Critical Deadlines

Prospective Students: Application Deadlines for Fall and Summer Terms

Application deadlines for fall and summer term admissions vary by degree level and specialization, but the initial review of all applications begins December 1. Be advised that many financial aid decisions are made relatively early in the review process. Therefore, regardless of posted deadline, applicants to graduate programs are strongly encouraged to submit completed application materials prior to December 1. See below for further information about deadlines for specific programs.

Application Deadlines for Winter Term (only) - Only U.S. applications for Educational Studies masters programs are accepted for winter term. All winter term applications must be received by October 1.

Current students: Visit the "Forms and Procedures" in Student Life to get more forms, deadlines, and procedures.

Degree Level and Specialization

Undergraduate programs

Elementary and Secondary application deadline: January 15

If you experience any difficulties while completing the on-line application, please contact our Office of Student Affairs for assistance at (734) 764-7563.

Master's specializations and programs:

Educational Studies Specializations:
(What is Educational Studies?)

Curriculum Development (M.A.)
Early Childhood Education ( M.A.)
Educational Administration and Policy (M.A.)
Educational Foundations and Policy (M.A.)
English Education (M.A.)
English Language Learning in School Settings (M.A.)
Learning Technologies (M.A.)
Literacy, Language and Culture ( M.A.)
Mathematics Education (M.A.)
Science Education (M.A.)
Social Studies Education (M.A.)
Dual Degree Program (M.A. and M.B.A.) with the Ross School of Business (click here for Business application deadlines as applicants must apply to both schools to be considered for the dual degree program)

–International: December 1

–Domestic:

-June 30* (for Fall)

-October 1 (for Winter)

*Although applications for the Educational Studies MA degree specializations are accepted as late as June 30, applicants should note that the deadlines for some sources of financial aid occur as early as February 15. Thus, applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible.

Master of Arts with Certification (MAC) Specializations:

Deadline: December 1st

Although the initial December 1 deadline has passed, the elementary and secondary MAC programs have rolling admissions and both programs are still accepting applications for the program that begins in June 2009. We encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible.

For more information about elementary MAC, please e-mail Instructional Specialist Leah van Belle at vanbelle@umich.edu.

For more information about secondary MAC, please e-mail Professor Patricia Kenney, secondary MAC assistant coordinator, at pakenney@umich.edu.

Click here for Elementary MAC admissions procedures.

Click here for Secondary MAC admissions procedures.

Click here for information about applying for financial aid.

Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) Masters Specializations:
(What is CSHPE?)

Higher Education (M.A.)
Medical and Professional Education concentration (M.A.)
Dual Degree Program (M.A. and M.P.P.) with the Ford School of Public Policy (click here for Public Policy application deadlines as applicants must apply to both schools to be considered for the dual degree program)
Dual Degree Program (M.A. and M.B.A.) with the Stephen M. Ross School of Business (click here for Business application deadlines as applicants must apply to both schools to be considered for the dual degree program)

International: December 1*

Domestic: January 1*

*Late applications for the CSHPE masters program will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in submitting an application after the deadline date, please contact the CSHPE office.

Doctoral degree programs:

Educational Studies Specializations:
(What is Educational Studies?)

Educational Administration and Policy (Ph.D.)
Educational Foundations and Policy (Ph.D.)
English Education (Ph.D.)
Learning Technologies (Ph.D.)
Literacy, Language and Culture (Ph.D.)
Mathematics Education (Ph.D.)
Quantitative Research Methods (Ph.D. and MA)
Science Education (Ph.D.)
Special Education (Ph.D.)
Teaching and Teacher Education (Ph.D.)

International: December 1

Domestic: December 1

Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) Doctoral Specializations:
(What is CSHPE?)

Academic Affairs and Student Development
Individually Designed Program
Organizational Behavior and Management
Public Policy in Post Secondary Education
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment

International: December 1

Domestic: December 1*

*Late domestic applications for the CSHPE PART-TIME doctoral program will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in submitting an application after the deadline date, please contact the CSHPE office.