Graduate Admissions – Important Deadlines
For questions or assistance with your graduate application, contact us at 302.857.8200 or email gradstudies [at] desu.edu.
Note: Individual graduate programs may have earlier deadlines and stricter requirements than the general deadlines listed below.
Please consult your Program Director for specific application requirements before submitting your materials.
| Enrollment Term | U.S. Applicants | International Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (August) | June 30 | May 1 |
| Fall Session II (October) | October 18 | August 1 |
| Spring (January) | November 15 | November 1 |
| Spring Session II (March) | March 7 | January 15 |
| Summer (May) | TBA | April 1 |
Program-Specific Deadlines
Some graduate programs follow their own schedule. See below for program-specific deadlines:
Agriculture & Science Programs
| Program | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. Agriculture & Natural Resources | June 30 | Nov 15 | April 15 |
| Ph.D. Integrative Agriculture, Food & Environmental Science | June 30 | Nov 15 | April 15 |
| M.S. Food Science & Biotechnology | June 15 | Nov 15 | April 15 |
Education, Nursing, Public Service
| Program | Deadline Type |
|---|---|
| Master of Public Administration | Rolling Admission |
| Master of Sport Administration | Rolling Admission |
| MSN in Nursing | Rolling Admission |
| M.Ed. in Educational Leadership | Rolling Admission |
| Ed.D. in Educational Leadership | Rolling Admission |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Rolling Admission |
Master of Social Work (MSW)
| Entry Type | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Deadline (all programs) | March 15 | September 15 |
| Regular Admit – 60 Credits | July 15 | October 30 |
| Regular Admit – Part-Time | August 10 | November 15 |
| Advanced Standing | May 31 | September 15 |
Arts, Humanities, and Justice
| Program | Admission Term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) | Fall / Spring | April 1 / Oct 1 |
| M.A. in Justice Studies | Fall Only | June 30 |
STEM & Health Science Programs
| Program | Admission term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Occupational Therapy | Fall Only | April 15 |
| M.S. Mathematics & Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Math | Fall Only | April 15 |
| M.S. Applied Physics | Fall Only | April 15 |
| M.S. & Ph.D. in Optics | Fall Only | April 15 |
| M.S. Biological Sciences | Fall Only | April 15 |
| M.S. Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience | Fall Only | April 15 |
| Ph.D. in Neuroscience | Fall Only | April 15 |
| M.S. & Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry | Fall Only | April 15 / Nov 1 |
| M.S. Computer Science | Fall Only | May 31 |
Business Programs
| Program | Admission |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Rolling Admission |