Deadlines

Below are important deadlines to keep in mind when applying to the Elliott School's graduate programs. We will gladly accept application materials prior to the application deadline; however, we do not begin reviewing complete applications until the deadline.

Fall Admission Deadlines

All Elliott School programs (MA, MIPP, MIS, and Graduate Certificates) offer fall admission.

• January 15: Applications must be received by this date for you to be considered for fellowships.
• February 1: Applications must be received by this date for you to be considered for admission, though you will not be considered for fellowships.
• After February 1: Applications submitted after February 1 will be reviewed at the discretion of the school only if there are available spaces.

Spring Admission Deadlines

Only the programs listed below offer spring admission.

October 1: Date by which applications must be received for spring admissions for the following programs:

• M.A. in Security Policy Studies
• M.A. in International Science and Technology Policy
• Master of International Policy & Practice (MIPP)
• Master of International Studies (MIS)
• Graduate Certificates