Important Dates and Deadlines

July 28, 2025 - Geneva College Application Opens.
There is no fee to submit an application between August 1 and November 15. After November 15, 2024, applications will require a $45 application fee.

September 15, 2025 - Early applicants will begin receiving admission decisions.

October 1, 2025 - Families can begin filing the 2026–27 FAFSA.
According to the office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available to the public on October 1, 2025.

October 28, 2025- Get to Know Geneva College livestream event at 7 p.m.

November 15, 2025 - Applications submitted after this date will cost $45.

December 9, 2025- Financial Aid and Scholarships livestream event at 7 p.m.

December 31, 2025 - Deadline for $750 "Book a Visit Grant".
High school seniors and transfer students who have completed a campus visit to Geneva College qualify for this visit grant as part of their financial aid award after they visit and apply before the deadline. Student must be admitted and enrolled to Geneva College to receive the award.

January 2026 - Housing Application Opens for Fall 2026.
Admitted students who have committed to Geneva College will be able to complete the housing application for first-round housing assignment.

January 23, 2026 - Application deadline for students to receive an invitation to compete for a position in Geneva's Honors Program and Scholarship Competition.
Students who have earned a cumulative GPA ≥ 3.6 in conjunction with a SAT ≥ 1200 (evidence-based reading and writing + math) or ACT ≥ 25, or CLT ≥ 78 will receive an invitation to attend the Honors Program and Scholarship Competition held on Saturday, February 7, 2025.

February 3, 2026- Community and Calling livestream event at 7 p.m.

March 1, 2026 - Geneva Tuition Promise Deadline.
Eligible students must submit an application for admission to Geneva College and must add Geneva College to their submitted FAFSA by March 1, 2026.

March 2026 - Spring Open House

March 31, 2026- Virtual Admitted Students Night livestream event at 7 p.m.

April 2026 - Course Registration Opens for For 2026.
Accepted students who have committed to Geneva College will be able to register for classes.

May 1, 2026 - PA State Grant Deadline.
The PA State Grant is offered to Pennsylvania residents who meet PHEAA’s eligibility criteria. Pennsylvania students should submit FAFSA by May 1, 2026. After submitting the FAFSA through studentaid.gov, students’ information is transferred to PHEAA as part of the state grant application. 

June 12 & 15, 2026 - Summer Orientation for Committed Students.
Students who are admitted and committed to Geneva College will be invited to attend Summer Orientation.

August 19, 2026 - Welcome Week / Classes Start.
Students who are admitted and committed to Geneva College will arrive on campus for Welcome Week. All new students (freshmen and transfer) are required to attend Welcome Week activities.