phd application deadline for fall 2023

• Dates & Deadlines
• PhD/Master's Application Process

Deadlines below are for degree-seeking (PhD or Master's) applicants. Please note that all deadlines are subject to change at any time.

Summer-Fall 2023

Applicants should schedule any necessary standardized tests no later than November, in order to allow time for official scores to reach the Graduate School before the program application deadline.

December 1, 2023

Application deadline for:

• Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS)
• Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• English Language and Literature*
• History of Art*
• Linguistics
• Psychology*
• Statistics and Data Science (MS)

December 15, 2023

• African American Studies*
• American Studies*
• Anthropology*
• Applied Physics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Comparative Literature*
• Computer Science (PhD)
• Electrical Engineering
• Film and Media Studies*
• Germanic Languages and Literatures*
• History of Science and Medicine
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
• Personalized Medicine and Applied Engineering
• Political Science*
• Public Health
• Religious Studies*
• Slavic Languages and Literatures*
• Statistics and Data Science* (PhD)
• Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies*

January 2, 2024

Deadline for fee waiver requests .

• African Studies
• Applied Mathematics
• Archaeological Studies
• Architecture
• Computer Science (MS)
• Earth and Planetary Sciences
• East Asian Languages and Literatures*
• East Asian Studies
• Environment*
• European and Russian Studies
• International Development and Economics
• Investigative Medicine
• Italian Studies*
• Medieval Studies
• Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
• Philosophy*
• Spanish and Portuguese*

*Note regarding combined programs: The deadline to submit an application to a combined program is always the earlier deadline of the two individual programs, or December 15, whichever comes first.

Letters of recommendation do not need to be received before you will be able to submit your application. However, since programs begin reviewing applications shortly after the respective application deadline, please be sure that your letters of recommendation are submitted promptly.

All application deadlines are as of 11:59 pm Eastern time.

December 2023-March 2024

Applications are reviewed by departments and programs after the respective application deadline passes.

February-March 2024

Applicants are notified as admissions decisions become available.

April 15, 2024

The reply deadline for most offers of admission for fall 2024.

Application Deadlines

For all dates listed, the deadline is 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

If there is a discrepancy between the deadline information on this page and other materials you may have received, you should adhere to the deadlines on this page.

Some programs will continue to accept applications after the deadline, if spaces are available. If you are interested in applying after the deadline, contact your department or program of interest to determine their policy on accepting late applications. 

Fall Semester

These are the application deadlines for applicants who wish to begin their graduate studies in fall 2024. For all dates listed, the deadline is 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. If there is a discrepancy between the deadline information on this page and other materials you may have received, you should adhere to the deadlines on this page.

1   Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. applicants : Applications submitted by 12/01/2023 are guaranteed review. Applications submitted after 12/01/2023 but before the closing date of 02/28/2024 will be reviewed based upon availability of space and funding.

2   Physics Ph.D. applicants : Applications submitted by 12/13/2023 are guaranteed review. Applications submitted after 12/13/2023 but before the closing date of 01/03/2024 will be reviewed based upon availability of space and funding.

3   Romance Studies Ph.D. applicants : Applications submitted by 12/27/2023 are guaranteed review. Applications submitted after 12/27/2023 but before the closing date of 03/07/2024 will be reviewed based upon availability of space and funding.

1 Bioethics and Science Policy applicants : All applications received by January 11, 2024 will receive a final decision by February 2024. All applications received by March 14, 2024 are guaranteed review. After March 14, 2024, applications will be accepted on a space-available basis through May 31, 2024.

2   Dance MFA applicants : Late applications will be considered under special circumstances. Applicants are advised to contact Prof. Sarah Wilbur ( [email protected] ) before starting an application.

3   East Asian Studies  applicants : All applications received by January 31, 2024 are guaranteed review and will be considered for departmental funding.  Applications received after the priority deadline will be accepted for review on a space-available basis through April 26, 2024.

4   Electrical and Computer Engineering master's applicants : Applications submitted by January 16, 2024 are guaranteed review. Applications submitted after the January 16, 2024 deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis through February 28, 2024.

5   Global Health applicants : The priority deadline is January 15, 2024, though all applications received by March 01, 2024 are guaranteed review. Applications received after March 01, 2024 will be reviewed on a space-available basis through May 31, 2024.

6   Graduate Liberal Studies applicants : All applications submitted by June 03, 2024 are guaranteed review; however, applicants submitting materials by February 15, 2024 will receive an admissions decision by March 15, 2024 and will have priority consideration for financial aid.

7   Master of Arts in Teaching applicants:  The priority deadline is January 30, 2024, though all applications received by February 20, 2024 are guaranteed review. Applications received after February 20, 2024 will be reviewed on a space-available basis through May 01, 2024.

8   Materials Science and Engineering applicants : The priority deadline is January 31, 2024. All applications received by March 14, 2024 are guaranteed review.

9   Medical Physics  applicants : The priority deadline is January 08, 2024, though all applications received by January 31, 2024 are guaranteed review. Applications received after February 01, 2024 will be reviewed on a space-available basis through May 31, 2024.

10   Population Health Sciences applicants : The early application deadline is November 30, 2023. All applications received by November 30 will receive an admissions decision by January 2024. The priority deadline is January 15, 2024, though all applications received by February 28, 2024 are guaranteed review. Applications received after February 28, 2024 will be reviewed on a space-available basis through May 31, 2024.

Spring Semester

October 2:  Deadline to submit all Ph.D. and master’s applications (except Graduate Liberal Studies) for the spring semester, space permitting.

November 1:  Deadline to submit Graduate Liberal Studies master's applications for the spring semester.

Note:  Very few departments accept new students for the spring term:

Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering Electrical & Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science

Master's Bioethics and Science Policy Biomedical Engineering Graduate Liberal Studies Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science Political Science

Summer session

Very few departments accept new students for the summer session. With the exception of applicants to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program (which begins in the summer), applicants who wish to apply for summer admission must obtain special permission from the department of interest and The Graduate School. Summer session applicants should adhere to the fall application deadlines.

If you missed the deadline

Once a program's deadline has passed, that program will no longer appear as an option on the application. Most programs will not consider any applications submitted after the deadline. Please contact the department directly to inquire about a late application submission. If the department agrees to review your application, they will notify The Graduate School to assist you further.

Dates and Deadlines

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The online application is now open for 2024 entry.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program and range from November to March for full-time programs. Before you apply, check the application deadline for your program on the Explore Graduate Programs page .

The application closes at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on your program’s deadline.

Decision Notification

Decision timelines vary by program, and the graduate program to which you applied will communicate the admission decision to you in accordance with the program’s notification timeline.

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Graduate Programs & Deadlines to Apply

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Application Deadline

Degree Type

GRE Requirement

African American Studies PhD

December 4, 2023

Doctoral / PhD

African American Studies

Application Deadline: December 4, 2023

The African American Studies graduate program focuses on life, culture, and social organization (broadly defined) of persons of African descent. Africa, North America, and the Caribbean are central components of the program. Students are expected to apply a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the international…

Degree Type(s)

Agricultural & Resource Economics PhD

December 1, 2023

Agricultural & Resource Econonomics

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics offers programs leading to PhD degrees. Due to quota limitations, students are rarely admitted for the master's degree, although it may be awarded to students who are pursuing work toward the PhD in our program (or in another field…

Ancient History & Mediterranean Archaeology PhD

December 11, 2023

Ancient History & Mediterranean Archaeology Graduate Group

Application Deadline: December 11, 2023

The interdisciplinary program of graduate study in Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean Archaeology (AHMA) is conducted by a group that includes more than 20 faculty members affiliated with seven different Berkeley departments as well as the Graduate Theological Union. A chair, a graduate…

Anthropology 5th-Year MA

April 15, 2024

Masters / Professional

Anthropology

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

The Department of Anthropology offers a PhD in Anthropology, with concentrations in Sociocultural Anthropology, Archaeology, or Biological Anthropology. The PhD in Anthropology is concerned with diverse analytic and substantive problems in the contemporary world and includes research sites across the United States and around the world.…

Other Options

For UC Berkeley Students

Anthropology PhD

Applied mathematics phd.

Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics offers both a PhD program in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Students are admitted for specific degree programs: the PhD in Mathematics or PhD in Applied Mathematics. Requirements for the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics PhDs differ only in minor respects, and no distinction is…

Applied Science & Technology PhD

Applied Sciences & Technology Graduate Group

The Applied Science and Technology graduate group is administered by the College of Engineering. The program is aimed at students with research interests that are truly interdisciplinary. Faculty members associated with the program are drawn from several departments within the College of Engineering, as well as…

Architecture & City Planning MArch/MCP

December 15, 2023

Masters / Professional, Concurrent

Architecture

Application Deadline: December 15, 2023

The department offers an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Master of Architecture (MArch) The Master of Architecture program is designed to provide students seeking their first accredited professional degree…

Architecture & Civil Engineering MArch/MS

Architecture march.

January 5, 2024

Application Deadline: January 5, 2024

Architecture MS

Architecture phd, art practice mfa.

Art Practice

The two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program supports 12 graduate students per year and strives to graduate working artists who will continue to demonstrate significant artistic, critical and cultural impacts across a wide array of disciplines. Incoming MFA students are expected to already be deeply…

Asian Studies MA

Asian Studies Graduate Group

The Faculty Group in Asian Studies administers an interdisciplinary program leading to an M.A. degree. Utilizing the faculty and facilities of the entire university, this degree program cuts across conventional disciplinary lines and emphasizes a basic core of knowledge concerning one particular geographic area of Asia.…

Astrophysics PhD

The Department of Astronomy offers a graduate program aimed at the PhD degree in astrophysics. Entering students need not have majored in astronomy, although some background in astronomy is desirable. A strong background in physics, however, is essential. Research is a major part of the PhD program,…

Bioengineering (joint UCSF) Jt PhD

November 30, 2023

Bioengineering

Application Deadline: November 30, 2023

The Department of Bioengineering offers a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Bioengineering, PhD in Bioengineering, and a Master of Translational Medicine (MTM). The PhD and MTM are operated in partnership with UC San Francisco, and degrees are granted jointly by UCSF and UC Berkeley. Master of Engineering…

Bioengineering MEng

January 8, 2024

Application Deadline: January 8, 2024

Biophysics PhD

Biophysics Graduate Group

The Biophysics Graduate Group is an interdisciplinary PhD program hosted by the California Institute for the Biosciences (QB3). Our program trains graduate students for careers at the interface of the biological and physical sciences. This interdisciplinary group provides an opportunity for interested students to receive training…

Biostatistics MA

Many issues in the health, medical, and biological sciences are addressed by collecting and exploring relevant data. The development and application of techniques to better understand such data is the fundamental concern of the Group in Biostatistics. The program offers training in theory of statistics and…

Biostatistics PhD

Buddhist studies phd.

Buddhist Studies Graduate Group

The Berkeley Group in Buddhist Studies offers an interdisciplinary program of study and research leading to a PhD degree in Buddhist Studies. The group, which cooperates closely with the Departments of South and Southeast Asian Studies (SSEAS) and East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC), emphasizes the…

Business Administration & Law (Hastings) MBA/JD M.B.A.

See program website

Application Deadline: See program website

The Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Program offers a rigorous general management curriculum that gives you the knowledge and skills to be a leader in any type of organization. Our career services support you in gaining access to the best jobs at the world's most selective firms,…

GRE or GMAT

Business Administration & Law MBA/JD

Business administration & masters of engineering mba/meng, business administration & public health mba/mph, business administration phd.

The Berkeley Haas PhD Program offers six fields of academic study, for a curriculum of unusual richness and breadth. Since the program enrolls only 14 to 16 new PhD students each year, you will work very closely with the faculty members in their chosen specialties. This…

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering MS

Paused for admissions

Chemistry & Biomolecular Engineering

Application Deadline: Paused for admissions

At Berkeley, graduate work in chemical and biomolecular engineering emphasizes the excitement of original research in frontier areas of applied science. Graduate students may pursue a PhD in Chemical Engineering, or they may apply to the Product Development concentration to obtain an MS in Chemical Engineering.…

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering PhD

Chemical and biomolecular engineering prof ms, chemistry phd.

The Chemistry PhD program is designed towards developing the ability to do creative scientific research. Accordingly, the single most important facet of the curriculum for an individual is his or her own research project. In keeping with the goal of fostering an atmosphere of scholarly, independent…

Chinese Language PhD

East Asian Language & Culture

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures offers a PhD program in Chinese Language. The department only admits students into the PhD program.

As a rule, students wishing to enter the graduate program should have completed an undergraduate program comparable to the undergraduate major in this…

City & Regional Planning PhD

City & Regional Planning

The mission of the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley is to improve equity, the economy and the environment in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and metropolitan regions by creating knowledge and engagement through our teaching, research, and service. We aim to design and create…

City Planning & Civil and Environmental Engineering MCP/MS

City planning & law (hastings) mcp/jd, city planning & law mcp/jd, city planning & public health mcp/mph, civil & environmental engineering phd.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Berkeley is a place of intellectual vitality. This vitality is evident in its creative and forward-looking curricula and classroom teaching, its attentive academic mentoring, and the innovative research conducted by students and faculty. CEE focuses on developing future…

Civil & Environmental Engineering Prof MS

Civil and environmental engineering meng, classical archaeology phd.

Ancient Greek & Roman Studies

The Department of Classics offers both the MA and PhD in Classical Archaeology (the archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds). All students apply to the PhD program. Those with the BA as their highest degree are admitted to the MA program, while in…

Classics PhD

The program of studies which leads to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Classics at Berkeley is designed to give a thorough preparation in the fundamentals of classical scholarship while encouraging the pursuit of intellectual inquiry and the development of original research, according to…

Comparative Biochemistry PhD

Comparative Biochemistry Graduate Group

The interdisciplinary Graduate Group in Comparative Biochemistry administers the PhD degree for students interested in a biochemical and molecular approach to problems in the biological sciences. Students work under the supervision of faculty from diverse disciplines including Molecular and Cell Biology; Nutritional Science and Toxicology; Plant…

Comparative Literature PhD

Comparative Literature

Our graduate program is recognized as one of the top Comparative Literature programs in the country. The Comparative Literature department is a vibrant place for the research and study of literatures and cultures in an interdisciplinary framework, from transnational and cross-cultural perspectives. Our faculty and graduate…

Computational Biology PhD

Computational Biology Graduate Group

Under the auspices of the Center for Computational Biology, the Computational Biology Graduate Group offers the PhD in Computational Biology as well as the Designated Emphasis in Computational and Genomic Biology, a specialization for doctoral students in associated programs. The PhD is concerned with advancing knowledge…

Computational Precision Health Jt PhD (joint UCSF)

Augmented Graduate Group

Computational Precision Health (CPH) is an exploding field across both academia and industry. This rapidly evolving field integrates the tremendous advances in data science and data availability that have occurred over the past decades with expertise in clinical medicine, public health, and health care systems to…

Computer Science MS

Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) offers two graduate programs in Computer Science: the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Master of Science (MS) The Master of Science (MS) emphasizes research preparation and experience and, for most students, is a chance…

Computer Science MS/PhD

Masters / Professional, Doctoral / PhD

Computer Science PhD

Demography ma.

The Department of Demography offers an interdisciplinary training program leading to the MA and PhD in Demography. Demography is the systematic study of human populations, a topic central to many pressing policy issues such as the economic development of Third World countries; population aging; the environment;…

Demography PhD

Design mdes.

January 4, 2024

Design Innovation

Application Deadline: January 4, 2024

The Master of Design (MDes) degree program is a three-semester, professional graduate degree in design that integrates human-centered design with a sophisticated understanding of technology to prepare students to excel in creative practices today and design the thoughtful technologies of tomorrow. Jointly offered by the College…

Development Engineering MDevEng

March 4, 2024

Application Deadline: March 4, 2024

Designated Emphasis in Development Engineering Through coursework, research mentoring, and professional development, the Designated Emphasis in Development Engineering (DE in DevEng) prepares students to develop, pilot, and evaluate technological interventions designed to improve human and economic development within complex, low-resource settings. The DE in DevEng is an…

Development Practice MDP

Development Practice Grad Group

The UC Berkeley Master of Development Practice (MDP) is an interdisciplinary, professional degree program designed to prepare leaders to tackle the local, regional, and global challenges of the coming decades. Graduates go on to careers with meaning in non-profit, business and government organizations. Attracting experienced, engaged,…

Earth & Planetary Science PhD

Earth & Planetary Science

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers a PhD degree in Earth and Planetary Science. The central objective of the graduate program is to encourage creative thinking and develop the capacity for independent and original research. A strong undergraduate background in the physical sciences is…

Earth and Planetary Science 5th-Year MA (For UC Berkeley students)

Economics ma (for uc berkeley graduate students).

The Economics PhD program at UC Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in economics. The PhD degree is awarded in recognition of the recipient's qualifications as a general economist and of the ability to make scholarly contributions in…

Economics PhD

Education cred/phd.

The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) prepares leaders in education practice, policy, and research. BSE faculty members support a vision of public education that promotes equity and social justice by empowering practitioners to meet the highest standards of engagement and enrichment in classrooms, schools, communities, and…

Education EdD

See Program Website

Application Deadline: See Program Website

Education MA

Education phd, education-admin services credential cred/ma.

Masters / Professional, Certificate / Credential

Education-Special Education (joint SFSU) JtPhD

The Doctoral Program in Special Education, offered jointly with San Francisco State University, culminates in a PhD degree. The joint program draws on the strengths of both universities in developing leaders and researchers in the field of atypical development and learning. The faculty and program resources on…

Education-Teaching Credential Cred/MA

Electrical engineering & computer sciences 5th-year ms (for uc berkeley students).

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences offers three graduate programs in Electrical Engineering: the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Master of Engineering (MEng) The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical…

Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences MEng

Electrical engineering & computer sciences ms, electrical engineering & computer sciences ms/phd, electrical engineering & computer sciences phd, endocrinology ma.

Endocrinology Graduate Group

As of Summer 2023, the Endocrinology Graduate Group has put a hold on our admissions for at least the next two years. We will not be accepting any applications in the near future. The main goal of our program is to engage students in the interdisciplinary aspects…

Endocrinology PhD

Energy & resources phd.

Energy & Resources Graduate Group

About the Energy and Resources Group The mission of the Energy and Resources Group is research and teaching towards a sustainable environment and a just society. The Energy and Resources Group is a collaborative community of graduate students, core faculty, 200 affiliated faculty and researchers across the…

Energy and Resources (M.A.) – Law (J.D.) – Berkeley

Energy and resources (m.s.) – law (j.d.) — berkeley, energy and resources ma, energy and resources ms, english phd.

The Berkeley English Department offers a wide-ranging PhD program, engaging in all historical periods of British and American literature, Anglophone literature, and critical and cultural theory. The program aims to assure that students gain a broad knowledge of literature in English as well as the highly-developed…

Environmental Health Sciences MS

Environmental Health Sciences Graduate Group

Academic degree programs in the Graduate Group in Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) are recommended for individuals with clear research interests of an interdisciplinary nature. Applicants may apply to the MS, MPH program or the PhD program. EHS is administered within the Division of Environmental Health of…

Environmental Health Sciences PhD

Environmental science, policy, & management phd.

Environmental Science Policy & Management PhD

The Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM) Graduate Program provides a wealth of opportunities for students interested in careers in academia, government, and non-governmental agencies worldwide. Our faculty are internationally recognized, and ESPM is the campus hub for connections to other renowned Berkeley programs in the…

Epidemiology MS

Epidemiology Graduate Group

The Graduate Group in Epidemiology is interdisciplinary and includes faculty from a number of departments at UC Berkeley, as well as the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Students receive either an MS or PhD degree in Epidemiology from the Graduate Division of the Berkeley campus.…

Epidemiology PhD

Ethnic studies phd.

Ethnic Studies

Founded in 1984, the graduate program in Ethnic Studies is the first interdisciplinary PhD program in the U.S. dedicated to the study of comparative race and ethnicity in national, hemispheric, and global contexts. It continues to be a premier PhD program that provides rigorous interdisciplinary training…

Evening & Weekend MBA

The Berkeley MBA Program is about innovative leadership, fresh thinking, positive impact, and an incredibly talented, diverse, collaborative community--one that forms an invaluable, lifelong network. As a top-ranked program of its kind, the Evening & Weekend Berkeley MBA Program offers you the rigor of a premier…

Film & Media PhD

Film and Media

PhD in Film and Media Students in the Film and Media PhD are encouraged to situate moving images within the larger theoretical and analytical frameworks of a range of other disciplines. They integrate the traditions of history, law, literature, cultural studies, gender studies, and political theory to…

Folklore MA

Folklore Graduate Group

The interdisciplinary Folklore Program at the University of California, Berkeley trains intellectual leaders in folkloristics for the twenty-first century. We seek to provide a deep, critical, and theoretically-informed reading of folklore scholarship from the seventeenth century through the present. We urge students to develop a particular…

Forestry 5th Year MF (UCB students)

The Master of Forestry (MF) degree is the advanced professional forestry degree granted by the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM). The student who has completed an undergraduate curriculum in forestry is usually broadly trained in the principles of forestry but has not yet…

Forestry MF

Environmental Science Policy & Management

The French Departments doctoral program reflects the interdisciplinary priorities that have long defined the pursuit of knowledge here at Berkeley. We are thus committed not only to providing students strong coverage of the field of French and Francophone literature and culture, but also to doing so…

Full-Time MBA

Geography phd.

Geography is an inquiry into the patterns and processes that make up the surface of the Earth. It is a broad field of inquiry that, in our department, includes glaciers and climate change, the origins of agriculture and the evolution of plant life, the culture of…

The graduate program emphasizes seminars that provide an in-depth study of specialized areas in German literature, culture, and language. Instruction in methodology is provided for graduate student instructors and prospective teachers, and seminars in applied linguistics and second-language acquisition provide a theoretical and practical foundation for…

Global Studies MA

Global Studies Graduate Group

The MA degree in Global Studies (GS) is a one-year Masters program. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide the fundamentals of contemporary international issues as well as detailed knowledge on particular world regions or countries. The MA degree in Global Studies provides wide flexibility…

Health and Medical Sciences (Joint UCSF) MS (Dept pre-approval to apply)

Round 1: December 1 2023; Round 2: February 15, 2024

Health & Medical Sciences Graduate Group Group

Application Deadline: Round 1: December 1 2023; Round 2: February 15, 2024

The UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program (JMP) is a five-year graduate/medical degree program. The pre-clerkship years are spent at UC Berkeley, engaging in a leading-edge integrated problem-based-learning medical curriculum while simultaneously earning a master's degree (MS) in the Health and Medical Sciences at UC Berkeley's School…

Department Pre-Approval

Health Policy PhD

Health Policy Graduate Group

The PhD Program in Health Policy at UC Berkeley is distinguished by its interdisciplinary application of the social and behavioral science disciplines to real-world health issues. Students select a specialty field from among three tracks (Health Economics, Organizations & Management, and Population Health Sciences) while receiving…

Hispanic Languages & Literatures PhD

Spanish & Portuguese

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers the PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures (HLL) with three possible tracks: Hispanic and Latin American Literatures and Cultures, Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Cultures, and Hispanic Linguistics. All graduate students are required to develop broad expertise across a number of…

History of Art PhD

The Department of History of Art offers a two-stage integrated master's and doctoral program (MA/PhD) in preparation for college teaching, writing, and specialized curatorial careers. Students are not admitted to work for a terminal MA degree, though students may apply for the MA after meeting Stage…

History PhD

The Department of History offers a PhD program in History. The program prepares the student in four selected fields of study: Three fields of history (called the first, second, and third field) and one field in another discipline (called the outside field). Students indicate their choice…

Industrial Engineering & Operations Research 5th-year MS (For UC Berkeley students)

Industrial Engineering & Operations Research

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) offers four graduate programs: a Master of Engineering (MEng), a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Analytics (MAnalytics), and a PhD. These programs have been developed to meet the needs of individuals with backgrounds in engineering…

Industrial Engineering & Operations Research MEng

Industrial engineering & operations research ms, industrial engineering & operations research phd, infectious diseases & immunity phd.

Infectious Diseases & Immunity Graduate Group

The Graduate Group in Infectious Diseases and Immunity provides an opportunity for the study of the biology of infectious agents, their interaction with human and other hosts, and their relationship with the environment. The PhD program is unique in its emphasis on integrated multidisciplinary training in…

Information & Cyber Security MICS

Spring, Summer, Fall

Information

The Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) is an online, part-time professional degree program that provides the technical skills and contextual knowledge students need to assume leadership positions in private sector technology companies as well as government and military organizations. The interdisciplinary program offers students mastery…

Online, Part-Time

Information & Data Science MIDS

The Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) is an online, part-time professional degree program that prepares students to work effectively with heterogeneous, real-world data and to extract insights from the data using the latest tools and analytical methods. The program emphasizes the importance of asking…

Information Management & Systems MIMS

The Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program is a two-year full-time program, designed to train students in the skills needed to succeed as information professionals. Such professionals must be familiar with the theory and practice of storing, organizing, retrieving, and analyzing information in a…

Information Science PhD

The Doctoral Program The doctoral program in Information Management and Systems is a research-oriented program in which the student chooses specific fields of specialization, prepares sufficiently in the literature and the research of those fields to pass a qualifying examination, and completes original research culminating in the…

Integrative Biology PhD

Integrative Biology

Biological phenomena occur at various levels of structural organization, ranging from molecules to organisms, and from populations to the global ecosystem. Integrative Biology takes a whole-organism approach, extending from the genome and proteome through organismal traits (phenotypes), to communities and ecosystems. Through the coordinated study of…

Italian Studies PhD

Italian Studies

The graduate program offers in-depth training in the field of Italian Studies, leading to the PhD degree. The program begins with a strong foundation in the critical analysis and historical understanding of Italian literature and encourages exploration of a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas.…

Japanese Language PhD

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures offers a PhD program in Japanese Language. The department only admits students into the PhD program.

Journalism (M.J.) – Law (J.D.) – Berkeley

Round 1: December 15, 2023; Round 2: February 1, 2024

Application Deadline: Round 1: December 15, 2023; Round 2: February 1, 2024

UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism is looking for the leaders of the next generation of journalists--strongly motivated individuals with reverence for truth, a hunger to discover and to inform, a deep regard for thorough analysis, and an ardent embrace of civic engagement. The digital explosion has…

Journalism & Asian Studies MJour/MA

UC Berkeleys Graduate School of Journalism is looking for the leaders of the next generation of journalists-strongly motivated individuals with reverence for truth, a hunger to discover and to inform, a deep regard for thorough analysis, and an ardent embrace of civic engagement. The digital explosion has…

Journalism MJour

Jurisprudence & social policy phd.

Jurisprudence & Social Policy Graduate Program

Berkeley Law is unique among major US law schools in housing its own interdisciplinary graduate program in the social, philosophical, and humanistic study of law, leading to MA and PhD degrees in Jurisprudence and Social Policy (JSP). The JSP Program promotes the study of law and…

Landscape Architecture & Architecture MLA/MArch

Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning offers a professional graduate degree, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) The Master of Landscape Architecture degree is a professional degree accredited by…

Landscape Architecture & City Planning MLA/MCP

Landscape architecture & environmental planning phd, landscape architecture mla.

About the Program The UC Berkeley School of Law offers a broad, three-year curriculum leading to the Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Berkeley Law educates students not only for the practice of law but also for all the varied roles lawyers perform in modern society. The law school provides an…

Linguistics PhD

Linguistics

The program emphasizes intellectual breadth and connections integrating many areas of Linguistics, as well as connections with neighboring disciplines. Faculty expertise in the department spans an unusually diverse range of endeavors. The graduate program accordingly includes a broad range of advanced coursework focusing on analyzing…

Logic & the Methodology of Science PhD

The Group in Logic and the Methodology of Science offers an interdisciplinary program of study and research leading to the PhD degree. Students in the program acquire a good understanding of the mathematical theory known as Mathematical Logic, which deals in a rigorous way with such…

Master of Advanced Architectural Design MAAD

Master of advanced study in engineering mas-e.

Summer: February 8, 2024; Fall: April 1, 2024; Spring: July 22, 2024

Application Deadline: Summer: February 8, 2024; Fall: April 1, 2024; Spring: July 22, 2024

Master of Analytics MAnlytx

Master of bioprocess engineering mbe.

January 15, 2024

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

Master of Biotechnology

Molecular & Cell Biology

The Master of Biotechnology program is an accelerated one-year program with a 30-unit graduation requirement. Beginning in early July, all students take intensive core lab courses followed by complementary courses that will introduce students to the field of biotechnology, expand their knowledge of key biological concepts,…

Master of City Planning MCP

Master of computational social science mcss.

Round 1: January 8, 2024 (fellowship priority); Round 2: March 1, 2024

Computational Social Science Graduate Group

Application Deadline: Round 1: January 8, 2024 (fellowship priority); Round 2: March 1, 2024

Master of Financial Engineering

The Berkeley Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) degree offers two options of study: one-year graduate degree option and our part-time degree option (completed over two-years). Both are offered by the Haas School of Business and cover the same curriculum. Students enrolled in the MFE Program learn…

Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics MNSD

Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology

The Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics program prepares students for a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The program provides the required coursework and supervised practice hours for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentialing examination eligibility. The program offers a clinically-focused curriculum with a metabolic basic science…

Materials Science & Engineering 5th-Year MS (For UC Berkeley students)

Materials Science & Engineering

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (MEng), 5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Master of Engineering (MEng) In collaboration with other departments in the College of Engineering, Materials…

Materials Science & Engineering MEng

January 8, 2023

Application Deadline: January 8, 2023

Materials Science & Engineering MS/PhD

Materials science & engineering phd, mathematics ma (for uc berkeley graduate students), mathematics phd, mba for executives.

See application on mbaforexecs.haas.berkeley.edu.

Application Deadline: See application on mbaforexecs.haas.berkeley.edu.

The Berkeley MBA for Executives Program is a unique learning experience because of how -- not simply what -- you learn. You will integrate your intellectual talents and industry experience and apply your classroom and experiential learning to actual business situations in unprecedented ways. Although the…

Mechanical Engineering 5th-Year MS (For UC Berkeley Students)

Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (M.Eng), the Master of Science (M.S.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Master of Engineering (M.Eng) This accelerated Masters of Engineering Program has been designed in collaboration with several other departments in the College…

Mechanical Engineering MEng

Mechanical engineering ms/phd, mechanical engineering phd, medical anthropology (joint ucsf) jtphd, metabolic biology ms.

Metabolic Biology Graduate Group

The Metabolic Biology MS and PhD programs provide interdisciplinary training in the areas that include metabolic regulation, physiological chemistry, nutrient functions, and diseases related to metabolic disorders such as diabetes and cancer.

Metabolic Biology PhD

Microbiology phd.

Microbiology Graduate Group

The Graduate Group in Microbiology is composed of faculty from diverse departments, colleges, and schools (Plant and Microbial Biology; Molecular and Cell Biology; Public Health; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Environmental Science, Policy, and Management; Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology; Optometry; Integrative Biology). It…

Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures PhD

Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures

Graduate programs leading to the PhD degree are offered in Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian Languages and Literatures; Middle Eastern Archaeology; Cuneiform; Hebrew Bible; Biblical and Judaic Studies; Egyptology; and Islamic Studies. Degree requirements should be completed according to the University's normative time standards. Normative time for…

Molecular & Cell Biology PhD

November 27, 2023

Application Deadline: November 27, 2023

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology offers a program of graduate study leading to the PhD in molecular and cell biology. This program provides advanced training in the research methods and concepts of the study of the molecular structures and processes of cellular life. The…

Molecular Science and Software Engineering MSSE

February 29, 2024

Application Deadline: February 29, 2024

UC Berkeleys Master of Molecular Science Engineering (MSSE) is an online professional masters program focused on teaching scientists to use computation and machine learning to solve real-world problems in the molecular sciences and beyond. The program is for students with backgrounds in chemistry, physics, biology, engineering,…

Molecular Toxicology PhD

Molecular Toxicology Graduate Group

The PhD program in Molecular Toxicology focuses on the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms and how these effects are modulated by genetic, physiologic, and environmental factors.

The Department of Music at Berkeley is one of the oldest and most prominent in the country, bringing together a renowned group of composers, scholars, and performers. The graduate program is ranked among the top in the nation. The department offers the MA/PhD and the PhD…

Neuroscience PhD

Neuroscience Graduate Program

The Neuroscience Graduate Program at UC Berkeley is a unique, diverse PhD training program that offers intensive, integrated training in multiple areas of neuroscience research. The program includes approximately 65 training faculty from different campus departments, with expertise ranging from molecular and cellular neuroscience to systems and…

Nuclear Engineering MEng

Nuclear Engineering

The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers three graduate degree programs: the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), the Master of Engineering (MEng), and the Public Policy (MPP)/Nuclear Engineering (MS) Concurrent Degree Program.

Nuclear Engineering PhD

Optometry (residency) cert-opt.

Certificate / Credential

Optometrists provide primary vision care, including comprehensive eye examinations and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of most eye conditions and diseases. To prepare you as a professional capable of meeting this broad scope of responsibilities, the curriculum at Berkeley Optometry is designed to provide first-rate clinical…

Optometry OD

Performance studies phd.

Performance Studies Graduate Group

The Graduate Group in Performance Studies at UC Berkeley provides an interdisciplinary and individually crafted curriculum directed at advanced studies in the literatures, performances, cultural contexts, and theories of performance throughout the world. Based in the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, the PhD program…

Philosophy PhD

The Graduate Program in Philosophy at Berkeley offers a first-rate faculty, a stimulating and friendly community of graduate students, and the resources of one of the world's finest research universities. Two features distinguish our profile from that of other leading graduate programs in philosophy:

The department has strengths…

Physics PhD

Graduate work leading to the PhD degree is offered in the Department of Physics. Students may petition for an MA degree on their way to a PhD. Please note that the department will not consider applications from students who intend to work toward the MA degree…

Plant Biology PhD

Plant & Microbial Biology

The Graduate Program in Plant Biology is designed to train students in modern research areas of plant biology. Students' courses of study are designed individually, in light of their interests and career goals. The graduate program features an introductory seminar (Faculty Research Review), six five-week core…

Political Science PhD

Political Science

The Charles and Louise Travers Department of Political Science at UC Berkeley welcomes students interested in pursuing graduate study and research leading to the Ph.D. in political science. Graduate students may specialize in one of six principal subfields: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations,…

Psychology PhD

Psychology as a scientific discipline aims to describe, understand, and predict the behavior of living organisms. In doing so, psychology embraces the many factors that influence behavior-from sensory experience to complex cognition, from the role of genetics to that of social and cultural environments, from the…

Public Affairs MPA

April 1, 2024

Public Policy

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) offers three graduate degrees in public policy, the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Affairs (MPA), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Master in Public Policy (MPP) The MPP degree is earned in a two year, full-time program…

Public Health & Journalism MPH/MJour

Public Health

The School of Public Health offers two professional degrees, the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). The School of Public Health also offers academic degrees in Biostatistics (MA, PhD), Environmental Health Sciences (MS, PhD), Epidemiology (MS, PhD), Health and Medical…

Public Health DrPh

Public health mph, public health mph – summer start, public health on-campus/online mph.

Spring, Fall

Fall 2024 - Round 1: Jan. 7, 2024, Round 2: March 3, 2024; Spring 2025: August 8, 2024

Application Deadline: Fall 2024 - Round 1: Jan. 7, 2024, Round 2: March 3, 2024; Spring 2025: August 8, 2024

Public Policy & Civil and Environmental Engineering MPP/MS

Public policy & electrical engineering and computer sciences mpp/ms, public policy & energy and resources mpp/ma, public policy & energy and resources mpp/ms.

December 4, 2024

Application Deadline: December 4, 2024

Public Policy & Law MPP/JD

Public policy & mechanical engineering mpp/ms, public policy & nuclear engineering mpp/ms, public policy & public health mpp/mph, public policy mpp, public policy phd, rangeland and wildlife management ms.

Rangeland & Wildlife Mgmt Graduate Group

The Master of Science in Rangeland and Wildlife Management prepares students with a bachelors degree in resource management or related disciplines to pursue advanced study of rangelands and range management. Graduate study in range management serves as the basis for a professional career in rangeland livestock…

Real Estate Development & Design MRED+D

Round 1: November 15, 2023; Round 2: January 16, 2024

Institute of Urban & Regional Development

Application Deadline: Round 1: November 15, 2023; Round 2: January 16, 2024

The development of urban real estate is one of the most powerful forces shaping our buildings, cities, and metropolitan regions. From finance to design, the choices we make about what to build, where to build, and how to build influence urban sustainability, equity, and resilience…

Rhetoric PhD

The Department of Rhetoric offers an interdisciplinary PhD program focusing on the study of rhetorical theory and the interaction of the historical concerns of rhetoric with contemporary critical theory across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Crucial to the department's approach is an investigation into the rhetorical…

Romance Languages & Literatures PhD

Romance Languages & Literature

The PhD program in Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL) is offered jointly by the Departments of French, Italian Studies, and Spanish and Portuguese, and administered by a director and executive committee who are faculty members in those departments. The program affords students the opportunity to undertake…

Scandinavian Languages & Literatures PhD

Scandinavian

The graduate program in Scandinavian is designed for future scholars and teachers in the fields of Scandinavian language, literature, and cultural history. The department's strengths lie in the areas of the modern literatures and film (Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish), in Old Norse and medieval studies, and…

Science & Mathematics Education PhD

Science & Math Education Graduate Group

The Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics Education (known informally as SESAME) offers an interdisciplinary graduate program leading to a doctoral degree in science, mathematics, technology, and engineering education. The program is designed to give graduates advanced expertise in a STEM discipline as well as in…

Slavic Languages & Literatures PhD

Slavic Languages & Literatures

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures PhD graduate program is designed to train future scholars and teachers of Slavic languages and literatures. Students specialize either in literature or linguistics, combining a core curriculum with independent research early in their graduate career. Students are admitted to the…

Social Welfare & Law MSW/JD

Social Welfare

Berkeley Social Welfare educates students for leadership in the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. Since 1944 we have prepared over 11,000 social work professionals and social work scholars for leadership in a range of research, teaching, advanced practice, and management…

Social Welfare & Public Health MSW/MPH

Social welfare & public policy msw/mpp, social welfare advanced standing flex msw, social welfare extended flex msw, social welfare msw, social welfare msw/phd, social welfare phd, sociology & demography phd.

Sociology and Demography GG

The Graduate Group in Sociology and Demography (GGSD) is an interdisciplinary training program in the social sciences designed for students with broad intellectual interests. Drawing on Berkeley's Department of Sociology and Department of Demography, the group offers students a rigorous and rewarding intellectual experience. The group, founded…

Sociology PhD

The Berkeley Sociology Graduate Program is the heart of our collective enterprise as a department. We have been able to recruit superlative students year after year thanks to the efforts of the University, the faculty, and our current graduate students. Students who come here find a…

South & Southeast Asian Studies MA

South & SE Asian Studies

This program offers emphases in the following languages and cultural traditions: Hindi, Urdu, Indonesian, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Tamil, and Khmer. Literature is understood in the widest sense to include not only creative writing and cultural expression in the various genres but also sources concerning religion, philosophy, history,…

South & Southeast Asian Studies PhD

Statistics ma.

The Department of Statistics offers the Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Master of Arts (MA) The Statistics MA program prepares students for careers that require statistical skills. It focuses on tackling statistical challenges encountered by industry rather than preparing for a PhD. The…

Statistics PhD

Translational medicine (joint ucsf) mtm.

The MTM program is a cross-campus collaboration between the Department of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley and the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences at UCSF. Students are enrolled in both Universities and draw on the range of expertise and technological resources available at the two institutions.…

Urban Design MUD

The Master of Urban Design (MUD) degree program is a one-calendar-year program of study for students with a prior professional degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or city and regional planning. The program last for three semesters, starting with the June Summer Session and ending at the…

Vision Science PhD

January 13, 2024

Vision Science Graduate Group

Application Deadline: January 13, 2024

Vision is one of the most valuable sensory modalities. It is also the source of a rich array of research questions relating to how we see, how and why vision fails, and what can be done about it. Investigators in Vision Science conduct human and animal…

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The deadlines listed below are for the final university deadlines. Please consult with your intended program for specific priority deadlines or to verify there are not earlier deadlines that must be met.

Master’s and Educational Specialist Degree Deadlines

Doctoral degree deadlines.

• Applications received by the priority deadline will receive maximum consideration.
• Applications received after the priority deadline, but by the final university deadline, are considered on a space-available basis.
• All supporting materials (test scores, transcripts, etc.) must be received by the stated deadline. Any supporting materials received after the deadline may be reviewed on a space-available basis.

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Deadlines To Submit Applications

Application deadline for Fall 2024 PhD: December 10, 2023.

PhD applicants are only accepted for entry in the Fall semester.

PhD Application Step-by-Step

1. Fill out the application

Applying to U-M Ann Arbor (Rackham Graduate School Link)

2. Statement of purpose

Must include areas of interest in the top corner

3. Personal statement Some suggested topics for your personal statement are:

• Volunteer and/or community service;
• Extra-curricular activities;
• Leadership activities;
• Educational, cultural, geographic or socio-economic background underrepresented in your discipline of graduate study;
• Financial hardship;
• First generation U.S. citizen or first generation in family to graduate from a four-year college.

4. GRE scores

A GRE score is not required for applicants who apply for Fall 2024 PhD

5. Three letters of recommendation

If you apply online, we encourage you to submit your letters electronically. At least TWO of your letters should be from faculty.

6. Transcripts

Submit a transcript for each Bachelor’s, Master’s, Professional or Doctoral degree earned or in progress. For instructions on submitting transcripts, please see the  Rackham Graduate School website . Applicants will upload a copy of the official transcript and enter a “self-reported” GPA when applying online. Official paper transcripts/documents are only required if a student is admitted, and these must be submitted by the end of the first term of enrollment.

All credentials submitted for admission consideration become the property of the University of Michigan and will not be returned in original or copy form.

7. International applicants must also send

Include one set of: Official transcripts, certificates, and diplomas in the original language, in addition to an English translation.

TOEFL scores sent from ETS (institution code 1839)

8. Application fee

There is a $90.00 application fee for international applicants.  

Domestic and Permanent Resident applicants are eligible for an application fee waiver. This will automatically apply to your application.  

Undocumented or DACA Applicants are also eligible for application fee waivers here.

While very limited, in certain circumstances, International applicants may be eligible for an application fee waiver administered by the Rackham Graduate School. For information about eligibility criteria and instructions for various fee waiver programs, visit this page.

9. Decision notification

All applicants who are offered admission are notified via e-mail as soon as a decision is reached. PhD admission/financial aid offers will be sent via e-mail mostly during the months of February and March. Notification to applicants who do not receive admission are sent in early-April. The Graduate Admission Committee is working very hard to finish reviewing your application. Once an admission decision has been made by the committee, we will notify you by e-mail. Thank you for your patience.

Previous Degrees Required

Admission to the PhD program does not require a Master’s degree. Qualified students who hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or mathematics may apply directly to the PhD program.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Most of our classes require and assume that the students are knowledgeable in one or more of the following subjects: linear algebra, calculus-based probability, calculus-based statistics, and computer programming. If you are admitted to the Master’s or PhD programs, the department will provide a list of descriptions of University of Michigan courses frequently used to satisfy these prerequisites to help you ascertain your knowledge of the above topics, and, if needed, attain the necessary background. We will provide an opportunity to review the highlights of these subjects together with your fellow entering students before the fall semester begins. We will also recommend classes at the University of Michigan if you prefer to take them during your graduate studies.

Test Of English As A Foreign Language – (TOEFL)

• take the verbal and written English tests given by ELI (English Language Institute);
• report the results to the IOE graduate program advisor, and
• abide by any recommendation made by his or her counselor or the Graduate Program Advisor for remedial coursework.

Letters Of Recommendation

• Letters of recommendation should be submitted online, but hard copies may be submitted if that is not possible. Remember to add sufficient time for hard copies to reach us by the application deadlines.

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When to Apply for Grad School: Easy Monthly Timeline [2024-2025]

Embarking on a master’s degree program is a major life decision, especially when it comes to time and financial commitments. If you’re wondering when to apply for grad school and master’s programs, there’s a lot to figure out!

You’ll need to determine which schools and programs to apply for. Next, discover all the institution’s requirements, fill out applications, create your resume, write a personal statement, collect recommendation letters, and secure funding (including financial aid).

We know that preparing for grad school is a lot of work! Only after you do all that is it time to submit your application.

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When Is the Right Time to Apply for Graduate School?

When trying to get into a specific school or program, submitting everything on time is crucial. Many programs are quite competitive, and an early submission can mean the difference between getting accepted or not. 

But what exactly is early? What’s the timeline for a grad school application?

When Should You Start Thinking of Applying? 

Start your planning process as early as 18 months before your intended start date. If you were thinking of starting in the fall term of 2025, you ideally would have started preparing as early as March or April of 2024.

Starting during those months would have given you a healthy 6-9 months to meet the graduate school application deadline for fall 2025 (which would fall on December 2024 or January 2024). This should be more than enough time to put together all your grad school requirements , request recommendation letters, take any standardized tests, and so on.

Do All Grad Schools Follow the Same Timeline?

It’s worth noting that not all programs or graduate schools follow the typical timelines. Some schools follow rolling admissions while medical schools may follow different start dates and deadlines. 

For example, to meet the med school application deadline for Fall 2025, you’ll have to start preparing in 2024! 

If you’re wondering when to apply for grad school for Fall 2025, it’s possible that you’ve missed the deadlines. If you’d prefer a fall start, you’ll need to wait until Fall 2026. But don’t worry: You’ll have more than enough time to put together the perfect application package! 

Related: How to Apply to Grad School

When to Apply for Grad School – A Suggested Timeline

If you’re wondering when to start applying for grad school, this suggested timeline might help you. The month-by-month example in the table below is a typical timeline for a December application submission or the graduate school application deadline for fall 2024.

Again, the timeline above is for the grad school deadlines for fall 2025. You’ll need to adjust your timeline, depending on your intended start.

Month-by-Month Timeline: In Detail

Here is a breakdown of when to apply to grad school — essentially, the table above in greater detail. Following this rough timeline can help you start earning your graduate degree in no time.

At this time, start deciding which programs you’d like to apply to. 

Reach out to Mentors

Reach out to your mentors to see whether they have any recommendations for programs that might suit you best. You can also seek advice and opinions from internet forums. 

Check Due Dates

When are grad school applications due? Ensure you research the programs well to avoid missing anything during the application timeline. Figure out when you need to pay your application fees.

Prep for Standardized Tests

Begin preparing for required standardized exams. Many colleges require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for admission. A GRE prep class might help you get better test scores that will affect your admission and financial assistance chances.

Different graduate programs may require other tests. For example, if you’re going into law school, you’ll need the LSAT. If you’re going into med school, you’ll need the MCAT.

Start planning your study and preparation strategy for these exams and start signing up for the exams you intend to take.

Related: How Many Grad Schools Should I Apply To?

Keep Studying

Ensure that you spend some time studying each day – but don’t forget to take a break once in a while! Once you’ve prepared for your exams, taking practice tests this early in the process can help you adjust your studying and prep, especially if you score poorly.

Recommendation letters matter. After all, admissions teams can gauge your work ethic from people who know you best. It’s a great way to see what you’ll bring to the program! If you’re currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, your college professors might be the best people to ask for recommendation letters. If it’s been a long time since you’ve been in school, consider asking your co-workers, employers, or volunteer contacts.

After considering the best candidates, it’s time to reach out for recommendation letters! Ask early so people have ample time to write – and you’ll be able to find new writers if anyone happens to refuse. You may need to give your writers as much relevant information as possible to help them (e.g., first draft of your personal statement, notes on what to include).

You can usually take standardized tests more than once without penalty – so long as you do it early enough for retakes. You’ll be able to submit your best score later. That said, each attempt will cost you money.

Not all schools follow the same policy regarding standardized tests and retakes. Be sure to do the necessary research into your intended programs to determine how many retakes are allowed (if at all).

If you’ve already requested your letters of recommendation, it’s a good time to do gentle follow-ups. It might be good to meet with your recommenders face-to-face.

Figure out what kind of financial aid is available to you, whether from the institution, grants, or student loans. Research the scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships for programs you’re interested in. You can also look into FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

July is a good time to request transcripts from your previous school s – especially if you haven’t done so yet. When applying to grad school, transcript submission is one of the major requirements. All graduate schools require them! 

This is another time to consider retaking your standardized tests like your GRE if you are unhappy with your initial score.

Now that you know more about the schools and programs you want to get into, you can write the first draft of your personal statement . At this point, you can write a general statement that can be revised later. Think about writing your statement of purpose, which is a short essay discussing your academic and professional background and interests.

During this month, reach out to family, friends, and mentors for feedback about your personal statement and statement of purpose. It’s likely that they’ll have valuable input to make improvements. 

Remember: These statements should be concise while getting your point across. Any professional in your intended field of study should be able to understand what you are trying to say – even if they aren’t interested or specializing in your sub-discipline.

As you get closer to applying for grad school in Fall 2024, pay attention to your testing. If you’re unsatisfied with your results, October is likely your last chance to retake any standardized tests.

As you’re only a month away from your December deadline, now’s the time to perfect your statement of purpose and personal statement . Finalize your drafts!

Gather all your materials and requirements and start completing all your application forms for your desired graduate schools.

Send final reminders for your recommendation letters . Start collecting them as soon as they’re available.

This month is when most application forms are due . Finalize yours before submitting them!

If you thought the process of applying to grad school ended in December, you’d be wrong! January is the time to c omplete FAFSA (assuming you’re an American citizen) in order to secure a federal loan for your studies.

February Through April

February to April is essentially a waiting game to hear back from the graduate schools. Campus visits will help see your potential study environments and ask other graduate students about their experiences. You’ve already filled out FAFSA, so start applying for grants , scholarships, fellowships, and other loans. If you receive multiple offers, it’s time to choose where to earn your graduate degree !

And that’s it — that’s the graduate school application timeline in a nutshell!

A Note About Our Timeline

While you can always condense our process into a shorter period of time, we wouldn’t recommend cutting the timeline to fewer than 12 months. You’d be pressed for time, won’t have as many opportunities for test retakes, and your recommenders will have less time to write strong letters of recommendation for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should i begin my grad school applications .

To know your application timeline, you should first determine your intended start. Once you have decided, tack on twelve to eighteen months (ideally eighteen) to give yourself enough time to prepare your application properly.

When Are Graduate School Deadlines?

The best way to know when grad school application deadlines are is to check with your desired schools and programs. Not all schools have the same deadlines, so note important dates so as not to miss them! There are some typical deadlines, though — for example, many universities will set December to January deadlines for fall term starts.

When Do I Apply for Graduate School for Fall 2025? 

The deadlines may vary from program to program, but in most cases, the deadline for the fall 2025 term is around December of the previous year to January of the current year. That means if you wanted to apply for grad school for fall 2025, you needed to apply in December 2024 or January 2024. However, you might still be able to apply for certain programs if they have rolling admission.

Do You Apply for Grad School Junior or Senior Year?

You’ll want to start preparing at least one year, but ideally eighteen months, before your start date. Thus, if you want to go to grad school right after graduating college, you’ll want to start the application process as early as junior year.

Wrapping up

So, when do you apply for grad school? When applying to your dream grad school programs, start as early as possible – about 18 months in advance. This will help you iron out all the kinks and make sure you submit the best possible application! If you’re still unsure, the month-by-month timeline (above) can help you figure things out. 

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Thank you for your interest in the UC San Diego Chemistry & Biochemistry Graduate Program. We have over 300 bright and talented graduate students with diverse backgrounds from all over the world. We offer programs for the Doctoral, Masters, and Joint Doctoral degrees. Below you will find information on the needed application materials and criteria.

Application Deadline

PhD Admissions Deadline for Fall 2024 is December 6, 2023 (to be confirmed)

General Application Information

To begin your online application or to check the status on your application, please visit  connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply . Information you enter may be saved at any time.

The Admissions & Recruitment Committee recommends submitting your application as soon as you complete it, even if we have not yet received all your letters of recommendation. We also highly recommend that you answer some/all of our additional questions about your educational experiences.

We review PhD files continuously beginning in late November and try to get the good news out to those we are recruiting to our program as soon as possible. If you have yet to hear from us, your file is still pending a final decision.

Please note that submitting your application requires an associated   application fee   although under many circumstances you may request that this fee be waived. Please read the application fee link above and inquire with  [email protected]  if you have any questions or would like more information on the waiver options.

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Statement of purpose.

We recommend that you structure your Statement of Purpose to address the following four prompts:

• Describe your personal and professional motivations for pursuing research in the field of chemistry and/or biochemistry.
• the overall context and importance of the work,
• the specific goal of the work you were doing, (c) the methods by which you worked to achieve those goals
• what you learned and what your new understanding means for the future of the project. Include a short discussion of how your research experience has shaped your decision to apply to our graduate program.
• Specify one or more faculty members in our department whose current research aligns with your interests. Provide some insight into why you made the choice(s) you did.
• Describe any obstacles that you have overcome to achieve your academic and personal achievements as well as any contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion you have made.

We do not have a word limit, but we do recommend keeping your statement of purpose clear and concise.

Letters of Recommendation

We  require three letters of recommendation. Letter writers that are able to provide context and clarity with respect to your ability and potential to excel in a graduate program are the most helpful in evaluating your application (e.g. a research advisor or a professors from a course that knows you well). UC San Diego students applying for the MS program need to submit at least two letters – at least one from a professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.

If your letter writer needs a new link to submit their letter, please follow the instructions below:

• Log into  online application
• Click “Update Application”
• Go to “Letters of Recommendation” page
• Click “Resend” next to the name of your letter writer

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Research experience, additional educational experiences, fee waiver programs.

There are a couple of fee waiver programs offered by the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

• Please fill out the application as much as you can  ( https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/ )
• Do not submit the application nor enter any payment information
• Take note of your application's reference number (you'll need that for the next step)
• Fill out our Fee Waiver Request Form
• The deadline to be considered for one of the department's application fee waivers is December 4, 2023.
• If selected for an application fee waiver, we will contact you with further instructions by December 5, 2023.

English Proficiency Exams (International Applicants Only)

Applicants that have recently studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country in which English is a dominant language, are exempt from language testing requirements.

Demonstrated proficiency in the English language (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE) is required for all other international applicants whose native language is not English. Requirements for demonstrating proficiency are listed below.

International applicants must include an official report of their TOEFL iBT or TSE scores from  ETS . The university-wide minimum TOEFL score for graduate admission is  550 for the paper based test (PBT), and 85 for the internet based test (iBT) . The minimum for the   IELTS Academic Training exam is a score of 7   and a score of   65 for the PTE Academic.

At minimum, international applicants must also have a   TOEFL iBT Speaking subscore of 23 , an   IELTS Speaking subscore of 7 , or a   PTE Speaking subscores of 65 .

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The  Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomes all applicants. The university and department have a long-standing commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion within STEM fields from. Our commitment to diversifying the scientific workforce also includes people who self-identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities.

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August 13 - 17 | San Francisco, CA

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• Priority deadlines  - Applications that are complete and received by the priority deadline listed for that degree are given priority consideration for admission and financial aid (if applicable). Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Rolling  - There is no specific deadline for applications; applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year.

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. If a deadline has passed, do not let that deter you. We still welcome your application.

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• The numbers listed in the English Language Scores column are the overall minimum scores required for that program.
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Graduate Studies administers approximately $6.6 million dollars in internal fellowships annually. The only way to be considered for these fellowships is to apply by your program's priority deadline. 

Priority vs. General Deadlines

• Priority Deadline  will receive priority review for admission. If the program has a priority deadline listed, you must apply by this deadline to be considered for internal fellowships . 
• General Deadline  will be reviewed by the graduate program but not on a priority basis.
• Space Available Deadline  will only be reviewed if the graduate program determines that they have additional space available after reviewing priority and general deadline applications.

Please Note:  * denotes the admissions deadline used as the prospective student fellowship deadline. 

Letters of recommendation may be submitted after the application deadlines, but program review timelines vary. Contact the program's Graduate Coordinator or visit the program's website for information on their timeline.

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While each of ASU's graduate programs has unique admission standards, ASU has set minimum requirements for admission to master's, certificate and doctoral programs.

Bachelor's degree requirement

You must have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution  in the U.S. or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country.

GPA requirement

Competitive applicants typically have a “B” (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) grade point average in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework. If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, your application may still be considered by the department.

Additional requirements by program

Factors that may also be considered include test scores (such as the GRE or GMAT), the type of coursework completed during undergraduate studies,  letters of recommendation , and any other supporting documents you may be asked to submit for your application. Find your program of interest in  Graduate Degree Search  to learn more about factors considered for admission.

International applicants

The application standards for international students are the same as for domestic students, with the addition of submitting proof of English proficiency (for students whose native language is not English). After admission, international students are also required to obtain a U.S. visa , which includes submitting a graduate financial guarantee.

All international  transcripts  must be submitted in the original language and accompanied by an official English translation. Translations must be literal, complete versions of the originals and must be translated by a university, government official or official translation service. You may not complete your own translation.

Photocopies and notarized transcripts are not acceptable.

When to apply to graduate school at ASU

*Application deadlines are set and enforced by academic program offices. Specific deadline information can be found in the program descriptions on Degree Search . Please contact the academic office offering the program for exceptions.

Sept. 1, 2023 Application opens

Dec. 2023 2024-2025 FAFSA opens

Late Feb. 2024 Class registration begins  

May 1, 2024 FAFSA priority filling date 

Aug. 22, 2024 Classes begin

Spring 2025:

Feb. 1, 2024 Application opens

Oct. 1, 2024 FAFSA priority filling date 

Late Oct. 2024 Class registration begins  

Jan. 13, 2025 Classes begin

How to complete the graduate application 

In the graduate admission video series below, learn how to apply to Arizona State University using the graduate admission application. An ASU admission representative guides you through each section of the application, answering frequently asked questions about the steps to apply.

Personal information

The first step in completing the ASU graduate application is the personal information section. We walk you through each of these fields and address questions you might have about this section of the application.

Academic history

The second section of the application focuses on your prior academic history, including any colleges or universities you previously attended. Watch as we guide you through these scenarios and explain how to fill out each part based on your situation.

The information in the residency portion of the graduate application helps the admission office determine if you are an in-state, out-of-state or international student. In this video, we cover these terms in detail and explain how to accurately fill out this part of your application.

Degree selection

One of the final sections of the graduate application is the degree section. If you’re unsure of which major is best for you, we offer resources that might help you decide.

Supplemental information

The information that is requested in the supplemental information session will differ by degree. In this guide, the admission representative will walk you through how to submit common supplemental material.

Additional information

Finally, in the additional information section, you are able to submit unofficial transcripts for the admission process. In this video, you will learn some tips to help you upload the documents successfully.

The ASU graduate student admission process

Follow these steps to apply to Arizona State University as a graduate student.

Ensure you meet admission requirements

If you are an international student, see the international graduate admission steps and requirements .

The university maintains minimum standards for consideration for admission to graduate degree programs listed above. Additionally, you should review the degree standards, application materials and timelines for submitting your application for the degree program of your interest.

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Complete a graduate admission application and pay nonrefundable application fee

Apply online with ASU’s Application for Admission . If you are interested in a program in the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, visit the college's admission site for the application and instructions. Need help filling out the application? Watch these step-by-step videos .

Pay the application fee

$70: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, in application for permanent residency, DACA, international online student studying outside the U.S.

$115: International students on any nonimmigrant visa type studying in the U.S. (e.g., F-1, H1-B, H-4, etc).

When you complete your application for admission, you will be asked to submit your payment for the application. ASU accepts Visa or Mastercard. The graduate application fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It is not refundable under any circumstance, regardless of the outcome, the date of filing or time of review, or if for whatever the reason the application is withdrawn, or you are unable to enroll for a class.

Submit any additional materials

Please make sure all additional materials required by your department have been submitted. Even though you have submitted the application online, your application may be considered incomplete and therefore not reviewed until all additional materials are received. Please note, any document ASU receives becomes property of the university and will not be returned to you.

While you wait for an admission decision

Once you have submitted all of the required documents, you will have a completed application on file. The admission decision timeline can vary depending on the academic college of interest. While you wait, we encourage you to consider reviewing the following resources.

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What you need to apply to graduate school

Please be sure to review each item below to help you matriculate seamlessly through the admission process.

Transcripts

You must have one set of transcripts from every college and university from which you earned a bachelor’s degree or higher sent to ASU. Official transcripts must be sent directly to ASU Admission Services from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secured electronic transcript service. For transcripts sent through a secured transcript service, please select Arizona State University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to [email protected] . ASU accepts unofficial transcripts as part of the application. This is the only way we will accept unofficial transcripts. Emailed transcripts are not acceptable. If you submit unofficial transcripts and are admitted to the university, you will be required to send official transcripts to the university. Official transcripts are original academic credentials issued by the registrar of the institution attended, bearing the original raised or colored seal of the institution, and the signature of your institution's registrar, academic official or recognized international organization. If you attended ASU, you do not need to request ASU transcripts to be sent. More about transcripts

Official test scores

Your program may require you to have official test scores (such as GRE, GMAT, etc.) sent directly to ASU. Test scores must be received directly from the agency administering the test. Photocopies and faxes are not acceptable.

Please note that ASU does not accept the GRE® General Test at home. Please refer to https://admission.asu.edu/international/graduate/english-proficiency for acceptable exams for English proficiency requirements.

Additional support materials

See your program of interest in Degree Search or check with the department offering the degree regarding required support materials. These may include a statement of purpose or writing sample, portfolio, curriculum vitae or biographical sketch or resume, etc. Many support materials may be uploaded as part of the online application for admission. Depending on your graduate program, letters of recommendation may also be requested.

English proficiency International students must submit proof of  English proficiency . Visa and immigration If you are residing in the U.S. on a valid visa, you will need to provide proof of your current visa. Please enlarge the image if you fax the copy to 480-965-5158.

Mailing information

To expedite the processing of your application, please write your application reference number on all documents and envelopes submitted to ASU. Materials submitted without your application reference number will delay the processing of your application. If sending by stamped mail: Arizona State University Graduate Admission Services PO Box 871004 Tempe, AZ 85287-1004 If sending by FedEx, DHL or UPS: Arizona State University Graduate Admission Services 1150 East University Drive Building C, Room 226 Tempe, AZ 85281

Top 10 graduate application tips

Read our graduate school application tips to get advice for your personal statement and letters of recommendation, and take advantage of resources that will help you prepare your application.

Find a program you're interested in

You can find the program you are interested in through Degree Search . While looking at your program of interest, be sure to review the Admission Requirements section, which outlines materials required and any test scores needed. You will also be able to see which terms you can apply for. Then, click on the Apply Now button to start your application.

You can start the application, save your work and return to it

Once you start the application , you will be emailed login information that you can use to finish the application (within 90 days).

Gather contact information from your recommenders

Most departments typically ask for three letters of recommendation . Enter the contact information for your recommenders on the application. ASU then sends a request to your recommenders when you submit your application. You will be able to submit prompts to your recommenders (if needed) afterward. Let your recommender know in advance that they may be contacted by ASU. Explain to them the degree you are seeking and why you are pursuing that degree.

We'll need a list of all the colleges and schools you've attended and when

We will also need unofficial transcripts from these schools, other than ASU, which you can upload online as part of your application.

You may be asked to submit a personal statement

Your  personal statement  is your chance to share your goals, the reasons why you are interested in the program and how your background aligns with the program.

Former students should have their ASU ID number handy

If you have attended ASU, you will be asked for your 10-digit ID number. This helps us match your application to your previous student record.

Update your resume

You may need to submit a resume as part of your application. See Admission Requirements for your program of interest in Degree Search for details.

Have your unofficial transcripts available

You will be asked for your undergraduate GPA, including your junior-senior year GPA. Use our calculators (4.00 scale | non 4.00 scale), if you need them.

To GRE or not to GRE

If your program requires submission of a GRE (or other graduate school entrance exam), you do not have to take it before you complete the application, but you must take it before you receive an admission decision.

Note: ASU does not accept the GRE® General Test at-home exam.

We recommend you start the application process as early as possible. Make sure you have thoroughly researched your program, understand the expectations and know what is required for a successful application. 

Learn more about ASU's Explore Graduate School Seminars and test preparation programs.

Frequently asked questions about the graduate application

When do I apply for grad school?

The application for admission opens almost a year prior to the academic term you would begin your studies. Use the chart above for graduate application open dates for both fall and spring semesters.

What is the grad school application deadline?

Application deadlines are set and enforced by academic program offices. Please refer to the program descriptions found on Degree Search for deadline information. To discuss deadlines and exceptions, you should contact the academic program office offering the program.

When do grad programs start?

Graduate programs start in the fall or spring semester, and follow the regular ASU academic calendar.

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Progress in a graduate degree program is a shared responsibility of the student and the faculty advisor. Students are responsible for compliance with the rules and procedures of the Graduate School and all other departmental or graduate program requirements. In fulfilling this responsibility, students should seek the advice of the faculty advisor and the director of the graduate program in which they are studying, as well as that of the staff of the Graduate School. Complete information on the special requirements for degrees will be found in the publications of the individual departments and programs.

Please refer to the calendar below for upcoming deadlines for graduate processing:

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Step 1: Submit Your Application

Once you have decided on a desired start term and program, complete and submit your application online here . 

Many academic programs only accept applications for a specific admit term. Contact your academic department to determine which admit term to apply. It is recommended that you submit your application as soon as the admit term opens. This will allow you ample time to complete all of your departmental application materials and requirements. Please see university deadline information below. 

Step 2: Receive Email Invite to Status Page

After you have submitted your application, you will be routed to your Application Status Page . The Status Page is where you will pay your application fee, add recommenders to your application, and upload required application materials.

We recommend checking this page often for updates on your application, important university updates, and contact information for your department. 

Step 3: Complete your Application: the Status Page

Required application materials vary by department and will be reflected on your Status Page within one day. 

If your application requires letters of recommendation, you will be prompted to input recommenders' information. Be sure to notify your recommenders in advance that they will receive an email from FSU with instructions for uploading their letters directly to your application. 

The application fee is  30.00USD . You will be able to pay by credit card, debit card, or e-check.  Unfortunately, the Office of Graduate Admissions is unable to waive the application fee payment for graduate applicants.  

University Admission Requirements

Admission to graduate study is a two-fold evaluation process. The Office of Admissions determines eligibility for admission to the University, and the academic department or college determines admissibility to the degree program. Final admission to the University is subject to approval by the Office of Admissions. Please contact your department for program requirements.  

In order to meet university admission requirements, applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below:

Previous Degree Earned Requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree; OR

A graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution; AND  Test Scores. (See below)

Test Score Requirements

Test scores from a nationally standardized graduate admission test that are acceptable for the academic program to which the applicant is applying.

Official test results are required from a nationally standardized graduate admission test. Use the following institution codes when requesting the official scores:

• The Graduate Record Examination revised General Test (GRE) FSU Institution code:  5219 ,
• The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) FSU Institution code: PN8K567 ,
• The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) FSU Institution code: 5219 ,
• or an equivalent test that is acceptable for the program to which the applicant is applying. These scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency. Examinee copies are not considered official.

Although official scores are required, most departments will begin to review your application with self-reported scores, while they are waiting for the official scores to arrive.

Some programs offer an option to waive the GRE requirement. A list of these programs can be found here . In addition, FSU is currently waiving standardized entrance exam score requirements for all Masters and Specialists programs excluding The College of Business.

Transcript Requirements

Applicants  must  submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Transfer credit posted on the records of other institutions is not accepted in lieu of transcripts from the original institutions. Official transcripts for these credits must also be submitted. Applicants from U.S. institutions must submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions.  FSU transcripts or official transcripts already on file will be obtained by the Office of Admissions.

Florida State University now requires a course-by-course credential evaluation for all applicants that have degrees from a non-U.S. institution. International and domestic applicants with degrees earned from international institutions must submit their official transcripts through a NACES approved evaluator for transcripts from a non-U.S. institution. SpanTran has created a custom application for Florida State University that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. The pathway will appear on checklist after submitting part 1 of the application.   Unofficial Transcripts   To upload unofficial transcripts, go to your Application Status Page under the "upload materials" section, and select "Unofficial College Transcript".  Be sure to upload transcripts from any university you have earned credits from.   Florida State University only allows for application review with unofficial transcripts from U.S. institutions. If an applicant has a transcript from a non-U.S. and U.S. institution then, we must wait for the credential evaluation to be received for the non-U.S. institution before the application can be reviewed.

The university policy allows for application review based on unofficial transcripts. Then, if admitted, you must submit official transcripts within your first semester. However, your department may have additional requirements regarding transcripts. Please contact your department for additional information.    Official Transcripts   We recommend that you have official transcripts sent to FSU electronically to  [email protected] . If this is not an option, you may submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Please note that there may be a delay in processing transcripts that are send via mail.     Office of Graduate Admissions address for submitting Official Transcripts:    

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How long will it take to receive a decision?

You will be notified via email as your application progresses through the review process and when you may check your status page to review a decision. For an exact estimate of when you will receive a decision, please reach out to your department. 

When should I apply?

You may apply any time before your department’s application deadline, however, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to have ample time to complete required application materials such as: transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purposes, etc.  

When are application materials due?

The graduate application, application materials, and application fee should be submitted no later than the program’s deadline. However, some departments accept materials later than the department deadline date. Prospective applicants must contact the academic program for program application and material deadlines. You are welcome to submit your application materials earlier than the deadline as many departments will begin reviewing applications as soon as they are complete. 

What is the cost of tuition?

Information on current tuition costs can be found on the Student Business Services website . Additionally, you may learn more about graduate funding opportunities here .

Can my application fee be waived?

The Office of Graduate Admissions is unable to waive the application fee payment for graduate applicants*.  In order to complete your application for review, you must submit the application fee payment by logging in to your Application Status Check, along with any other documents required by the department. 

*Exceptions may exist for applicants that have completed the FAMU Feeder program, McNair Scholars, or McKnight Scholars. For eligibility for these exceptions, please contact [email protected] . 

What forms of payment can I use to pay my application fee?

The application payment system only accepts payments from 16-digit credit cards or e-check.  Please note that paying with an e-check can take 8-10 business days to be received and processed. If you need additional assistance with payments, you may contact  Student Business Services  at 850.644.9452. 

Do you accept unofficial transcripts and test scores?

Florida State University only allows for application review with unofficial transcripts from U.S. institutions. If an applicant has a transcript from a non-U.S. and U.S. institution then, we must wait for the credential evaluation to be received for the non-U.S. institution before the application can be reviewed.  However, some departments may have additional requirements for review and you should speak to the department regarding those requirements. Official transcripts are required prior to completion of the term in which you have been admitted.  Failure to turn in official documents will result in a registration hold. 

The University policy allows for applicants to self-report their test scores on the Application Status Page after submission. However, some departments may have additional requirements for review and you should speak to the department regarding those requirements. Official test scores are required prior to completion of the term in which you have been admitted.  

Can I defer my admission for another term?

Admission to a graduate program is term specific.  Therefore, if you are unable to attend the term in which you were admitted, you will need to reapply for a future term. 

What is the institution code for test scores?

The institution code for the GRE and TOEFL is 5219. 

The code to send GMAT scores to FSU is PN8K567.

How can I calculate my upper-division undergraduate GPA?

The Upper-division undergraduate GPA includes the entire term in which you attempted your 60th credit hour and continues until completion of the baccalaureate degree. If you are experiencing difficulties reporting your upper-division undergraduate GPA, you may input your cumulative undergraduate GPA in that space in the meantime. Additionally, your graduate representative will calculate the Upper-Division GPA upon review of your application. Here is a tool you can use to calculate your upper-division Undergraduate GPA.

How do I submit application materials and request recommendation letters?

The graduate application at FSU is a 2-step process. In order to have a complete application, you must first submit your online application,  here .  

Adding Materials:

Once you’ve submitted your application, you will receive an email with information to access your Application Status Page. The Status Page is where you will pay your application fee, add recommenders to your application, and upload required* application materials.   

Please note that required application materials vary by department and will be reflected on your Status Page checklist within one day. Check with your department for questions regarding specific requirements and check back often for updates.      Adding Recommenders:  On your Application Status page, click the "recommenders" link and input the names and contact information of your recommenders. Recommenders will then receive an email from FSU with instructions for uploading their letters directly to your application. 

How can I make changes to my Application?

Please be sure that all of the information on your application was entered accurately as your academic records are established from the admissions application. You may make changes to your name, sex, gender identity, preferred pronouns, and more on the  Graduate Applicant Change Form . You may learn about making additional changes to your application on the  Enrollment Information Page . 

How do I appeal a decision?

Applicants to graduate programs who meet minimum University requirements for admission and who are denied admission or readmission to a graduate program, or as a non-degree student, may request reconsideration of their applications. The following procedures apply for all applicants who seek review of an admission or readmission decision:

• Written requests for reconsideration must be received by the Graduate School within thirty days of the notification of denial. Specific reasons for the request and all supporting evidence should be included with the appeal.
• The Graduate School shall forward the appeal to the appropriate academic department within three working days.
• The appeal shall be reviewed by a standing committee of the appropriate academic department. This committee shall be composed of members of the graduate faculty and at least one graduate student. The committee has thirty days to review the appeal.
• Decisions by the committee shall be immediately forwarded to the Graduate School who will notify the applicant of the decision within fifteen business days. This decision shall be final, and there shall be no further appeals.

Applicants who are denied admission or readmission to the University for judicial and/or conduct reasons may appeal by filing a written petition to the Admissions Committee through the Director of Admissions.

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Many graduate programs have  earlier application deadlines  than the deadlines listed below, and/or only consider applicants for specific semesters/terms.  Prospective students should refer to  individual program websites  for current deadline information, which can be accessed by clicking on the specific program of choice from the programs page .   Note that many graduate programs recommend admission for students well before the Graduate School’s deadlines, so apply early.   The University may alter application dates before the published deadlines without further notice in accordance with available resources and/or the enrollment limitation established by the North Carolina General Assembly.

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Learn more about how to apply for Seattle University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program.

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The priority application deadline is February 1.

Application review process and timeline.

Applications are reviewed after the priority deadline. Applying by the priority deadline ensures consideration for space in the cohort and consideration for institutional aid scholarships. Please note that the cohort begins every fall quarter.

International students should review the international admissions page for more information on deadlines, additional requirements and more.

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The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program has one application deadline.

Once you start an application you will be able to save your progress and will not have to complete it all at once.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling application includes the following elements: 

• A two-page, single or double-spaced (maximum) (12pt font, 1-inch margins) statement including goals for the program, professional goals and a response to the Seattle University Mission Statement and/or the  Counseling Program Mission Statement .
• A one-to-two-page professional résumé documenting education, professional and volunteer experience.
• Choose from supervisors or instructors who are familiar with your work and your interpersonal skills. 
• Do not choose peers, friends or therapists.  
• These forms are what are evaluated – please do not include letters of recommendation.  
• In the application you will be asked to complete a self-evaluation of your skills and aptitudes as they pertain to graduate school.
• Evidence of a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. 
• As calculated from the last 90 quarter/60 semester credits of the bachelor’s degree, or post-graduate work, including transfer credits  
• Applicants with less than a 3.00 GPA may apply and may be considered for probationary. 
• The Counseling Program does not require the GRE. However, applicants from non-graded bachelor's degree programs must submit GRE scores. 
• Submit official transcripts for undergraduate coursework and all additional endorsement-related courses to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
• Transcripts may be mailed or submitted electronically to [email protected] .
• Applicants may be accepted to the program with unofficial transcripts. Once accepted to the program, students will need to submit official transcripts within their first quarter of enrollment.  

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You will be able to save your progress while completing your application and will not have to complete it all at once.

• Make sure you hit “Submit” on your application. 
• Submitted applications are only considered complete once all application materials have been received including your recommendation forms.  
• If selected, you will receive an email invitation to a group interview with Clinical Mental Health Counseling faculty and other applicants within six weeks of the application deadline. 
• You can login here to check the status of your application anytime.
• Make sure to regularly check the email you listed on your application for updates, including your admission decision.

Additional Application Information

A maximum of 10 credits may transfer to the program on a 1:1 basis from a CACREP accredited university. The transfer credit evaluation process begins after a student has been enrolled into the Seattle University program, and at that time the assessment will be made which credits (if any) will transfer. Students can start their Petition for Exception to Policy (PEP) process by meeting with their advisor post-enrollment. More details about graduate transfer policies can be found  here .  Please note that credits may not transfer to Seattle University if they do not meet the specified requirements. 

Applicants whose academic credentials are below the expected prerequisite course work, grade point average and/or test scores of those typically accepted to specific programs, but who through other means convey the potential for academic success, warrant offers of provisional or probationary admission. Probationary admission involves a specific time limit during which the student is expected to achieve the minimum GPA noted at the time of admission. When this condition is fulfilled, the department usually recommends advancement of regular graduate student status.

International students can learn more about additional international requirements beyond the general application here .

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The final date to submit Master of Arts applications for Fall 2024 entry is June 1st, 2024 . The application must be submitted by the end of the day in your local timezone.

Through the extended June deadline, MA applicants can apply to one of the following academic concentrations:

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Fueled To Thrive

International Ph.D. graduate Wizaso Munthali recounts her journey from Zambia’s environmental protection agency to a Ph.D. at NC State. 

Perhaps it is not surprising that Wizaso “Wiza” Munthali knows well how to tap into available resources. 

After all, she has dedicated much of her career as a professional and an NC State doctoral student to analyzing alternative energy sources. This Saturday, Munthali will recount a slice of her journey when she takes the stage as a commencement speaker for the College of Natural Resources . 

That journey includes pressing pause on her 22-year career in environmental regulation in her home country of Zambia and deciding to return to school as an international student. Munthali will add a Ph.D. in forestry and environmental resources, with a specialization in geographic information systems, to an impressive resume that includes being a Fulbright Scholar . Although Munthali found the fuel to get her over the finish line, she seems surprised. 

“I can’t believe it’s happening!” she said, looking ahead towards graduation. “It wasn’t easy being at my age and attempting a Ph.D., and realizing that I needed to wear glasses all the time.”

But attempt it she did. The Fulbright committee considered her experience and interests in energy transition, alternative cooking energy and life cycle analysis and recommended that she apply to NC State, where she would receive the rigor and research culture to make an impact. 

Munthali said that NC State’s fast-paced, results-driven environment might be “quite daunting” initially to an international student. But what set the school apart for her was its high level of student support. Tapping into NC State’s academic resources, Munthali transformed her “phobia” of the statistical coding software Stata into excitement. “I still can’t believe it, to this day, that I can confidently go into Stata and write out some program without struggling as much as I used to at the beginning.”

She also found NC State’s counseling services to be crucial. Sadly, her mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 and passed away. Munthali leaned on the emotional support the counseling services provided to get her through that challenging period. 

“There was always some place where you could go and get the guidance you needed,” she said.

“The system is rooting for you. They want you to succeed.”

Since her classes ended, Munthali has been teaching as a lecturer at the Copperbelt University in Kitwe, a mining city in Zambia, where she mentors young environmental engineers. She’s a natural teacher and it shows. For potential students interested in environmental science or a similar path to hers, Munthali gave this advice: “Develop a topic that is relevant to you.” 

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Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Students Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability.

April 29, 2024—Ottawa— International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability.

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that the temporary policy allowing students to work more than 20 hours per week off campus will come to an end on April 30, 2024, and it will not be extended. This fall, we intend to change the number of hours students may work off campus per week to 24 hours.

Students who come to Canada must be here to study. As such, allowing students to work up to 24 hours per week will ensure they focus primarily on their studies, while having the option to work, if necessary.

As we head into the summer session, students who have a scheduled academic break can continue working unlimited hours.

In developing this change, we looked at the needs of students, policies in other countries, as well as research that has shown that academic outcomes suffer the more a student works while studying. It also strikes the appropriate balance so students have the option to work without compromising academic outcomes. More details will be shared in due course.

We also continue to develop the new Recognized Institutions Framework to reward post­secondary institutions that set high standards for selecting, supporting and retaining international students. We will continue to support and protect international students from financial vulnerability and keep protecting the integrity of the International Student Program.

“Working off campus helps international students gain work experience and offset some of their expenses. As international students arrive in Canada, we want them to be prepared for life here and have the support they need to succeed. However, first and foremost, people coming to Canada as students must be here to study, not work. We will continue working to protect the integrity of our student program.” – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

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Recent studies conducted in the US and Canada have shown that there is a considerable decline in academic performance for students working more than 28 hours per week, and that working more than 24 hours per week increases the chances that a student will drop out of their program.

Most countries that welcome international students set limits on the number of hours they may work while they study. Australia recently changed its policy to allow a student to work 48 hours every 2 weeks. In the US, students must meet additional criteria before being permitted to work off campus at all.

In December 2023, the Government of Canada raised the cost-of-living threshold that students must meet to be approved for a study permit so they are financially prepared for life in Canada and are not as dependent on working.

International students who begin a college program delivered through a public-private curriculum licensing arrangement on or after May 15, 2024, will not be eligible for a post-graduation work permit when they graduate. Those who already started this type of program prior to May 15, 2024, will still be able to access a post-graduation work permit, provided they meet all other criteria .

The new letter of acceptance (LOA) verification process has been a success. Since its launch on December 1, 2023, through April 1, 2024, IRCC has

•  received almost 162,000 LOAs for verification
• confirmed nearly 142,000 LOAs as valid directly with designated learning institutions (DLIs)
• identified almost 9,000 LOAs that didn’t match any LOA issued by a DLI or that the DLI had already cancelled before the foreign national applied for a study permit

Associated links

• Statement: Minister Miller issues statement on international student allocations for provinces and territories
• Notice: Update on public-private college partnership programs for international students
• Notice: Additional information about International Student Program reforms
• News release: Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new study permits issued
• News release: Revised requirements to better protect international students
• News release: Changes to International Student Program aim to protect students
• Website: Work off campus as an international student

Aissa Diop Director of Communications Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [email protected]

Media Relations Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 [email protected]

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