Application deadlines and requirements vary by program and semester start (spring for January, summer for May/June, and fall for August). Deadlines after August are for a program start in the following calendar year (e.g. October 1, 2025 for Spring 2026 admission). Typically, a deadline indicates when your application and all supporting materials (including recommendations, references, personal statements, and writing samples) need to be received.
Programs indicated with Priority Deadlines may have rolling admissions after that deadline, but only if space is available after all priority candidates have been considered. Program admission and start may be more difficult the closer you apply to your preferred starting semester. N/A in the table below indicates that that program cannot be started in that particular semester. Please review the specific program for full deadline and application information, including what is required for a completed application.
International students applying for in-person, on-campus programs should apply before the deadline (ideally 4-6 weeks) to ensure paperwork can be completed in time.
| Master’s Program | Deadline for Spring Start | Deadline for Summer Start | Deadline for Fall Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Educatiom | n/a | January 15 | n/a |
| Childhood Education | n/a | January 15 | n/a |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | n/a | n/a | January 15 |
| Cultural Foundations of Education | Priority: October 1 | Priority: January 15 | Priority: January 15 |
| Higher Education | n/a | May be considered. Priority: January 26 | Priority: January 26 |
| Inclusive Special Education (Initial) | n/a | Priority: January 15 | n/a |
| Inclusive Special Education (Professional) | n/a | Priority: March 15 | n/a |
| Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation (on campus) | Priority: October 1 | Priority: January 15 | Priority: June 1 |
| Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation (online) | Priority: October 1 | Priority: January 15 | Priority: June 1 |
| Literacy Education (Birth-12) | n/a | January 15 | n/a |
| Music Education (PreK-12) | n/a | January 15 | n/a |
| School Counseling (P-12) | n/a | January 15 (Project IMPRESS only) | Priority: April 30 |
| Social Work (including Advanced Standing) | n/a | n/a | Priority: January 15 |
| Teaching and Curriculum | Priority: October 1 | Priority: January 15 | Priority: June 1 |
| CAS Program | Spring Start | Summer Start | Fall Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designing Digital Instruction | Priority: October 1 | Priority: January 15 | Priority: June 1 |
| Disability Studies | Priority: October 1 | Priority: January 15 | Priority: June 1 |
| Educational Leadership | n/a | n/a | June 1 |
| Instructional Design Foundations | Priority: October 1 | n/a | Priority: June 1 |
| Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support | Priority: October 1 | Priority: January 15 | Recommended start. Priority: June 1 |
| Doctoral Program | Spring Start | Summer Start | Fall Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling and Counselor Education, Ph.D. | n/a | n/a | November 1 |
| Educational Leadership, Ed.D. | n/a | n/a | April 1 |
| Education, Ph.D. | n/a | n/a | November 30 |
