The following deadlines apply to degree programs offered by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering.
Since graduate admissions are both limited and competitive, it is to your advantage to apply early and to ensure that all required materials are received before the deadlines listed below. Late applications will only be reviewed when openings remain after all applications received and completed by the deadline have been considered.
| Program | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art - MFA in Studio Art | Jan 15 Priority Deadline. Reviewed on a rolling basis through April 15 (international) and August 1 (domestic) on a space available basis. | n/a | n/a |
| Art Education | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Art History | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Art History and Museum Studies | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Artificial Intelligence | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Bioengineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Biology | Jan 15 | Oct 15, Dec 15 (Part-time Track only) | n/a |
| Biomedical Engineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Biophotonics | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Chemistry | Jan 15 | Oct 15 | n/a |
| Chemistry/Biotechnology | Jan 15 | Oct 15 | n/a |
| Child Study and Human Development | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Classics | Jan 15 | Oct 15 | n/a |
| Classics with Teaching Licensure | Jan 15 | Oct 15 | n/a |
| Computer Engineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Computer Science | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Computer Science (Online) | Aug 1 | Nov 11 (Final Deadline) | Apr 1 |
| Cybersecurity and Public Policy | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Data Analytics | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Data Science | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Data Science (Online) | Aug 1 | Nov 11 (Final Deadline) | Apr 1 |
| Digital Tools for Premodern Studies | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Dual Degree Engineering Program | Jan 15 (Round 1), Mar 15 (Round 2), Rolling admissions Mar 15-Aug 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Studies | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical Engineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Elementary STEM | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Management | Jan 15 (Priority), Mar 15 (Regular), Rolling admissions Mar 15-Aug 1 | Nov 14 (Priority), Dec 15 (Final) | n/a |
| Environmental Economics and Urban Planning | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental Engineering Policy and Planning | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental Policy and Planning | Jan 15 | Oct 15 (Part-time Track only) | n/a |
| History | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| History and Museum Studies | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Human Factors Engineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Human-Robot Interaction | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Innovation & Management | Jan 15 (Priority), Mar 15 (Regular), Rolling admissions Mar 16-Aug 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Leadership | Jan 15 | Oct 15 | n/a |
| Materials Science and Engineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Mathematics | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Middle and High School Education | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Museum Education | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Occupational Therapy: Post-professional Master's | Jan 15 | Oct 15, Dec 15 (Domestic students applying for part-time track only) | n/a |
| Offshore Wind Energy Engineering | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Philosophy | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics and Physics: Astrophysics | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics: Physics Education | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Public Policy | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| School Psychology | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Software Systems Development | Jan 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| STEM Education | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Sustainability | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Technology, Management, & Leadership | Jan 15 (Priority), Mar 15 (Regular), Rolling admissions Mar 15-Aug 1 | Nov 14 (Priority), Dec 15 (Final) | n/a |
| Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning | Jan 15 | Oct 15 (Part-time track only) | n/a |
| Program | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Biomedical Engineering | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Biotechnology Engineering | Dec 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Dec 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Chemical Physics | Dec 1 | Oct 15 (Chem only) | n/a |
| Chemistry | Dec 1 | Oct 15 | n/a |
| Chemistry/Biotechnology | Dec 1 | Oct 15 | n/a |
| Child Study and Human Development | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | Dec 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Cognitive Science (Joint PhD) | Dec 1 (Child Study and Human Development, Education, & Psychology), Dec 15 (Computer Science) | Nov 15 (Computer Science - domestic only), Oct 15 (Computer Science - international) | n/a |
| Computer Science | Dec 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Economics - Neubauer Family Program in Economics and Public Policy | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | Dec 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| English | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Human-Robot Interaction | Jan 1 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary Doctorate | Nov 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Materials Science and Engineering (Joint PhD) | Dec 1 (Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry) Dec 15 (Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) Jan 15 (Physics) | Nov 15 (domestic only, no Physics), Oct 15 (international, no Physics) | n/a |
| Mathematics | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Dec 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Occupational Therapy: Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate | n/a | n/a | Oct 15 |
| Occupational Therapy: Post-Professional Doctorate | Jan 15 | n/a | |
| Offshore Wind Energy Engineering | Dec 15 | Nov 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Physics and Physics: Astrophysics | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics: Physics Education | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| STEM Education | Dec 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Theatre and Performance Studies | Dec 1 | n/a |
The following deadlines apply to domestic applicants. International applicants must apply by September 15 for spring admission (excluding the online School-Based Practice program), and June 1 for fall admission. Students are admitted to certificate programs on a rolling basis with the exception of the Museum Studies program.
| Program | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | May 15 Priority Deadline. Reviewed on a rolling basis through Aug 1 (domestic) on a space available basis. | n/a | n/a |
| Assistive Design | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Assistive Technology | May 15 | Dec 15 | n/a |
| Biomedical Engineering | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Biophotonics | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Biotechnology | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Cellular Agriculture | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Community Environmental Studies | May 15 | Dec 1 (domestic applicants only) | n/a |
| Computer Engineering | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Computer Science (Certificate) | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Computer Science (Online Certificate) | Aug 1 | Nov 11 (Final Deadline) | Apr 1 |
| Computer Science (Online Post-bacc Certificate) | Aug 1 | Nov 11 (Final Deadline) | Apr 1 |
| Computer Science (Post-Bacc) | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Data Analytics | May 15 | Sep 15 (international applicants) and Dec 15 (domestic applicants) | n/a |
| Data Science | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Data Science (Online Certificate) | Aug 1 | Nov 11 (Final Deadline) | Apr 1 |
| Data Science (Online Post-Bacc Certificate) | Aug 1 | Nov 11 (Final Deadline) | Apr 1 |
| Environmental Management | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Geographic Information Science | May 15 | Dec 1 (domestic applicants only) | n/a |
| Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation | May 15 | Dec 15 | n/a |
| Human Factors in Medical Devices and Systems | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Human Factors in Medical Devices and Systems (Online Certificate) | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Human-Computer Interaction | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Impact and Sustainable Investing | May 15 | Dec 15 | n/a |
| Leadership - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice | May 15 | Oct 15 | n/a |
| Management of Community Organizations | May 15 | Dec 1 (domestic applicants only) | n/a |
| Manufacturing Engineering | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Mathematics - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | May 15 | n/a | May 1 |
| Microwave and Wireless Engineering | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Museum Studies | May 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Offshore Wind Energy Engineering | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate | Jan 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Product Development and Design | Jun 1 | Dec 15 (domestic only), Oct 15 (international) | n/a |
| Program and Organizational Evaluation | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| School-Based Practice | May 15 | Dec 15 | n/a |
| Spatial Data Analytics Certificate | May 15 | Dec 1 (domestic applicants only) | n/a |
| Teacher Engineering Education Program | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Technology, Management, & Leadership | Rolling admissions through Aug 1 | Rolling admissions through Dec 31 | n/a |