Graduate Application FAQs

**This program is not accepting PhD applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please reach out to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at grsphd@bu.edu with any questions.**

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Our application is conveniently available online via the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences website.
When creating your account, please use a permanent, non-school-related email address.

October 15, 2025 for Spring 2025 admission (MA only)

January 14, 2026 for Fall 2025 MA admission

Yes. See the first paragraph on our Graduate Admissions page  for more information.

For required application materials, see our most recent graduate admissions document, which can be found online here.
For background course requirements, see our most recent Graduate Student Handbook, which can be found online here.
Note: The GRE is not required; scores will not be considered by the Admissions Committee.

Statistical portraits across key metrics can be found on the Graduate Resources page.

To learn more about funding availability, see our most recent graduate admissions document, which can be found here.

An interview is not required. If you wish to discuss the program, please contact Professor S. Rebecca Martin, Director of Graduate Admissions.
 

All graduate admissions and funding questions should be directed to Professor S. Rebecca Martin.