Graduate Program Application Deadlines

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Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical and Counseling Psychology Apply by December 15 for the following fall


College of Allied Health Professions

Apply directly to each program.  You will not complete the graduate application through the Admissions Office.  Contact the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions at (251) 445-9250 for more information. 

M.H.S. in Physician Assistant Studies - October 1
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology - January 15
M.S. in Occupational Therapy - December 1
Doctor of Physical Therapy - December 1
Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders - Open Admission
Doctor of Audiology - January 15


College of Arts and Sciences

M.S. in Biology - Fall (August): July 1   Spring (January): December 1   Summer (May): May 1
M.A. in Communication - Fall (August): July 1   Spring (January): December 1   Summer (May): May 1
M.A. in English - Fall (August): July 15   Spring (January): December 1   Summer (May): May 1
M.S. in Environmental Toxicology Early Admission: March 1  Regular Admission for Fall: June 1 
Regular Admission for Spring: December 1
M.A. in History - Fall (August): July 10   Spring (January): November 20   Summer (May): April 20
M.S. in Marine Conservation and Resource Management - Fall (August): June 1   Spring (January): December 1
M.S. in Marine Sciences - Fall (August): February 1   Spring (January): May 15
Ph.D. in Marine Sciences - Fall (August): February 1   Spring (January): May 15
M.S. in Mathematics - Fall (August): July 1   Spring (January): December 1   Summer (May): May 1
M.M. in Music - Fall (August): July 1   Spring (January): December 1   Summer (May): May 1
M.P.A. in Public Administration - Fall (August): July 1   Spring (January): December 1   Summer (May): May 1
M.S. in Psychology - February 15 fall semester admittance only
M.F.A. in Visual Arts - Fall (August): July 15


College of Business

Master of Business Administration - July 15 fall semester admittance only
Master of Accounting - Fall: July 15    Spring: December 1
Ph.D. in Business Administration - January 31 for summer admission


School of Computing

M.S. in Computer and Information Science - Fall (August): July 15   Spring (January): December 1   Summer (May): May 1
PhD in Computing 

College of Education and Professional Studies

Master of Education

Application Deadlines: Fall (August): July 15   Spring (January): Dec. 1   Summer (May): May 1

Alt M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Alt M.Ed. in Elementary Education
Alt M.Ed. in English for Speakers Other Languages
Alt M.Ed. in Secondary Education
Alt M.Ed. in Special Education
M.Ed. in School Counseling (Fall Semester Admission Only - April 15 application deadline)
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
M.Ed. in Early Childhood with Reading Cert
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
M.Ed. in Elementary Education with Reading Cert
M.Ed. in Health Education
M.Ed. in Physical Education
M.Ed. in Secondary Education   
M.Ed. in Special Education 
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership - Summer Admission April 1, Fall Admission July 1 and Spring Admission November 1
M.Ed. in Educational Media

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: Fall (August): July 15  Spring (January) Dec 1   Summer (May): May 1

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Fall Semester Admission Only - March 15 application deadline)
M.S. in Exercise Science
M.S. in Health Promotion
M.S. in Sport Management
M.S. in Educational Media and Technology
M.S. in Instructional Design & Development

Educational Specialist

Application Deadlines: Fall (August): July 15   Spring (January): Jan. 4   Summer (May): May 1

Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education
Ed.S. in Elementary Education
Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership (Summer Semester Admission Only - March 15 application deadline)
Ed.S. in Reading Specialist 
Ed.S. in Secondary Education  
Ed.S. in Special Education
Ed.S. in Teacher Leader

Doctor of Education

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership  (Summer Semester Admission Only - March 31 application deadline)

Doctor of Philosophy

Application Deadlines: Fall (August): July 15,  Spring (January) Dec 1   Summer (May): May 1

Ph.D. in Instructional Design & Development

Doctor of Philosophy

Application Deadlines: Fall (August): July 15,  Spring (January) Dec 1

Exercise Science and Performance Nutrition - Doctor of Philosophy


College of Engineering

Application Deadlines: Fall (August): July 1   Spring (January): December 1   Summer (May): May 1

M.S. in Chemical Engineering
M.S. in Civil Engineering
M.S. in Electrical Engineering
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. in System Engineering


College of Medicine

Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences - March 31 (Fall semester admittance only)
Request personal statement and recommendation forms from the department.

M.D. in Medical Sciences
August 1- Early Decision primary applications for AMCAS
September 1- Early Decision secondary applications
November 15- Primary applications for AMCAS
December 31- Secondary applications

College of Nursing

M.S. in Nursing
  • Fall Admission – Application and Transcript Deadlines
    Deadline - May 1st
  • Spring Admission – Application and Transcript Deadlines
    Deadline - October 1st
  • Summer Admission – Application and Transcript Deadlines
    Deadline - February 1st

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Fall Admission – Application and Transcript Deadlines
    Deadline - May 1st
  • Spring Admission – Application and Transcript Deadlines
    Deadline - October 1st
  • Summer Admission – Application and Transcript Deadlines
    Deadline - February 1st