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Graduate Application Deadlines

The table below outlines the relevant application deadlines for each of our graduate programs. We encourage you to visit your specific program (Area of Study) page for the most up‑to‑date information regarding admission requirements and any additional materials that may be needed. This will ensure that you have the most accurate details as you plan your application timeline.

GRISP Students
Program (Area of Study)Fall TermSpring TermSummer Term
Accounting (M.S.)

June 30 (On-Campus)

August 15 (Online)

December 1 (On- Campus)

January 5 (Online)

N/A
Applied Behavior Analysis: Autism and Development Disabilities (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Architecture (M.Arch.)January 15 (Priority Deadline)N/AN/A
Athletic Training (M.S.)N/AN/AJune 5 (Summer II)
Bilingual Education (Certificate)June 30December 1No
Bilingual/Bicultural Education- Instruction and Curriculum (M.A.)June 30December 1No
Biotechnology Science (M.S.)June 30December 1No
Business Administration- Global Management (M.B.A.)June 30December 1No
Business Administration-Executive Option (M.B.A.)June 30December 1No
Combined School and Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)December 1N/AN/A
Communication Studies (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Computer Science (M.S.)

April 1 (International Applicants & Priority)

June 30 (Domestic Applicants)

October 1 (International Applicants & Priority)

December 1 (Domestic Applicants)

N/A
Computer Science (Ph.D.)January 15October 15N/A
Conflict Resolution and Communication (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)August 1January 1N/A
Counseling and Supervision (Ph.D.)December 5N/AN/A
Counseling- Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling (M.A.)February 15 (All Campuses)October 5 (All Campuses)N/A
Counseling- Clinical Mental Health (M.A.)February 15 (All Campuses)October 5 (All Campuses)N/A
Counseling- College Counseling and Student ServicesFebruary 15 (All Campuses)October 5 (All Campuses)N/A
Counseling- School Counseling (M.A.)February 15 (All Campuses)October 5 (All Campuses)N/A
Counseling- School Counseling (M.A.) and LPC QualificationFebruary 15 (All Campuses)October 5 (All Campuses)N/A
Counseling  - Director of School Counseling (Post Master's Certificate) February 15 (All Campuses)October 5 (All Campuses)N/A
Criminal Justice (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Early Childhood Education (M.A.) - Advanced Curriculum and Teaching optionJune 30December 1N/A
Early Childhood Education P-3 (Certification with P-3 Endorsement)June 30December 1N/A
Early Childhood Education P-3 Modified Alternate Route (Non-Degree)June 30December 1N/A
Educational Administration - Digital Leadership (Post-Master’s Certificate)

June 30 (On- Campus)

August 15 (Online)

December 1 (On- Campus)

January 5 (Online)

May 15 (On- Campus & Online)
Educational Administration- Principal (Post-Master's Certificate)

June 30 (On- Campus)

August 15 (Online)

December 1 (On- Campus)

January 5 (Online)

May 15 (On- Campus & Online)
Educational Administration- School Business Administrator (Post-Master's Certificate)

June 30 (On- Campus)

August 15 (Online)

December 1 (On- Campus)

January 5 (Online)

May 15 (On- Campus & Online)
Educational Administration- Supervisor (Post-Master's Certificate)

June 30 (On- Campus)

August 15 (Online)

December 1 (On- Campus)

January 5 (Online)

May 15 (On- Campus & Online)
Educational Administration- Supervisor, Principal and School Business Administrator (Post-Master's Certificate)

June 30 (On- Campus)

August 15 (Online)

December 1 (On- Campus)

January 5 (Online)

May 15 (On- Campus & Online)
Educational Administration-School Business Administrator(M.A.)

June 30 (On- Campus)

August 15 (Online)

December 1 (On- Campus)

January 5 (Online)

May 15 (On- Campus & Online)
Educational Administration-Supervisor and Principal (M.A.)

June 30 (On- Campus)

August 15 (Online)

December 1 (On- Campus)

January 5 (Online)

May 15 (On- Campus & Online)
Educational Administration- Supervisor, Principal & School Business Administrator (M.A.)

June 30 (On- Campus)

August 15 (Online)

December 1 (On- Campus)

January 5 (Online)

May 15 (On- Campus & Online)
Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)June 30N/AN/A
English-Writing Studies (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Exercise Science (M.S.)June 30December 1N/A
ESL Alternate Route (Non-Degree)June 30December 1N/A
Fine Arts- Initial Teaching Certification (M.A.)August 1January 1N/A
Fine Arts- Studio (M.A.)August 1January 1N/A
Fine Arts- Supervision (M.A.)August 1January 1N/A
Genetic Counseling (M.S.) December 1N/AN/A
Holocaust & Genocide Studies (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Instruction and Curriculum- Teaching English as a Second Language (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Leadership and Communications (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)August 1January 1N/A
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (Post-Master's Certificate)August 15N/AN/A
Licensed Professional Counselor (Post-Master's, Non-Degree Certificate)February 15 (All Campuses)October 5 (All Campuses)N/A
Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)June 30N/AN/A
Nursing - Nursing Leadership (M.S.N.)June 1N/AN/A
Nursing- Community Health Nursing (M.S.N.)June 1N/AN/A
Nursing - School Nursing (Certificate)N/AN/AApril 1
Occupational Therapy (M.S.)January 15N/AN/A
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)January 15N/AN/A
Physical Therapy (DPT)N/AN/AOctober 15
Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)

Priority Deadline: January 15

Regular Deadline: April 1

N/AN/A
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program July 15December 1April 15
Psychology- Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology (M.A.)June 30N/AN/A
Psychology- Forensic Psychology (M.S.)June 30N/AN/A
Public Administration (M.P.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Public Administration- Health Services Administration (M.P.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Public Administration-Non-Profit Management (M.P.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Public Relations and Journalism (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)August 1January 1N/A
Reading Specialist, M.A.June 30N/AN/A
School Psychology (Professional Diploma)February 7N/AN/A
Social Work (M.S.W.)

MSW (2-year option) - March 31

MSW (Advanced Standing) - June 30

MSW (Extended option) - June 30

N/AN/A
Social Work (M.S.W.) - OnlineAugust 15N/AN/A
Special Education- Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Special Education- Autism and Developmental Disabilities (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Special Education- Learning and Behavioral Disabilities (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate (SLPD)N/AN/AJanuary 15
Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.)February 15N/AJanuary 15
Speech-Language Pathology Pre-Professional Program (Non-Degree)June 30December 1May 15
Student Assistance Coordinator (Graduate Certificate)February 15 (All Campuses)October 5 (All Campuses)N/A
Teaching English as a Second Language- Instruction and Curriculum (M.A.)June 30December 1N/A
Teaching English as a Second Language (Graduate Certificate)June 30December 1N/A
Teaching the Holocaust and Prejudice Reduction (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)August 1Applicants encouraged to apply for Fall TermN/A
Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Graduate Certificate)August 15January 5N/A