August 1 - CU Application Opens

Our application opens August 1. We send decisions out four times a year after your application is complete. 

• Apply between August 1 and October 15 and receive a decision by November 1
• Apply between October 15 and December 31 and receive a decision by January 15
• Apply between January 1 and March 15 and receive a decision by April 1
• Apply between March 15 and May 31 and receive a decision by June 15

Our recommended deadline is January 1. Applying by this date will guarantee you receive a decision before spring which gives you a chance to be fully informed about scholarships and other financial aid options available to you.

November 1 - Admission Decision Day 1

Sometimes when you know, you know. Applying between August 1 and October 15 allows you to receive an admission decision early so you can concentrate on you high school senior year activities without having to spend so much time on college admissions.

October 1 - FAFSA Application Opens

Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important things to check off your to-do list when applying for college.

The FAFSA, Free Application for Student Aid, is used to determine if you are eligible for federal, state, school or even private financial aid. By completing the FAFSA, you’ll be able to apply for federal and state grants, loans and work studies, as well as school and private scholarships. Basically, the FAFSA is your first step for receiving monetary assistance for your entire college career. Make certain you have your FAFSA sent to Cumberland University. School code: 003485

November 1 - Tennessee Promise Application Opens

Seniors who are Tennessee residents may apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship, which will provide two years of tuition-free attendance at CU.

January 15 - Admissions Decision Day 2

Apply between October 15 and December 31 and receive a decision by January 15. This admissions decision date offers you the chance to be fully informed about scholarships and other financial aid options available to you.

February 1 - FAFSA Application Deadline

This is the last day for you to file your 2020-2021 FAFSA. Make certain to have your FAFSA sent to Cumberland University. School code: 003485

April 1 - Admission Decision Day 3

Apply between January 1 and March 15 and receive an admission decision by April 1. Receiving your admission decision before you graduate high school will help you use your summer preparing for your first day at CU.

April 1 - CU Scholarships Deadline

There are a variety of ways you can pay for your college education and receive financial assistance. We award over $300,000 in private and endowed scholarships every year. Be sure to apply.

June 15 - Admission Decision Day 4

Apply between March 15 and May 31 and receive a decision by June 15. This is our last official admission decision day for the upcoming fall semester. By applying in the spring you can still receive a decision in time to prepare for your first day at CU.

July 1 - Complete and report your first 8 hours of TN Promise community service

For you to maintain TN Promise scholarship eligibility, you are required to perform 8 hours of community service prior to each term the award is received.

July 18 - Last day to take the ACT

Last day to take the ACT. Make certain you have your scores sent to Cumberland University. School code: 3954  

*NOTE: We require all students who do not meet minimum admission requirements to complete the Personal Statement and Resilience Questionnaire. This statement and questionnaire will indicate why you would like to attend Cumberland University, how you would help contribute to a diverse student body, and will measure how potentially resilient you will be at CU. The goal is to provide our review team with more information about your ability, training, and motivation to succeed at CU.