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.
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.
| September—January | If you are planning to enroll in a college program during the next fall semester, this is a good time to ramp up your college search and begin preparing your applications. As a prospective DigiPen student, we encourage you to:
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| October 1 | The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available online. It’s best to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after this date if you plan to seek financial aid. See How to Apply for Financial Aid for more information. |
| January | Priority Housing applications open. |
January—July | |
| February 1 | Priority Scholarship Deadline: Applications submitted by this date will be given priority consideration for scholarships. |
| April | Priority Housing Deadline: Applications submitted by this date are guaranteed placement in DigiPen housing. |
| July 1 | Graduate Degree Program Deadline: Candidates must submit a complete application no later than July 1 of the year for which they are applying. Applications received after July 1 may not be reviewed for the current year’s intake. |
| July—August | Enrolled students finalize their housing plans. |
End of August | Orientation Week for new incoming students. |
| September (day after Labor Day) | Fall semester begins. |