Application deadlines vary by program as follows (when in doubt, check specific program web pages):

Doctoral Program - February 1

Master's Degree Programs - open admission

Licensure Programs

Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP)

• Cohorts that start in spring term - November 1 application deadline
• Cohorts that start in summer term - February 1 application deadline

Special Education Programs (SPED)

The following Special Education programs admit once per year. The application deadline is March 1. The classes begin summer term.

• Elementary Special Education Initial License
• Secondary Special Education Initial License
• Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Initial License
• Visually Impaired Learner Initial License

The following Special Education program admits once per year. The application deadline is September 1. The classes begin winter term.

• Added Special Education Endorsement Program
• Secondary Dual Educator Program

The following programs are "open admit," meaning a student can apply any term. However, the processing for admission will take 4-6 weeks.

• Special Education Continuing License
• Special Education Master’s Degree

The following program admits every other year (odd numbered years). The application deadline is April 1. The classes begin in fall.

• Inclusive Educators Program

Counselor Education Program (COUN)

The Counselor Education program admits students once a year to begin fall term. All application materials MUST be received by February 1.

Administrative Licensure Programs (EPFA)

Applications deadlines for EPFA programs are included with information about each program.

• Initial Administrator Program (IAL)
• Continuing Administrator Program (CAL)