Application Deadlines
Deadlines for applying to master’s and doctoral programs at SPU vary by school. Some feature yearly cutoffs, while other deadlines are quarterly. And since dates may change from year to year, be sure to confirm the deadline for the program to which you are applying.
Education
| Program |
Application Deadline |
Quarter Start |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) |
March 15 |
Autumn |
Accelerated Master in Teaching Mathematics and Science (MTMS)
|
February 1
|
Summer
|
| Accelerated Master in Teaching Mathematics and Science (MTMS) Online |
February 1 |
Summer |
| Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) |
February 1 |
Summer
|
Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Online
|
February 1 |
Summer |
| Literacy (MEd) |
February 15
May 15
August 15
November 15 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
| Educational Leadership (MEd) |
February 15
May 15
August 15
November 15 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
| Digital Education Leadership (MEd) |
Early Action:
May 1 |
Autumn |
| Principal Certification |
February 15
May 15
August 15
November 15 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
| Doctor of Education (EdD) |
February 15
May 15
August 15
November 15 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
| Doctor of Education (PhD) |
February 15
May 15
August 15
November 15 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
| Counselor Education (PhD) |
February 15
May 15
August 15
November 15 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
School Counseling (MEd)
|
February 1 |
Autumn |
| Superintendent Certification |
August 15 |
Autumn |
Psychology, Family, and Community
| Program |
Application Deadline |
Quarter Start |
| Clinical Psychology (PhD) |
December 15 |
Autumn |
Industrial-Organizational Psychology (MA)
|
January 15 |
Autumn |
Industrial-Organizational Psychology (PhD)
|
January 15 |
Autumn |
| Marriage and Family Therapy (MS) |
January 15 |
Autumn |
| Research Psychology (MS) |
January 29 |
Autumn |
| Medical Family Therapy Certification |
July 1 |
Autumn |
Business, Government, and Economics
| Program |
Application Deadline |
Quarter Start |
| Business Administration (MBA) |
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
| Management, Human Resources Emphasis (MA) |
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
Management, Faith & Business Emphasis (MA)
|
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
Management, Data Analytics (MA)
|
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
Management, Cybersecurity (MA)
|
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
Information Systems Management (MS)
|
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1 |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
|
| Data Analytics in Business (MS) |
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1
|
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter |
| Data Analytics in Business (MS) Online Cohort |
May 1 |
Autumn |
International Applicants with F1 Visa
(International applicants who do not need an F1 visa may adhere to the above deadlines.)
| Application Deadline |
Quarter Start |
| June 1 |
Autumn |
| September 1 |
Winter |
| December 1 |
Spring |
| Admission not available for international students |
Summer |
Seminary
| Program |
Application Deadline |
Quarter Start |
| MDiv |
July 31 |
Autumn |
| Christian Scripture (MA) |
July 31 |
Autumn |
| Christian Studies (MA) |
July 31 |
Autumn |
| Business and Applied Theology (MA) |
July 31 |
Autumn |
| Reconciliation and Intercultural Studies (MA) |
July 31 |
Autumn |
Arts & Sciences
| Program |
Application Deadline |
Quarter Start |
| Creative Writing (MFA) |
May 1
November 1 |
Summer
Winter |
Health Sciences
| Program |
Application Deadline |
Quarter Start |
| Nursing (MSN) Full Time, BSN entry only |
January 15 |
Autumn |
Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
|
January 15
|
Autumn |
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