Application Deadlines
Prepare to Start Your Graduate Application
Pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is a significant step in your professional development. To help you navigate the application process with confidence, we encourage you to review the "How to Apply" instructions and familiarize yourself with our admission process timelines. This preparation ensures you submit your application within the correct timeframe and know when to expect your admission decision.
UM-Dearborn graduate programs feature varied admission cycles. Some offer enrollment in Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters, while others admit only for select terms. Summer semesters provide flexible course formats, including seven- and fourteen-week options, to support different learning paces. Please consult our academic calendar to learn when each upcoming semester begins.
To receive notifications when applications open for future semesters, complete a request for information form for your intended start semester. You will receive timely updates on the admissions process and learn more about your future area of study.
Important Notice for Fall 2026 CEHHS Applicants
Programs: College of Education, Health, and Human Services master's and specialist programs excluding Teaching (MAT)
Term: Fall 2026
The priority deadline for these fall-only admission programs is March 15, 2026. The application remains open until the final deadline of July 15. On July 15, the application automatically closes at 11:59 PM (Eastern). The Online Application itself and all supplemental materials must be received by the final July deadline in order to be considered for the Fall 2026 cohort. These programs only admits for fall terms.
Important Notice for Winter 2027 PhD and DEng Applicants
Programs: College of Engineering and Computer Science Doctoral Programs
Term: Winter 2027
The strict deadline for the DEng and PhD programs is August 1, 2026. The application automatically closes at 11:59 PM (Eastern). The Online Application itself and all supplemental materials must be received by 11:59 PM to be considered for this cohort.
Programs With Hard Deadlines and Limited Admit Terms
Some programs require all application materials to be received by a strict deadline to be considered for admission. Complete files (application and all required materials) are reviewed after the posted deadline, and decisions are released by program. If you miss the deadline, you will need to defer your application to a later start semester. These programs admit for limited semesters, so planning ahead is essential.
To ensure a smooth admissions process, we strongly recommend submitting your application early and verifying your checklist for completeness before the deadline.
| College | Program | Fall Deadline | Winter Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering and Computer Science | February 1 | August 1 | |
| College of Education, Health, and Human Services | Fall Only: March 15 | ||
| College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters | Clinical Health Psychology (MS) | Fall Only: March 15 |
Programs with Priority Deadlines and Limited Start Terms
Select programs use priority deadlines. Submitting a complete admissions file by the priority date allows you to receive a timely decision and plan an optimal course schedule for your start semester. Applications are reviewed as they are completed, with decisions released individually. You may submit an application and materials through the final deadline for consideration. Missing the final deadline requires you to defer to a later start semester. These programs admit only for Fall (September), so early planning is recommended.
Applicants with non-U.S. postsecondary academic history should allow extra time to submit transcripts for a course-by-course evaluation or for internal review. For details, see the "How to Apply" Instructions. These programs only admit for the Fall term.
| College | Program | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education, Health, and Human Services |
| March 15 | July 15 |
Programs with Rolling Admissions and Advisory Deadlines
All other graduate degree and certificate programs not listed above operate on a rolling, advisory basis. Submit all documents by the advisory deadline for consideration in your preferred semester and to facilitate pre-semester planning. Applications and materials are accepted through the final day to submit, typically two weeks before classes begin. Decisions are released individually as files are completed.
Reviewing admissions process timelines will help you set expectations for the period between submitting your application and receiving your decision.
Applicants with non-U.S. academic records, regardless of citizenship, should allow extra time for transcript evaluation. For more information on your options for meeting this requirement and the potential impact on your time to decision, see the "How to Apply" Instructions.
Deadlines vary based on whether a student visa is required to enroll at UM-Dearborn.
The following deadlines have been established for applicants that do not require a student visa to enroll:
| Term | Advisory Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 |
| Winter | December 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
The final deadline to submit an application is generally two weeks before classes start. Ensure all supplemental items are received by that date to allow time for an admission decision before classes begin
- Summer 2026: April 22, 2026
- Fall 2026: August 14, 2026
Applications close at 11:59 pm (Eastern). Exceptions for late submissions after the final deadline must be approved by the program director. All supplemental items must be submitted for an exception to be considered.
If you require a student visa, the following advisory deadlines apply to allow adequate time for visa processing. Applicants in the U.S. or transferring SEVIS records may be given additional time.
Programs with rolling admissions will continue to accept applications and supporting materials after the advisory deadline. The latest date recommended to submit your application or supporting materials depends on whether the international transcript evaluation requirement is being met with an approved third-party evaluation or an internal evaluation has been requested.
| Term | Advisory Deadline for Complete File | Latest With Third-Party Evaluation or No Evaluation Required | Latest With Internal Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (September start) | May 1 | June 30 | June 1 |
| Winter (January start) | September 1 | October 31 | October 1 |
| Summer (May start) | January 1 | February 28 | February 1 |
There are separate deadlines set by the Office of International Affairs (OIA) in order to have a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20/DS-2019) issued. Programs with rolling admissions will continue to make admission decisions for applicants currently outside the U.S. until the posted OIA deadline (Deadlines for Required Certificate of Eligibility Documentation).
- Fall Term: July 15
- Winter Term: November 15
- Summer Term: March 15
Files without an admission decision by this date will be administratively canceled. Consideration deferrals may be requested for eligible applications to update your application term to allow additional time to complete the admissions process.
Summer semesters typically offer fewer courses than Fall or Winter. Depending on your program, you may not be able to enroll full-time or may need to begin with elective courses.
International applicants on a student visa must enroll full-time (usually three graduate courses). Due to limited summer offerings, the following programs do not admit international students for the summer semester:
- Accounting (MSA)
- Applied and Computational Mathematics (MS)
- Artificial Intelligence (MS)
- Automotive and Mobility Systems Engineering (MSE)
- Bioengineering (MSE)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Business Analytics (MS)
- Computer and Information Science (MS)
- Criminology and Criminal Justice (MS)
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (MS)
- Data Science (MS)
- Environmental Science (MS)
- Finance (MSF)
- Financial Analytics (MS)
- Information Systems (MS)
- Marketing (MS)
- Marketing Analytics (MS)
- Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
- Mechanical Engineering (MSE)
- Public Administration and Policy (MPAP)
- Software Engineering (MS)
- Supply Chain Management (MS)
- Dual Degree: Accounting (MSA)/Finance (MSF)
- Dual Degree: Business Administration (MBA)/Finance (MSF)
- Dual Degree: Business Administration (MBA)/Health Services Administration (Ann Arbor)
- Dual Degree: Business Administration (MBA)/Industrial and Systems Engineering (MSE)
- Dual Degree: Business Administration (MBA)/Information Systems (MS)
- Dual Degree: Business Administration (MBA)/Supply Chain Management (MS)