Graduate Application Deadlines
Dates &
Deadlines
Know your deadline and apply with confidence.
You’ll need to submit your completed application by your program’s deadline. Deadlines vary by program and term. Some graduate programs admit students on a rolling basis, while others review applications after a specific deadline. To be considered for admission, submit all required application materials by your program's deadline.
Degree Application Deadlines
Apply as early as possible. A few programs may reach capacity before the final deadline—pay attention to preferred deadlines. Applying early gives you the best opportunity for admission, assistantships and financial aid consideration when available.
When do you plan to start?
Choose your intended start term to see what the application deadline is for your graduate degree program.
Summer 2026
If you're planning to begin a graduate degree program in Summer 2026, these are your application deadlines. If your program isn't listed, there isn't a summer start term available. Generally, these are the application deadlines:
- UW Online Collaborative program application deadlines are Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
- For most other programs, the application deadline is Friday, May 1, 2026.
Refer to the table below for your specific program. Select your program to view application requirements and apply.
| Program | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Master of Athletic Training (MAT) | Fri, May 1, 2026 |
| Master of Nursing Leadership & Management (MSN) | Fri, May 1, 2026 |
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Fri, May 1, 2026 |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | Next accepting students in Fall 2027 |
| MS Applied Biotechnology | Tue, May 12, 2026 |
| MS Biodiversity Conservation & Management | Tue, May 12, 2026 |
| MS Cybersecurity | Tue, May 12, 2026 |
| MS Data Science | Tue, May 12, 2026 |
| MS Health & Wellness Management | Tue, May 12, 2026 |
| MS Management | Fri, May 1, 2026 |
| MS Sustainable Management | Tue, May 12, 2026 |
Fall 2026
If you're planning to begin a graduate degree program in Fall 2026, these are your application deadlines. Generally, these are the application deadlines:
- UW Online Collaborative program application deadlines are Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
- For most other programs, the application deadline is Friday, August 14, 2026.
- Exceptions are Master of Social Work (December 1, 2025) and First Nations Education Ed.D. (July 1, 2026)
Refer to the table below for your specific program. Select your program to view application requirements and apply.
Spring 2027
If you're planning to begin a graduate degree program in Spring 2027, these are your application deadlines and where applicable, dates for priority consideration. Generally, these are the application deadlines:
- UW Online Collaborative program application deadlines are Saturday, January 2, 2027.
- For most other programs, the application deadline is Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
- There are some exceptions.
Refer to the table below for your specific program. Select your program to view application requirements and apply.
| Program | Priority Consideration | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Leadership Ed.D. | Next accepting students in Fall 2027 | |
| Applied Leadership for Teaching & Learning Ed.D. | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | |
| MS Environmental Science & Policy | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | |
| First Nations Education Ed.D. | Next accepting students in Fall 2027 | |
| Executive Impact MBA | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Tue, Mar 9, 2027 |
| MS Nutrition & Integrated Health | Next accepting students in Fall 2027 | |
| MS Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology | Next accepting students in Fall 2027 | |
| MS Supply Chain Management | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Tue, Mar 9, 2027 |
| Master of Athletic Training (MAT) | Cohort begins in the summer, see Summer Term deadlines | |
| Master of Nursing Leadership & Management (MSN) | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | |
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | Next accepting students in Fall 2027 | |
| MS Applied Biotechnology | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | |
| MS Biodiversity Conservation & Management | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | |
| MS Cybersecurity | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | |
| MS Data Science | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | |
| MS Health & Wellness Management | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | |
| MS Management | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Tue, Mar 9, 2027 |
| MS Sustainable Management | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 |
International Application Deadlines
International students applying for a student visa must submit a complete application by the following deadlines or by your specific program deadline, whichever comes first.
- July 1 for the Fall Semester
- November 1 for the Spring Semester
Certificate Application Deadlines
Your certificate program can have one of two certificate deadlines—they're about a week and a half apart. Look for your program listed below and check the the table for your certificate deadline for your start term.
Deadlines by Term
Whether your certificate deadline is standard or extended depends on the program.
| Certificate Term | Standard Deadline | Extended Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | Tue, May 12, 2026 | Fri, May 1, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Fri, Aug 14, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 |
Standard Deadline Certificates
The following certificate programs have an application deadline that is standard with the program deadline.
- Analytics & Technology Certificate
- Coaching Certificate
- Emergency Management, Planning & Administration Certificate
- Enterprise Transformation Certificate
- Human Capital & Organizational Agility Certificate
- Investment Analysis Certificate
- Modern Analytics Certificate
- Nursing Leadership & Management Certificate
- School Social Work Certificate
- Nutrition & Integrated Health Operational Excellence Certificate
- People Management Certificate
- Planning & Logistics Certificate
- Sourcing & Production Certificate
- Strategic Leadership Certificate
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Certificate
- Supply Chain Management Project & Procurement Certificate
Extended Deadline Certificates
The following certificate programs have an application deadline that is 10-11 days extended past the standard certificates.
- Applied Bioinformatics Certificate
- Biodiversity & Conservation Science Certificate
- Climate Leadership Certificate
- Conservation Data Management Analysis Certificate
- Conservation Leadership, Policy Management Certificate
- Data Science Certificate
- Environment, Social & Governance Certificate
- Foundations of Biodiversity Conservation & Management Certificate
- Foundations of Health & Wellness Certificate
- Fundamentals of Biotechnology Certificate
- Improving Health with Data & Policy Certificate
- Leadership & Peak Performance Certificate
- Leadership in Health & Wellness Certificate
- Sustainable & Wellbeing Certificate
Application Deadline FAQs
Below are questions we are frequently asked about graduate application deadlines.
When should I apply to graduate school?
Apply as early as possible. Some programs have priority deadlines, limited cohort sizes or additional review processes that can affect admission availability. Applying early also gives you the best opportunity for admission, assistantships and financial aid consideration when available.
Can I apply after the deadline?
Most programs don't accept applications after the published deadline. Contact Graduate Studies to discuss your options.
What if my transcripts or recommendation letters arrive late?
Applications are reviewed only after all required materials have been received. Submit materials well before the deadline to avoid delays.
Where can I find my program's admission requirements?
Visit your program page for admission requirements, application materials and additional program-specific information.
Need Help?
Not sure which deadline applies to you? Graduate Studies staff like Pamela can help you understand application requirements, deadlines and next steps.