Can I apply to college (full-time) before I ETS?

2020-05-12T12:51:46-04:00

Because of when I ETS I have to wait for the spring semester to start classes, am I able to apply ahead of time?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2020 1:00 PM

2020-05-12T13:00:20-04:00

Depends on the School really. Schools have different enrollment/application windows for different semesters.

To which school are you applying? Check their website for enrollment dates/windows. For example, Penn State (because I'm from PA) has Spring Semester enrollment open until 10JAN2021.

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made May 12 at 2020 1:08 PM

2020-05-12T13:08:14-04:00

Just be sure your time and their application window match up.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 12 at 2020 1:08 PM

2020-05-12T13:08:55-04:00

As early as the University accepts applications.

Response by SPC Kevin Ford made May 12 at 2020 2:15 PM

2020-05-12T14:15:31-04:00

I applied before I ETSed. The school doesn't care, nor should the Army (as long as you apply on personal time of course). You should tell the school of your planned start date and meet the deadlines for that date.

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Sep 8 at 2025 11:26 AM

2025-09-08T11:26:55-04:00

Back in the day, to get an early out (EM) 90 days, to go to college, I had to be accepted to the school.