Application Deadlines
Most programs have very firm deadlines so it is always advisable to apply early. All deadlines are "in-office" deadlines, not postmark deadlines and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all materials are in the Office of Graduate Admissions by the appropriate deadline. The Office of Graduate Admissions reserves the right to return any application that arrives after the deadline. Should any deadline fall on a weekend, the in-office deadline will be the next business day.Apply NOW Online - Graduate Programs
Doctoral Programs
Master's and Advanced Certificate Programs
Doctoral Programs
- D.P.T.- entry level program PTPS (summer only) --- December 1
- PhD and EdD programs (fall only) --- December 15
- D.P.S. in Occupational Therapy (fall only) --- March 15
Master's and Advanced Certificate Programs
- Summer/Fall --- February 1
- Spring --- November 1
Department of Music & Performing Arts Professions
Except for the programs noted below, all summer/fall Master's & Advanced Certificate applicants should apply no later than January 6. Spring applicants follow the school-wide deadline of November 1.
Drama Therapy (DRMT)
Deadline extended until February 1 for fall 2008 applicants
Educational Theatre
January 6 - Programs EDTA, ETED
February 1 - Program EDTC
Music Business (MUBG)
January 6 - Early Decision option
February 1 - Final Deadline
Performing Arts Administration (AADP)
Deadline extended until February 1 for fall 2008 applicants
Special Deadlines
- Early Decision Option --- January 6
Available in the M.A. programs in Music Business (MUBG) and Speech-Language Pathology (SPLP). - Fast Track Option (summer only) --- January 6 -- Deadline extended until February 1 for summer 2008 applicants
- M.A.-Higher Education/Student Personnel (HISG)
- Full-time applicants may apply for the fall only by January 6
- Part-time applicants may apply for the fall or spring by the school-wide deadlines noted above
- M.A.-Studio Art (ARST) (summer only) --- March 1
- M.A.-Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy (ELPA) --- deadline extended to May 15
Spring Semester Programs
Effective June 13, 2007, the following master's and advanced certificate programs also review applications mid-year in the spring semester. Please note this list is subject to change without notice.
- Bilingual Education
- Business Education
- Dance Education
- Educational Communication & Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Theatre
- English Education
- English as a Second Language (TESOL)
- Environmental Conservation Education
- Food Studies
- Foreign Language Education
- Higher Education (part-time only)
- History of Education
- International Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Music Performance & Composition
- Music Technology
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy (post-professional program only)
- Philosophy of Education
- Physical Therapy (M.A. only)
- Public Health
- Science Education
- Sociology of Education
- Social Studies Education
- Workplace Learning