Deferral policy
- If a student cannot come for their first start term, they can defer their application 1 time, waiving the application fee and enrollment fee (if already paid) for the creation of the second application. If the student cannot come for the start term of their second application, the student must reapply with a new application to WSU, paying an additional application fee.
- If a student cannot come for the start term of their third application, they can defer this application one time, waiving the application fee and enrollment fee (if already paid) for the creation of the fourth application. If the student cannot come for the start term of their fourth and final application, the student will not be able to attend WSU. If a student submits a fifth application, it will not be reviewed.
Terms and Conditions
- Deferral to the next semester is not guaranteed. All deferral requests are subject to review.
- An application must have an admissions decision (incomplete or unreviewed applications cannot be deferred).
- An application cannot be deferred to a start term more than 12 months after the original application term.
- All deferral requests must have a valid reason (e.g., visa denial, not able to secure a visa appointment in time, visa military service, etc.).
- IP Admissions will review only 4 total applications, regardless of admission type (i.e., bachelor’s, master’s, Academic English).
- After admissions decision, a response to the offer must be received by the deadline. Please see the table below.
Application deadlines
| Term | Deadline to submit your application (general) | Deadline to submit all required application documents | Deadline for your response* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | November 15 | December 1 | December 1** |
| Summer | March 15 | April 1 | April 1** |
| Fall | May 1 | July 1 | July 1** |
*Response means that you have either 1) confirmed enrollment by paying your $500 enrollment fee, or 2) requested a deferral to a future term.
**This date OR 2 weeks after you receive your admissions offer, whichever date is later.