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Application Checklists

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.

Semester Priority Date* Deadline
Fall February 1 June 1
Spring October 15 December 15
Summer April 1 May 1

*C.A.S. applications are accepted beyond the priority date on a space-available basis until the deadline.

Use this checklist to help you gather everything you’ll need to apply for one of our certificate programs.

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.

One-on-One Sessions

Do you have in-depth questions that you’d prefer to ask one-on-one with a graduate admissions counselor? Schedule a virtual appointment today! For more information about visiting campus, contact the iSchool admissions team at igrad@syr.edu or 315.443.1713.