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Spring 2027 applications open July 1, 2026
Fall 2027 applications open on August 1, 2026
International applicants: For graduate programs that have a Fall application deadline beyond 5/1, international applicants must submit an application no later than 5/1 to ensure sufficient time to obtain a visa.
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Explore Graduate Program Deadlines
| Program | Degree Type | Fall 2027* Application Deadline | Fall 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline | Spring 2027 Application Deadline | Spring 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Nutrition | M.S. | 2/15/2027 | 6/1/2027 | N/A | N/A |
| Dietetics | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Dietetics Certificate | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Integrated Agricultural Science and Technology | M.S. | 3/15/2027 | 8/29/2027 | N/A | N/A |
| International Apparel Management | M.S. | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Plant Science | M.S. | Discontinued Starting Fall 2027 | 10/15/2026 | 12/01/2026 | |
*International applicants: For graduate programs that have a Fall application deadline beyond 5/1, international applicants must submit an application no later than 5/1 to ensure sufficient time to obtain a visa.
| Program | Degree Type | Fall 2027* Application Deadline | Fall 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline | Spring 2027 Application Deadline | Spring 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | M.S. | Discontinued Starting Fall 2027 | 11/1/2026 | 1/23/2027 | |
| Accountancy (Accelerated) | M.S. | Discontinued Starting Fall 2027 | 11/1/2026 | 1/23/2027 | |
| Accounting and Analytics | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | N/A | N/A |
| Accounting and Analytics (Accelerated) | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration | M.B.A | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 11/1/2026 | 1/12/2027 |
| Business Analytics | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Digital Supply Chain Management | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Digital Marketing | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 11/1/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Financial Analytics | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Human Resource Leadership | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 11/1/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Information Security | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Information Security (Online) | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
*International applicants: For graduate programs that have a Fall application deadline beyond 5/1, international applicants must submit an application no later than 5/1 to ensure sufficient time to obtain a visa.
| Program | Degree Type | Fall 2027* Application Deadline | Fall 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline | Spring 2027 Application Deadline | Spring 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education – Curriculum and Instruction | M.A. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Education – Educational Leadership | M.A. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Education – Special Education | M.A. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Educational Leadership | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | ||
| Educational Leadership (summer start) | Ed.D. |
Summer Only Application Deadline: 05/1/2027 |
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*International applicants: For graduate programs that have a Fall application deadline beyond 5/1, international applicants must submit an application no later than 5/1 to ensure sufficient time to obtain a visa.
| Program | Degree Type | Fall 2027* Application Deadline | Fall 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline | Spring 2027 Application Deadline | Spring 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | M.S. | 6/1/2027 | 8/1/2026 | 10/15/2026 | 1/12/2027 |
| Civil Engineering – Construction Engineering Management | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Civil Engineering – Environmental and Water Resources Engineering | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Civil Engineering – Geotechnical Engineering | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Civil Engineering – Transportation Engineering | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Computer Engineering | M.S. | TBD | TBD | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical Engineering | M.S. | 11/30/2026 | 8/29/2027 | 8/31/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Engineering Management | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Materials Engineering | M.S. | 8/2/2027 | 8/16/2027 | 11/2/2026 | 1/12/2027 |
| Mechanical Engineering | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/1/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/12/2027 |
| Systems Engineering | M.S. | 6/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/31/2026 | 1/12/2027 |
*International applicants: For graduate programs that have a Fall application deadline beyond 5/1, international applicants must submit an application no later than 5/1 to ensure sufficient time to obtain a visa.
| Program | Degree Type | Fall 2027* Application Deadline | Fall 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline | Spring 2027 Application Deadline | Spring 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | M.Arch. | 1/15/2027 | 4/16/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Landscape Architecture | M.L.A. | 2/15/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Regenerative Studies | M.S. | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Urban and Regional Planning | M.S. | 2/15/2027 | 6/1/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Interior Architecture (Online) | M.I.A. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
*International applicants: For graduate programs that have a Fall application deadline beyond 5/1, international applicants must submit an application no later than 5/1 to ensure sufficient time to obtain a visa.
| Program | Degree Type | Fall 2027* Application Deadline | Fall 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline | Spring 2027 Application Deadline | Spring 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English – Literary Studies | M.A. | 3/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| English – Rhetoric and Composition | M.A. | 3/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| English – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL) | M.A. | 3/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| History | M.A. | 4/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Psychology | M.S. | 2/1/2027 | 6/1/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Public Administration | M.P.A. | 4/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Public Administration (Online) | M.P.A. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | Closed | Closed |
| Quantitative Economics | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/1/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
*International applicants: For graduate programs that have a Fall application deadline beyond 5/1, international applicants must submit an application no later than 5/1 to ensure sufficient time to obtain a visa.
| Program | Degree Type | Fall 2027* Application Deadline | Fall 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline | Spring 2027 Application Deadline | Spring 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Science | M.S. | 2/1/2027 | 6/1/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Chemistry | M.S. | 3/1/2027 | 8/1/2027 | 10/1/2026 | 1/12/2027 |
| Computer Science | M.S. | 4/1/2027 | 7/1/2027 | 10/1/2026 | 1/12/2027 |
| Computer Science (Online) Available beginning: 11/1/2026 | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/1/2027 | N/A | N/A |
| Geology | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Kinesiology | M.S. | 4/1/2027 | 7/1/2027 | 10/1/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Mathematics | M.S. | 4/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 9/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Statistics & Applied Math - Statistics | M.S. | 4/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 9/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| Statistics & Applied Math - Applied Math | M.S. | 4/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 9/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
*International applicants: For graduate programs that have a Fall application deadline beyond 5/1, international applicants must submit an application no later than 5/1 to ensure sufficient time to obtain a visa.
| Program | Degree Type | Fall 2027* Application Deadline | Fall 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline | Spring 2027 Application Deadline | Spring 2027 Intent to Enroll Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | M.S. | 7/1/2027 | 8/29/2027 | 10/15/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
*International applicants: For graduate programs that have a Fall application deadline beyond 5/1, international applicants must submit an application no later than 5/1 to ensure sufficient time to obtain a visa.