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 | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Chemistry/Biochemistry PhD | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Educational Leadership and Policy Studies EdD | February 15 | Fall only | Not applicable |
| Electrical Engineering (PhD) and Electrical Engineering with Computer Engineering Option (PhD) | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Engineering & Applied Science PhD | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Integrative Biology PhD | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Law JD | June 30 | Transfer Only - December 1 | Not applicable |
| Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory PhD | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Marine Science and Technology PhD | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Nursing DNP Online | Rolling | Fall only | Not applicable |
| Nursing PhD | February 15 | Fall only | Not applicable |
| STEM Education PhD | January 15 | 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 | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Business Administration MBA | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Business Administration MBA Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Ceramics MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Chemistry/Biochemistry MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Computer Engineering MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Computer Science MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | April 1 |
| Computer Science MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Data Science MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Digital Media MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Drawing MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Electrical Engineering MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Fibers MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Finance MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Graphic Design MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Healthcare Management MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Healthcare Management MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Illustration MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Marine Science and Technology MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Marine Science and Technology COAST PSM | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Mechanical Engineering MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Mechanical Engineering MS - Industrial & Systems Engineering Option | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Nursing MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Painting MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Photography MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Physics MS | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Portuguese Studies MA | February 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Printmaking MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Professional Writing & Communication MA | Rolling | Rolling | Not applicable |
| Psychology: Clinical MA | February 15 | Fall only | Not applicable |
| Psychology: Research MA | April 1 (Priority deadline: Feb. 15) | Fall only | Not applicable |
| Public Policy MPP (Online) | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Sculpture MFA | January 15 | Dec. 15 | Not applicable |
| Teaching MAT | April 1 | Dec. 15 | April 1 |
| Technology Management MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Technology Management MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |