Admission Information

Graduate Admission Dates and Deadlines

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The deadlines listed below are for the final university deadlines. Please consult with your intended program for specific priority deadlines or to verify there are not earlier deadlines that must be met.

Master’s and Educational Specialist Degree Deadlines

	Admission for Fall Semester	Admission for Spring Semester	Admission for Summer Semester
Priority Deadline (for funding and consideration)	Refer to Specific Major	Refer to Specific Major	Refer to Specific Major
Final University Deadline	June 1	October 15	February 15

Doctoral Degree Deadlines

	Admission for Fall Semester	Admission for Spring Semester	Admission for Summer Semester
Priority Deadline (for funding and consideration)	Refer to Specific Major	Refer to Specific Major	Refer to Specific Major
Final University Deadline	February 15	October 15	February 15

• Applications received by the priority deadline will receive maximum consideration.
• Applications received after the priority deadline, but by the final university deadline, are considered on a space-available basis.
• All supporting materials (test scores, transcripts, etc.) must be received by the stated deadline. Any supporting materials received after the deadline may be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Learn more on the USF Journey Through Admission.