Fall Term



• July/August
• Submit enrollment deposit, submit housing application, and make appointment for course registration.


• September
• Orientation for Fall Semester. Classes begin.


• September/October
• Begin the application process, tour the campus, and turn in transcripts. We recommend filing the FAFSA by October 1.


• October
• Receive financial aid package and transcript evaluation.


• November/December
• Submit enrollment deposit, submit housing application, and make appointment for course registration.

J-term / Spring Term



• January
• Orientation for J-Term. Classes begin for J-Term.


• February
• Orientation for Spring Semester. Classes begin for Spring Semester.


• February
• Meet priority application or renewal application deadline (for the following fall) for need-based financial aid by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA code: 003839).


• April/May
• Begin the application process, tour the campus, and turn in transcripts.


• June
• Receive financial aid package. Receive transcript evaluation.

Carthage Admissions Calendar

This calendar serves as a guideline. Applications are accepted up to the first day of class for each term.