I love being at Cal Lutheran because I have met so many great friends and found so many wonderful mentors.
- Jesse McClain

Undergraduate Admission

Dates and Deadlines

For Freshmen Students

Date Deadline
November 1, 2011 Deadline for applicants for the 2012 Spring Semester
November 15, 2011 Early Action deadline; Admission application deadline for Presidential Scholarship
January 1, 2012 First day to file the FAFSA. If you're applying for financial aid at CLU, this is the only form we require in order to award need-based aid
January 15, 2012 Early Action Notification
February 1, 2012 Regular decision application deadline for freshmen. Deadline to apply for Visual & Performing Arts Scholarships (Drama, Music, Art)
February 22, 2012 Deadline to audition for Visual & Performing Arts Scholarships
Late February to Early April, 2012 Financial aid awards start going out to admitted students who filed the FAFSA. Awards are sent to the newly created CLU e-mail accounts of each admitted student.
March 1, 2012 Priority FAFSA deadline
March 2, 2012 Cal Grant deadline for California residents; Be sure to file the FAFSA and the GPA Verification Form
May 1, 2012 National Reply Date: all freshman applicants admitted for Fall 2012 should pay the $400 enrollment deposit to reserve their spot in the class. Students planning to live on campus should submit the housing application and deposit as soon as possible to guarantee their first choice residence hall.

For Transfer Students

Date Deadline
November 1, 2011 Spring Semester 2012 deadline
March 15, 2012 Priority application deadline for Fall 2012 semester enrollment
June 15, 2012 Regular application deadline for Fall 2012 semester enrollment
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