early Action II: Submit your completed application by this date to receive a decision by mid-February and priority consideration for our Dragon Opportunity Scholarship and other DigiPen scholarships. Most applications are received by this date.
January - July 2026
If you haven’t already, visit DigiPen, attend a Preview Day, or join a live, online event.
March 1, 2026by 11:59 p.m. PT
General Application Deadline: Submit your completed application by this date to receive an admission decision before our June 1 DigiPen Housing deadline. Only admitted students may apply for housing.
June 1, 2026
2026 Application Housing Deadline for Fall 2026.
Confirmations for DigiPen Housing – First Year students
July 1, 2026by 11:59 p.m. PT
Final Application Deadline: Submit your completed application by this date for the remaining spots in our Fall 2026 incoming class. Your application and all materials must be submitted by this date.
Roommate assignments and housing placements announced.
July - August, 2026
Placed housing students prepare for move in. Late applications to DigiPen Housing accepted will be placed on rolling basis with limited availability.
August 17, 2026
Tuition balance due for Fall 2026 semester and housing.
August 24-28, 2026
New Student Orientation for new incoming students.
August 31, 2026
Fall 2026 semester begins.