Master’s degree applicants are welcome to apply for either a spring or fall semester start. To receive full consideration, all application items (including personal statement, recommendation letters, etc.) must be submitted by the following deadlines for each term. Late applications are not accepted and the application fee is non-refundable. 

Spring 2024

  • International Applicant Deadline: October 1, 2023 by 10:00 p.m. MST
  • Domestic Applicant Deadline: October 15, 2023 by 10:00 p.m. MST

Fall 2024

  • International Applicant Deadline: February 1, 2024 by 10:00 p.m. MST
  • Domestic Applicant Deadline: February 1, 2024 by 10:00 p.m. MST

Application Review Process 

The review process begins shortly after the application deadlines (see above) as long as your application has all required materials submitted as well. All applications must be submitted through our online application system by the application deadline. The Graduate Committee cannot review any applications that are missing materials, payment, and/or english proficiency scores.

Admission or denial offers will be made in the weeks after the deadlines. Admitted students are welcome to join us for the on-campus or virtual MS Visit Day to learn more about the program.