For Fall Semester
November 8 - Deadline for submission of electronic application and supporting documents to pay the reduced application fee of $65. It is also the recommended deadline, since some departments begin reviewing files and making decisions in early December. Any application submitted after November 8 must be accompanied by the $75 fee or it will not be processed. The reduced fee applies only to fall applicants.
December 8 - Priority deadline for submission of Ph.D. applications for admission and award for the fall semester. Although some departments will continue to accept applications until December 31, it is recommended that applications be submitted by December 8. All students seeking fall admission should meet the appropriate deadline, since it is likely that enrollment in many departments will be filled soon after this date. Late applications may be considered for admission only if all spaces have not been filled, and for financial aid only if funds are still available.
January 30 - Priority deadline for submission of Master's applications for admission and award for the fall semester. (Exception: Master of Arts in Liberal Studies - May 15).
Please note:
- Departments vary in their willingness to consider late applications. Some departments adhere strictly to the stated deadline and will not look at those that arrive late. Other departments will continue to review applications until all spaces have been filled. In every case, the earlier you get materials to the Graduate School, the better your chances for full consideration.
- Final Cut-Off Date for Processing New Applications - June 30 is the date after which no new applications will be processed. However, very few departments actually continue to review applications this late. For all practical purposes, February 1 should be considered a final date (assuming your department is still reviewing new files at this point). Note that all financial aid funds have usually been committed well before the summer.