Dates and Deadlines

Check with the department that you intend to apply for specific deadlines.

Some departments only admit students in their program for the Fall Semester.

Some departments may also have earlier application deadlines than the School of Graduate Studies deadlines listed below.

  • March 15 for Summer Semester
  • June 15 for Fall Semester
  • October 15 for Spring Semester

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Applications should be submitted a least one month before the suggested dates for submitting application.

Please note: As soon as an application is complete, a recommendation is made by the appropriate department to the graduate dean, who must approve all admissions. No notification of acceptance or rejection other than that from the graduate dean is official.

Summer Semester Admission

The summer semester consists of two one-week presessions for workshops and short special programs, an eight-week semester of regular coursework, and a postsession of one week for workshops and seminars. Nonresident students pay only resident tuition for summer semester credits.All summer semester students are eligible to register the following fall semester. For questions regarding deadlines, please contact the department you plan to apply to. A list of degrees and programs offered by departments can be found in the Degrees & Majors section.


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