How To Apply
Fisk University Application Deadlines
First Years, Transfers, & Re-Admit Students:
Spring 2026 Deadlines:
- Regular Decision - November 20, 2025
Fall 2026 Deadlines:
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- Early Action I - November 1st, 2025
- Early Action II - February 1st, 2026
- Regular Decision - July 15th, 2026
International New First-Time Students:
• Fall Semester: May 1st, 2026
• Spring Semester: October 1st, 2025
International Transfer Students:
• Fall Semester: June 1st, 2026
• Spring Semester: October 1st, 2025
Application Process Notes & Suggestions
We encourage students to apply during the Early Action or Early Action II decision process, as Regular Decision is limited to space availability, priority scholarship consideration occurs during the Early Action cycles. Incomplete applications will not be considered during the Early Action .
- All Scholarships are provisional after May 1st, 2025
- An application is NOT considered complete without all the required documents.
To assist with financing the Fisk education, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA launches October 1st each year. To complete this application, please visit the FAFSA website. For more information regarding financial aid, please visit our Office of Student Financial Aid page.
Submit Your Application
Students may apply to Fisk University by using the Common Application or our application, accessible via the link below.
Learn About Your Submission Requirements
Depending on whether you are interested in joining us as a first year student, seeking re-admission, applying to our Graduate program, transferring in from another school, or applying internationally - there will be different eligibility requirements. Once you are accepted there may be additional things to consider or provide as well.
To learn about what you need to prepare for as a prospective Fisk University student, please select the option that that applies to you.
