Deadlines
For fall applicants, the deadline for priority consideration for university assistantships or fellowships is typically Jan. 15. For spring applicants, such deadline is typically Oct. 1. Only full-time and degree-seeking students are eligible for university assistantships or fellowships.
Doctoral | Master's | Certificate
Doctoral Programs
| Program | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology PhD | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Chemistry/Biochemistry PhD | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Educational Leadership and Policy Studies EdD | June 30 | Fall only | Not applicable |
| Electrical Engineering (PhD) and Electrical Engineering with Computer Engineering Option (PhD) | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Engineering & Applied Science PhD | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Integrative Biology PhD | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Law JD | June 30 | Transfer Only - December 1 | Not applicable |
| Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory PhD | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Marine Science and Technology PhD | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Nursing DNP Online | Rolling | Fall only | Not applicable |
| Nursing PhD | May 1 | Fall only | Not applicable |
| STEM Education PhD | May 1 | Fall only | Not applicable |
Master's Programs
| Program | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Accounting MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Art Education MAE Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Biology MS or Marine Biology MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Business Administration MBA | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Business Administration MBA Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Ceramics MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Chemistry/Biochemistry MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Computer Engineering MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Computer Science MS | May 1 | October 1 | May 1 |
| Computer Science MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Data Science MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Digital Media MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Drawing MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Electrical Engineering MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Fibers MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Finance MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Graphic Design MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Healthcare Management MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Healthcare Management MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Illustration MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Marine Science and Technology MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Marine Science and Technology COAST PSM | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Mechanical Engineering MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Mechanical Engineering MS - Industrial & Systems Engineering Option | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Nursing MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Painting MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Photography MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Physics MS | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Portuguese Studies MA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Printmaking MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Professional Writing & Communication MA | Rolling | Rolling | Not applicable |
| Psychology: Clinical MA | April 1 (Priority deadline: Jan. 15) | Fall only | Not applicable |
| Psychology: Research MA | May 1 (Priority deadline: Feb. 15) | Fall only | Not applicable |
| Public Policy MPP (Online) | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Sculpture MFA | May 1 | October 1 | Not applicable |
| Teaching MAT | May 1 | October 1 | May 1 |
| Technology Management MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Technology Management MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |