Application

Online Application. All degree and non-degree graduate applicants must use the online application available at the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions website to obtain graduate program information and apply. 

Application Deadlines. Domestic applicants interested in being considered for a Graduate School Fellowship must apply before deadlines posted by the graduate program of interest. International applicants interested in being considered for a Graduate School Fellowship must apply by the last working day in November. The Graduate School application process opens at the beginning of autumn semester and early applications can be considered by graduate programs as of that time. Graduate Program deadlines for receiving applications may vary but should be no later than May 15 for summer session, July 15 for autumn semester, and December 1 for spring semester. Domestic applicants who apply sixty days prior to the start of a semester or session can be considered for admission to that term. Earlier dates may apply for international applicants who require visa sponsorship. Graduate Studies Committees establish admission application deadlines and are not required to admit students every semester, session or term. 

Application Fee. All Graduate School applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee. Waivers to the application fee are offered by various colleges on campus, as well as, by the Graduate School. If an applicant believes that they meet the criteria for a waiver, they should visit The Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions fee waiver website for further details.