Program Deadlines

Application deadlines below are displayed in the format mm/dd.

Other important dates and deadlines can be found by using the One Stop calendars.

Program Concentration Semester Deadline Notes
Administrative Leadership, M.S. Rolling Admissions
African and African Diaspora Studies, M.A. Fall 01/31
African and African Diaspora Studies, M.A. Spring 10/01
African and African Diaspora Studies, Ph.D. Fall 12/01 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance.
Anthropology, M.S. Fall 01/15
Anthropology, M.S. Spring 09/15
Anthropology, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Anthropology, Ph.D. Spring 09/15
Architecture, M.Arch. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance. Applications are also accepted for Summer term with no deadline.
Architecture, M.Arch. Spring 10/01 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance. Applications are also accepted for Summer term with no deadline.
Architecture, M.S. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance.
Architecture, Ph.D. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance.
Art Education, M.S. Fall 01/25
Art History, M.A. Fall 01/15 Recommended Deadlines for Fall Semester Enrollment: Jan 15 - please apply by Jan 15 if you wish to be considered for Graduate School fellowships and departmental awards and teaching assistantships.
Art History, M.A. Spring 10/15
Art, M.A. Fall 01/25
Art, M.F.A. Fall 01/25
Athletic Training, M.S. Summer 02/01 Athletic Training only admits for Summer Term. Early decision deadline is November 15. Regular decision deadline is February 1st. All applications are managed by the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS).
Atmospheric Science, M.S. Fall 01/31
Atmospheric Science, M.S. Spring 11/15
Atmospheric Science, Ph.D. Fall 01/31
Atmospheric Science, Ph.D. Spring 11/15
Biological Sciences, M.S. Thesis Track Fall 12/01
Biological Sciences, M.S. Non-thesis Track Fall 05/01
Biological Sciences, M.S. Non-thesis Track Spring 10/01
Biological Sciences, Ph.D. Fall 12/01
Biomedical Sciences, M.S. Fall 02/01 Applications will not be reviewed until all required materials are obtained by the program. All completed applications received prior to Feb 1 will receive consideration for enrollment beginning the following Summer term for the Non-Thesis Track or Fall semester for the Thesis Track. Completed applications received after February 1 may be considered if space is available in the program.
Biomedical and Health Informatics, Ph.D. Rolling Admissions
Biostatistics, M.S. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS). Priority Deadline: Jan 6 International Applicant Rolling Deadine: June 5. Domestic Rolling Deadline: July 15.
Business Administration, M.B.A. Fall 06/01 Applications will continue to be accepted after the suggested deadlines. Business Administration MBA also admits WinterIM term.
Business Administration, M.B.A. Spring 04/01 Applications will continue to be accepted after the suggested deadlines. Business Administration MBA also admits WinterIM term.
Business Administration, M.B.A. Summer 10/01 Applications will continue to be accepted after the suggested deadlines. Business Administration MBA also admits WinterIM term.
Chemistry, M.S. Rolling Admissions
Chemistry, Ph.D. Rolling Admissions
Cinematic Arts, M.F.A. Fall 01/15
Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S. Fall 01/15 All applications are managed by the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS). Applications are due by Jan 1.
Communication, M.A. Fall 06/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. Deadlines are suggested for timely admission for the term of instruction you wish to begin studying.
Communication, M.A. Spring 12/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. Deadlines are suggested for timely admission for the term of instruction you wish to begin studying.
Communication, Ph.D. Fall 01/01
Computer Science, M.S. Fall 04/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester.
Computer Science, M.S. Spring 09/01
Computer Science, M.S. Summer 02/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester.
Criminal Justice, M.S. Fall 07/01
Criminal Justice, M.S. Spring 11/01
Criminal Justice, M.S. Summer 04/01
Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education, M.S. Rolling Admissions
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. Rolling Admissions
Dance, M.F.A. Summer 03/01 Nov 1 for Priority Admission Consideration (greatest chance of financial support), Nov 2 - March 1 for Rolling Admission Consideration (applicants after Jan 1 cannot be assured financial support).
Economics, M.A. Rolling Admissions
Economics, Ph.D. Fall 01/15 Jan 15th to be fully considered, particularly for financial support.
Educational Psychology, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Fall 02/15 Applications are also accepted Summer Term.
Educational Psychology, M.S. Educational Statistics and Measurement Fall 02/15
Educational Psychology, M.S. Educational Statistics and Measurement Spring 10/01
Educational Psychology, M.S. Learning and Development Fall 12/01
Educational Psychology, M.S. Learning and Development Spring 10/01
Educational Psychology, M.S. School Counseling Fall 02/15 Applications are also accepted Summer Term.
Educational Psychology, M.S. School Psychology Fall 01/03
Educational Psychology, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology Fall 12/01
Educational Psychology, Ph.D. Educational Statistics and Measurement Fall 02/15
Educational Psychology, Ph.D. Educational Statistics and Measurement Spring 10/01
Educational Psychology, Ph.D. Learning and Development Fall 12/01
Educational Psychology, Ph.D. Learning and Development Spring 10/01
Educational Psychology, Ph.D. School Psychology Fall 12/15
Engineering, M.S. Fall 04/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester. Applications are also accepted for the Summer Term.
Engineering, M.S. Spring 09/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester. Applications are also accepted for the Summer Term.
Engineering, Ph.D. Fall 04/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester. Applications are also accepted for the Summer Term.
Engineering, Ph.D. Spring 09/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester. Applications are also accepted for the Summer Term.
English, M.A. Fall 12/15
English, Ph.D. Fall 12/15
Environmental Health Sciences, Ph.D. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS).
Epidemiology, Ph.D. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS).
Exceptional Education, M.S. Rolling Admissions Please apply at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the term.
Executive MBA, M.B.A. Fall 08/15 Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis. The suggested deadline is as follows: A cohort will begin in the Fall Semester after the deadline. However, applications will continue to be accepted for the next cycle.
Freshwater Sciences and Technology, M.S. Professional Science Track Rolling Admissions There is no deadline for those applying to the Professional Science Concentration within the Freshwater Sciences and Technology MS.
Freshwater Sciences and Technology, M.S. Thesis Track Fall 01/15
Freshwater Sciences and Technology, M.S. Thesis Track Spring 10/01
Freshwater Sciences, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Freshwater Sciences, Ph.D. Spring 10/01
Geography, M.A. Fall 12/01 Early Deadline of Dec 1 for Financial Support Consideration. Final Deadline is Apr 30.
Geography, M.S. Fall 12/01 Early Deadline of Dec 1st for Financial Support Consideration. Final Deadline is Apr 30th.
Geography, Ph.D. Fall 12/01 Early Deadline of Dec 1st for Financial Support Consideration. Final Deadline is Apr 30th.
Geosciences, M.S. Fall 01/15 Please try to have the entire application process completed by Jan 15, as the earliest successful applicants will be given preference for financial assistance.
Geosciences, M.S. Spring 09/15
Geosciences, Ph.D. Fall 01/15 Please try to have the entire application process completed by Jan 15, as the earliest successful applicants will be given preference for financial assistance.
Geosciences, Ph.D. Spring 09/15
Health Sciences, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Health Sciences, Ph.D. Spring 10/01
Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted even after the priority deadlines.
Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. Spring 11/01 Priority Deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted even after the priority deadlines.
History, M.A. Fall 12/01 Priority Deadlines. Completed applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be considered but they will not be part of the priority pool for funding. No departmental funding is available for Spring enrollments. Spring applications must be initiated by Nov 1.
History, M.A. Spring 12/01 Priority Deadlines. Completed applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be considered but they will not be part of the priority pool for funding. No departmental funding is available for Spring enrollments. Spring applications must be initiated by Nov 1.
History, Ph.D. Fall 12/01 Priority Deadline. Complete applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered but they will not be part of the priority pool for funding.
Human Resources and Labor Relations, M.H.R.L.R. Fall 08/01 Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. The deadlines listed are suggested for each term.
Human Resources and Labor Relations, M.H.R.L.R. Spring 01/01 Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. The deadlines listed are suggested for each term.
Human Resources and Labor Relations, M.H.R.L.R. Summer 05/01 Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. The deadlines listed are suggested for each term.
Information Science and Technology, M.S. Rolling Admissions
Information Studies, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Information Technology Management, M.S. Fall 06/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Information Technology Management, M.S. Spring 10/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Information Technology Management, M.S. Summer 04/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Kinesiology, M.S. Fall 01/15
Kinesiology, M.S. Spring 11/01
Kinesiology, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Language, Literature, and Translation, M.A. Fall 02/15 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Language, Literature, and Translation, M.A. Spring 10/15 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S. Rolling Admissions
Linguistics, M.A. Fall 12/15
Linguistics, Ph.D. Fall 12/15
Management Science, Ph.D. Fall 01/01 The deadline to complete the online application is Jan 1 for admission in the following Fall semester. All additional application materials must be submitted by February 1.
Management, M.S. Fall 06/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Management, M.S. Spring 10/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Management, M.S. Summer 04/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Mathematics, M.S. Fall 01/31
Mathematics, M.S. Spring 11/15
Mathematics, Ph.D. Fall 01/31
Mathematics, Ph.D. Spring 11/15
Media Studies, M.A. Rolling Admissions Applications are accepted for Fall and Spring terms only and are accepted on a rolling admissions basis. Fall applicants who wish to be considered for teaching assistantships should apply by the end of March for the following Fall semester.
Music, M.M. Conducting Fall 02/01
Music, M.M. Conducting Spring 11/01
Music, M.M. Music History and Literature Fall 03/01
Music, M.M. Music History and Literature Spring 12/01
Music, M.M. Theory and Composition Fall 03/01
Music, M.M. Theory and Composition Spring 12/01
Nonprofit Management and Leadership, M.S. Rolling Admissions
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. Fall 02/01
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. Spring 10/01
Nursing, M.N. Fall 02/01
Nursing, M.N. Spring 10/01 Direct Entry Nursing does not admit for Spring. The Spring deadline applies to those applying to RN/BS to Nursing MN.
Nursing, Ph.D. Fall 02/01
Occupational Therapy, M.S. Fall 01/15 All applications are managed by the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS). 
Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadlines.
Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. Spring 10/01 Priority Deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadlines.
Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. Summer Contact the program for the summer deadline.
Philosophy, M.A. Fall 02/01 Feb 1 for full consideration for admission. We continue to accept and review applications on a rolling basis until the process of forming the incoming class is complete by Apr 15.
Physical Therapy, D.P.T. Summer 11/02 All applications are managed by the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). PTCAS opens for application submission in early July. The UWM Early Priority Admission phase applications are due mid-August. Rolling Admission phase applications are due early November. Please see the UWM PTCAS page for details and specific dates.
Physics, M.S. Fall 12/15
Physics, Ph.D. Fall 12/15
Political Science, M.A. Rolling Admissions Feb to be considered for assistantships.
Political Science, Ph.D. Rolling Admissions Feb to be considered for assistantships.
Psychology, M.S. Fall 01/31
Psychology, Ph.D. Fall 12/01
Public Administration, M.P.A. Rolling Admissions
Public Health, M.P.H. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS). Priority Deadline: Jan 6 International Applicant Rolling Deadine: June 5. Domestic Rolling Deadline: July 15
Public Health, Ph.D. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS).
School Psychology, Ed.S. Fall 01/03
Social Welfare, Ph.D. Fall 01/02
Social Work, M.S.W. Fall 01/03 Priority Deadline: Jan 3, Final Deadline: March 1
Sociology, M.A. Fall 01/10 For best consideration, completed applications should be received by the Department no later than Jan 10 of the year that you intend to start, but if space permits we continue to review applications until mid-Apr.
Sociology, Ph.D. Fall 01/10 For best consideration, completed applications should be received by the Department no later than Jan 10 of the year that you intend to start, but if space permits we continue to review applications until mid-Apr.
Spanish, M.A. Fall 04/01 Feb 1 to be considered for assistantship.
Spanish, M.A. Spring 10/01
Sustainable Peacebuilding, M.S.P. Fall 12/15 Priority deadline. Secondary review for all applications completed December 16th-February 1st. Rolling admissions through June 1st or until all spaces have been filled.
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages and Applied Linguistics, M.A. Rolling Admissions
Translation and Interpreting Studies, M.A. Fall 12/15
Translation and Interpreting Studies, M.A. Spring 09/15
Urban Education, Ph.D. Fall 04/01 December 1st is the preferred deadline. Having your application materials in by that date will ensure that you are able to apply for all the available forms of financial assistance that are available to you on our campus.
Urban Planning, M.U.P. Fall 01/15
Urban Planning, M.U.P. Spring 10/01
Urban Studies, M.S. Fall 01/05 To be assured of consideration, applicants should have completed their application by Oct 1 for Spring semester admissions, and Jan 5 for Fall semester admissions. If space permits we continue to review applications beyond the priority deadline.
Urban Studies, M.S. Spring 10/01 To be assured of consideration, applicants should have completed their application by Oct 1 for Spring semester admissions, and Jan 5 for Fall semester admissions. If space permits we continue to review applications beyond the priority deadline.
Urban Studies, Ph.D. Fall 01/05 To be assured of consideration, applicants should have completed their application by Oct 1 for Spring semester admissions, and Jan 5 for Fall semester admissions. If space permits we continue to review applications beyond the priority deadline.
Urban Studies, Ph.D. Spring 10/01 To be assured of consideration, applicants should have completed their application by Oct 1 for Spring semester admissions, and Jan 5 for Fall semester admissions. If space permits we continue to review applications beyond the priority deadline.
Women's & Gender Studies, M.A. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline.
Program Semester Deadline Notes
Administrative Leadership, M.S. Rolling Admissions 01/01
African and African Diaspora Studies, M.A. Fall 01/31
African and African Diaspora Studies, M.A. Spring 10/01
African and African Diaspora Studies, Ph.D. Fall 12/01 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance.
Anthropology, M.S. Fall 01/15
Anthropology, M.S. Spring 09/15
Anthropology, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Anthropology, Ph.D. Spring 09/15
Architecture, M.Arch. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance. Applications are also accepted for Summer term with no deadline.
Architecture, M.Arch. Spring 10/01 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance. Applications are also accepted for Summer term with no deadline.
Architecture, M.S. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance.
Architecture, Ph.D. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will be accepted after these dates but may miss opportunities for financial assistance.
Art Education, M.S. Fall 01/25
Art History, M.A. Fall 01/15 Recommended Deadlines for Fall Semester Enrollment: Jan 15 - please apply by Jan 15 if you wish to be considered for Graduate School fellowships and departmental awards and teaching assistantships.
Art History, M.A. Spring 10/15
Art, M.A. Fall 01/25
Art, M.F.A. Fall 01/25
Athletic Training, M.S. Summer 02/01 Athletic Training only admits for Summer Term. Early decision deadline is November 15. Regular decision deadline is February 1st. All applications are managed by the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS).
Atmospheric Science, M.S. Fall 01/31
Atmospheric Science, M.S. Spring 11/15
Atmospheric Science, Ph.D. Fall 01/31
Atmospheric Science, Ph.D. Spring 11/15
Biological Sciences, M.S. Fall 12/01
Biological Sciences, Ph.D. Fall 12/01
Biomedical Sciences, M.S. Fall 02/01 Applications will not be reviewed until all required materials are obtained by the program. All completed applications received prior to Feb 1 will receive consideration for enrollment beginning the following Summer term for the Non-Thesis Track or Fall semester for the Thesis Track. Completed applications received after February 1 may be considered if space is available in the program.
Biomedical and Health Informatics, Ph.D. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Biostatistics, M.S. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS). Priority Deadline: Jan 6 International Applicant Rolling Deadine: June 5. Domestic Rolling Deadline: July 15.
Business Administration, M.B.A. Fall 06/01 Applications will continue to be accepted after the suggested deadlines. Business Administration MBA also admits WinterIM term.
Business Administration, M.B.A. Spring 04/01 Applications will continue to be accepted after the suggested deadlines. Business Administration MBA also admits WinterIM term.
Business Administration, M.B.A. Summer 10/01 Applications will continue to be accepted after the suggested deadlines. Business Administration MBA also admits WinterIM term.
Chemistry, M.S. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Chemistry, Ph.D. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Cinematic Arts, M.F.A. Fall 01/15
Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S. Fall 01/15 All applications are managed by the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS). Applications are due by Jan 1.
Communication, M.A. Fall 06/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. Deadlines are suggested for timely admission for the term of instruction you wish to begin studying.
Communication, M.A. Spring 12/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. Deadlines are suggested for timely admission for the term of instruction you wish to begin studying.
Communication, Ph.D. Fall 01/01
Computer Science, M.S. Fall 04/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester.
Computer Science, M.S. Spring 09/01
Computer Science, M.S. Summer 02/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester.
Criminal Justice, M.S. Fall 07/01
Criminal Justice, M.S. Spring 11/01
Criminal Justice, M.S. Summer 04/01
Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education, M.S. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Dance, M.F.A. Summer 03/01 Nov 1 for Priority Admission Consideration (greatest chance of financial support), Nov 2 - March 1 for Rolling Admission Consideration (applicants after Jan 1 cannot be assured financial support).
Economics, M.A. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Economics, Ph.D. Fall 01/15 Jan 15th to be fully considered, particularly for financial support.
Educational Psychology, M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling 		Fall 02/15 Applications are also accepted Summer Term.
Educational Psychology, M.S.
Educational Statistics and Measurement 		Fall 02/15
Educational Psychology, M.S.
Educational Statistics and Measurement 		Spring 10/01
Educational Psychology, M.S.
Learning and Development 		Fall 12/01
Educational Psychology, M.S.
Learning and Development 		Spring 10/01
Educational Psychology, M.S.
School Counseling 		Fall 02/15 Applications are also accepted Summer Term.
Educational Psychology, M.S.
School Psychology 		Fall 01/03
Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
Counseling Psychology 		Fall 12/01
Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
Educational Statistics and Measurement 		Fall 02/15
Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
Educational Statistics and Measurement 		Spring 10/01
Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
Learning and Development 		Fall 12/01
Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
Learning and Development 		Spring 10/01
Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
School Psychology 		Fall 12/15
Engineering, M.S. Fall 04/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester. Applications are also accepted for the Summer Term.
Engineering, M.S. Spring 09/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester. Applications are also accepted for the Summer Term.
Engineering, Ph.D. Fall 04/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester. Applications are also accepted for the Summer Term.
Engineering, Ph.D. Spring 09/01 Applications are accepted on rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend the following deadlines to assure a timely response for the requested semester. Applications are also accepted for the Summer Term.
English, M.A. Fall 12/15
English, Ph.D. Fall 12/15
Environmental Health Sciences, Ph.D. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS).
Epidemiology, Ph.D. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS).
Exceptional Education, M.S. Rolling Admissions 01/01 Please apply at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the term.
Executive MBA, M.B.A. Fall 08/15 Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis. The suggested deadline is as follows: A cohort will begin in the Fall Semester after the deadline. However, applications will continue to be accepted for the next cycle.
Freshwater Sciences and Technology, M.S. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Freshwater Sciences, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Freshwater Sciences, Ph.D. Spring 10/01
Geography, M.A. Fall 12/01 Early Deadline of Dec 1 for Financial Support Consideration. Final Deadline is Apr 30.
Geography, M.S. Fall 12/01 Early Deadline of Dec 1st for Financial Support Consideration. Final Deadline is Apr 30th.
Geography, Ph.D. Fall 12/01 Early Deadline of Dec 1st for Financial Support Consideration. Final Deadline is Apr 30th.
Geosciences, M.S. Fall 01/15 Please try to have the entire application process completed by Jan 15, as the earliest successful applicants will be given preference for financial assistance.
Geosciences, M.S. Spring 09/15
Geosciences, Ph.D. Fall 01/15 Please try to have the entire application process completed by Jan 15, as the earliest successful applicants will be given preference for financial assistance.
Geosciences, Ph.D. Spring 09/15
Health Sciences, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Health Sciences, Ph.D. Spring 10/01
Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted even after the priority deadlines.
Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. Spring 11/01 Priority Deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted even after the priority deadlines.
History, M.A. Fall 12/01 Priority Deadlines. Completed applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be considered but they will not be part of the priority pool for funding. No departmental funding is available for Spring enrollments. Spring applications must be initiated by Nov 1.
History, M.A. Spring 12/01 Priority Deadlines. Completed applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be considered but they will not be part of the priority pool for funding. No departmental funding is available for Spring enrollments. Spring applications must be initiated by Nov 1.
History, Ph.D. Fall 12/01 Priority Deadline. Complete applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered but they will not be part of the priority pool for funding.
Human Resources and Labor Relations, M.H.R.L.R. Fall 08/01 Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. The deadlines listed are suggested for each term.
Human Resources and Labor Relations, M.H.R.L.R. Spring 01/01 Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. The deadlines listed are suggested for each term.
Human Resources and Labor Relations, M.H.R.L.R. Summer 05/01 Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. The deadlines listed are suggested for each term.
Information Science and Technology, M.S. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Information Studies, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Information Technology Management, M.S. Fall 06/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Information Technology Management, M.S. Spring 10/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Information Technology Management, M.S. Summer 04/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Kinesiology, M.S. Fall 01/15
Kinesiology, M.S. Spring 11/01
Kinesiology, Ph.D. Fall 01/15
Language, Literature, and Translation, M.A. Fall 02/15 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Language, Literature, and Translation, M.A. Spring 10/15 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Linguistics, M.A. Fall 12/15
Linguistics, Ph.D. Fall 12/15
Management Science, Ph.D. Fall 01/01 The deadline to complete the online application is Jan 1 for admission in the following Fall semester. All additional application materials must be submitted by February 1.
Management, M.S. Fall 06/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Management, M.S. Spring 10/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Management, M.S. Summer 04/01 Priority deadlines. Applications will continue to be accepted after these dates.
Mathematics, M.S. Fall 01/31
Mathematics, M.S. Spring 11/15
Mathematics, Ph.D. Fall 01/31
Mathematics, Ph.D. Spring 11/15
Media Studies, M.A. Rolling Admissions 01/01 Applications are accepted for Fall and Spring terms only and are accepted on a rolling admissions basis. Fall applicants who wish to be considered for teaching assistantships should apply by the end of March for the following Fall semester.
Music, M.M.
Conducting 		Fall 02/01
Music, M.M.
Conducting 		Spring 11/01
Music, M.M.
Music History and Literature 		Fall 03/01
Music, M.M.
Music History and Literature 		Spring 12/01
Music, M.M.
Theory and Composition 		Fall 03/01
Music, M.M.
Theory and Composition 		Spring 12/01
Nonprofit Management and Leadership, M.S. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. Fall 02/01
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. Spring 10/01
Nursing, M.N. Fall 02/01
Nursing, M.N. Spring 10/01 Direct Entry Nursing does not admit for Spring. The Spring deadline applies to those applying to RN/BS to Nursing MN.
Nursing, Ph.D. Fall 02/01
Occupational Therapy, M.S. Fall 01/15 All applications are managed by the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS). 
Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadlines.
Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. Spring 10/01 Priority Deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadlines.
Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. Summer 01/01 Contact the program for the summer deadline.
Philosophy, M.A. Fall 02/01 Feb 1 for full consideration for admission. We continue to accept and review applications on a rolling basis until the process of forming the incoming class is complete by Apr 15.
Physical Therapy, D.P.T. Summer 11/02 All applications are managed by the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). PTCAS opens for application submission in early July. The UWM Early Priority Admission phase applications are due mid-August. Rolling Admission phase applications are due early November. Please see the UWM PTCAS page for details and specific dates.
Physics, M.S. Fall 12/15
Physics, Ph.D. Fall 12/15
Political Science, M.A. Rolling Admissions 01/01 Feb to be considered for assistantships.
Political Science, Ph.D. Rolling Admissions 01/01 Feb to be considered for assistantships.
Psychology, M.S. Fall 01/31
Psychology, Ph.D. Fall 12/01
Public Administration, M.P.A. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Public Health, M.P.H. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS). Priority Deadline: Jan 6 International Applicant Rolling Deadine: June 5. Domestic Rolling Deadline: July 15
Public Health, Ph.D. Fall 01/06 All applications are managed by the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS).
School Psychology, Ed.S. Fall 01/03
Social Welfare, Ph.D. Fall 01/02
Social Work, M.S.W. Fall 01/03 Priority Deadline: Jan 3, Final Deadline: March 1
Sociology, M.A. Fall 01/10 For best consideration, completed applications should be received by the Department no later than Jan 10 of the year that you intend to start, but if space permits we continue to review applications until mid-Apr.
Sociology, Ph.D. Fall 01/10 For best consideration, completed applications should be received by the Department no later than Jan 10 of the year that you intend to start, but if space permits we continue to review applications until mid-Apr.
Spanish, M.A. Fall 04/01 Feb 1 to be considered for assistantship.
Spanish, M.A. Spring 10/01
Sustainable Peacebuilding, M.S.P. Fall 12/15 Priority deadline. Secondary review for all applications completed December 16th-February 1st. Rolling admissions through June 1st or until all spaces have been filled.
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages and Applied Linguistics, M.A. Rolling Admissions 01/01
Translation and Interpreting Studies, M.A. Fall 12/15
Translation and Interpreting Studies, M.A. Spring 09/15
Urban Education, Ph.D. Fall 04/01 December 1st is the preferred deadline. Having your application materials in by that date will ensure that you are able to apply for all the available forms of financial assistance that are available to you on our campus.
Urban Planning, M.U.P. Fall 01/15
Urban Planning, M.U.P. Spring 10/01
Urban Studies, M.S. Fall 01/05 To be assured of consideration, applicants should have completed their application by Oct 1 for Spring semester admissions, and Jan 5 for Fall semester admissions. If space permits we continue to review applications beyond the priority deadline.
Urban Studies, M.S. Spring 10/01 To be assured of consideration, applicants should have completed their application by Oct 1 for Spring semester admissions, and Jan 5 for Fall semester admissions. If space permits we continue to review applications beyond the priority deadline.
Urban Studies, Ph.D. Fall 01/05 To be assured of consideration, applicants should have completed their application by Oct 1 for Spring semester admissions, and Jan 5 for Fall semester admissions. If space permits we continue to review applications beyond the priority deadline.
Urban Studies, Ph.D. Spring 10/01 To be assured of consideration, applicants should have completed their application by Oct 1 for Spring semester admissions, and Jan 5 for Fall semester admissions. If space permits we continue to review applications beyond the priority deadline.
Women's & Gender Studies, M.A. Fall 01/15 Priority Deadline.