College Applications College Applications Students should begin visiting colleges in the spring of their junior year .
Most colleges have preview days or visiting programs set up.
Information on visiting dates is posted on bulletin boards in the high school. Students should apply to colleges in the fall of their senior year . Applications for many schools are available in the guidance office. Completed applications should be returned to the guidance counselor. Most UW schools have application priority dates of December 1, January 1, or February 1.