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Application Deadlines

For most programs, the deadlines for admission with full consideration for all available forms of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences merit-based financial aid are

January 15 (for fall admission) and October 15 (for spring admission).

Adhering to these deadlines will ensure that you are considered for all available forms of merit-based aid, both departmental and University-wide. But please be aware that some departments have an earlier deadline for fall admission/financial aid consideration. Individual departments/programs may also have later deadlines for admission consideration if you wish to be considered for departmental financial aid only, or if you do not wish to be considered for financial aid at all.

These specific deadlines are listed in the Application Instructions section of the online application for admission, and on the Department/Program Information Sheet in the paper application. By submitting an application by the deadlines stated there, you will be considered for financial assistance as departmental funds allow.

Applications that are complete at the time of the deadlines will be given priority. An application is considered complete when all required credentials have been received by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

 

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