Apply to Graduate Programs

Whether you’re interested in our master’s degrees, certificates, or doctoral programs, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.

Master’s Degree Programs and Certificates of Advanced Study

Graduate study at the iSchool will elevate your skills and provide exceptional opportunities to advance your career. Each of our campus programs has unique requirements, so we’ve put together application checklists that will walk you through the process. Please see below for information about applying to our online programs.

On-campus M.S. program applications are accepted for the fall and spring only. All M.S. applicants who submit an application will be considered for merit-based scholarships and awards.

For information about our online master’s programs, please visit our online programs website.

M.S. Application Deadlines
Semester Priority Date 1* Priority Date 2* Deadline
Fall January 1 February 1 June 1
Spring October 1 November 15 December 15
Summer** March 1 April 1 May 1

*M.S. applications are accepted beyond the priority 1 & 2 dates on a space-available basis until the deadline.
**The M.S. in LIS does not accept new students in the summer; International students who are not currently in the U.S. should plan to start in the fall or the spring terms.

Each program has a unique list of requirements. Select a program below to view iSchool admissions requirements.

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Doctoral Programs

Our doctoral programs offer academics and working professionals the opportunity to pursue deep study in their fields of interest. Please review application deadlines and guidelines carefully for your program of interest before applying.

The program is not accepting applications for Fall 2027. Applications are expected to reopen for Fall 2028.

Please review the Ph.D. Application Checklist for all application requirements.

The deadline to apply is January 12. We will only admit one cohort a year for the summer term. We will not be accepting applications for fall or spring terms.

Please review the DPS Application Checklist for all application requirements.

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Online Programs

Our online graduate programs start four times a year, so the application process is slightly different than our on-campus programs. Learn more about the application requirements and deadlines for our online programs.

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