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Graduate Program Application Deadlines
Rolling Admissions Dates
Some of our graduate programs have specific application deadlines (see schedule below for details). Departments that do not have specific deadlines offer rolling admissions, which means you may apply any time before the following dates:
- Fall term admissions: August 1 (June 1 for international applicants)
- Spring term admissions: December 15 (October 15 for international applicants)
These are the dates the applications must be complete, meaning that all required documentation must be received in the Graduate School by these dates.
Consideration for Financial Aid
Consideration will begin on the date of the application deadline. If the department does not have a deadline, then application files must be complete by the following dates:
- February 15 for fall admission/financial aid
- November 15 for spring term admission/financial aid
- April 15 for summer term admission/financial aid
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Although no official deadline exists for the master's or the doctoral programs, completed applications should be received by December 15 for full consideration. Applications for admission received after this date will be considered as space permits. |
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Students typically begin their studies in the fall of each academic year. Admission is on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply early. |
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Rolling admissions with January 15 priority deadline for academic year financial aid |
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February 1 for the Dental Biomaterials program to be considered for the fall entry class. Spring semester entry is possibly every other year (even years). The program director notifies admitted students regarding the starting date for their program. |
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July 15 for the advanced specialty program in Endodontics starting in June of the following year.
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August 1 for the Periodontics program starting in June of the following year. |
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September 1 for the Orthodontics program starting in June of the following year.
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September 1 for Orthodontics and Prosthodontics programs starting in June of the following year.
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M.A. applicants: January 15 for priority consideration for fall admission; July 15 deadline for all other fall applications; November 15 for spring applications. M.Ed. with specialization in Student Affairs in Higher Education: January 15 for consideration in Interview Day for graduate assistantships; February 15 for consideration for all other types of merit-based financial aid; July 15 for all other applicants. This program starts in the fall term. M.Ed. with specialization in Educational Administration: March 31 is the priority deadline for summer admission (normal program start); applications received after this date are considered as space permits. Applications should be received no later than July 15 for consideration for admission for the fall term, if space allows. Certificate applicants: March 31 is the priority deadline for summer admission; applications received after this date are considered as space permits. Applications should be received no later than July 15 for consideration for admission for the fall term, if space allows. Doctoral applicants: January 15. Applicant files must be completed by this date for admission consideration to the doctoral program. Applicants will be notified by March 15. |
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No official deadline exists for the political science or international affairs master's programs. However, applications submitted after the Graduate School's official financial aid deadlines will be considered only as space permits, even if the applicant is not requesting financial aid. The deadlines for financial aid consideration are February 15 for the following fall term and November 15 for the following spring term. |
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November 15 — For spring admission: M.S.N., post-master’s certificates, and Ph.D. programs. Dec. 15 — For summer admission: direct entry program for non-nurses. Feb. 15 — For fall admission: M.S.N., post-master’s certificates, Ph.D., and D.N.P. programs. Ph.D. and D.N.P. applicants who apply after the February 15 deadline will be considered on a space-available basis for fall admission, provided their application is complete by June 1. M.S.N. and post-master’s certificate applicants are not eligible for summer admission, and D.N.P. applicants must begin their program in fall. |
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February 1 for the following fall term. Applications for admission received after this date will be considered as space permits. |
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No official deadline exists for the political science or international affairs master's programs. However, applications submitted after the Graduate School's official financial aid deadlines will be considered only as space permits, even if the applicant is not requesting financial aid. The deadlines for financial aid consideration are February 15 for the following fall term and November 15 for the following spring term. |
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Psychology |
Clinical Psychology - December 1 Behavior Analysis - December 1 for the following fall term. The Behavior Analysis master's program has rolling admissions, but first consideration for admission and fellowships are given to those with all materials in early. For the Behavior Analysis PhD program, all application requirements must be completed and received in the Graduate School by December 1. |
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December 15 for fall admission and financial aid consideration. Applicants will be notified by March 31. Doctoral students may only begin their program (Religious Studies) in fall. |
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December 15 for the following fall term. Students admitted to the Speech-Language Pathology program are not permitted to defer their admission. The deadline to notify the Speech, Language and Pathology Department that you accept the offer of admission for the fall term is April 15. |
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December 15 for fall admission and financial aid consideration for the M.A. in Theology program. Applicants not competing for financial aid may apply up to May 15. Master of arts students may only begin their program in fall or summer. No official deadline exists for the master of arts in Christian doctrine (M.A.C.D.). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and admitted students may begin their program in summer, fall or spring. |
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