Explore Graduate Programs
Each of the University’s graduate programs maintains its own application deadlines. In addition to the final deadlines listed here, some programs offer priority deadlines and deadlines specific to international applicants. Applicants are strongly encouraged to check the program website to confirm the relevant final deadline.
- Programs
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
- ActingMFA
Fall - December 15, 2025
- Environmental and Ocean SciencesMS
Fall - April 15, 2026
- International RelationsMA
Spring - January 1, 2026
Fall - June 1, 2026
Franciscan School of Theology
- Concurrent MDiv and MTS DegreeMDiv/MTS
Spring - December 15, 2025
Fall - July 15, 2026
- Master of Arts TheologyMA
Spring - December 15, 2025
Fall - July 15, 2026
- Master of DivinityMDiv
Spring - December 15, 2025
Fall - July 15, 2026
- Master of Theological StudiesMTS
Spring - December 15, 2025
Fall - July 15, 2026
- Online Master of Theological StudiesMTS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
- Doctor of Nursing PracticeDNP
BSN to DNP
Post-MSN to DNP
Fall - June 30, 2026
- Health Care InformaticsMS
On-Campus
Fall - July 31, 2026
Online
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Master of Science in NursingMSN
Spring - November 1, 2025 - for the CNS Program
Fall - June 30, 2026 for MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs
Fall - July 31, 2026 - for the CNS and Nursing Leadership Programs
- Master's Entry Program in Nursing (for non-RNs)MSN
for non-RNs with bachelor's degrees
Spring - March 6, 2026
Fall - October 1, 2025
- PhD in NursingPhD
BSN to PhD in Nursing with Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
BSN to PhD in Nursing (Nursing Leadership)
MSN to PhD in Nursing
Fall - December 15, 2025
Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
See departments for details
- Conflict Management and ResolutionMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Fall - August 1, 2026
- Humanitarian ActionMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Peace and JusticeMA
Spring - December 1, 2025
Fall - August 1, 2026
- Social InnovationMA
Spring - December 1, 2025
Fall - August 1, 2026
Knauss School of Business
- AccountancyMS
Business Reporting and Analysis
Business Analytics in AccountingSpring, Summer, Fall - Rolling
- Business AdministrationMBA
Business Analytics
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Finance
Organizational Leadership
Marketing
Supply Chain Management
Management Science (STEM)
Spring (Flex MBA only) - December 5, 2025
Fall - May 1, 2026
- Business AnalyticsMS
Fall - August 1, 2025
- Dual Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor (MBA/JD)
MBA/MS in Real Estate
MBA/MS in Finance
MBA/MS in Business Analytics
MBA/MS in Supply Chain Management
MSF/MS in Business Analytics
MS in Real Estate and Juris Doctor (MSRE/JD)
See departments for details
- FinanceMS
Fall - May 1, 2026
- MSRE Dual Degree Programs
Juris Doctor (JD/MSRE)
MSRE/MBA in Real Estate
See departments for details
- Real EstateMS
Fall - July 15, 2026
- Supply Chain ManagementMS
Fall - May 1, 2026
- TaxationMS
Spring, Summer, Fall - Rolling
Professional and Continuing Education
- Cyber Security Operations and LeadershipMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Information Technology LeadershipMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Law Enforcement and Public Safety LeadershipMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Learning Design and TechnologyMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
School of Law
- Business and Corporate LawLLM
See department for details
- LLM
- General LLM (concentrations as approved)LLM
Criminal Law
Employment and Labor Law
Environmental and Energy Law
Intellectual Property Law
- International LawLLM
- Juris DoctorJD
- Legal StudiesMS
- TaxationLLM
School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES)
- Leadership StudiesPhD
Fall - January 9, 2026
- Leadership StudiesMA
Spring - November 14, 2025
Fall - June 1, 2026
- Organizational LeadershipEdD
Fall - October 1, 2025
- Catholic Social Thought In Practice EdD
Fall - June 1, 2026
- Education for Social JusticePhD
Fall - June 30, 2026
- Combined Teacher Education Program (CTEP)BA/MEd
Fall - June 30, 2026
- Curriculum and Instruction with credential(s)MEd
On Campus
Spring – November 14, 2025
Summer – April 6, 2026
Fall – June 30, 2026 - CounselingMA
Fall - See department for details
- Marital and Family TherapyMA
Fall - January 15, 2026
- Master of Education (online)MEd
Inclusive Learning - Special Education and Universal Design Specialization
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Specialization
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 21, 2026
- Nonprofit Leadership and Management (Online)MS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Restorative Justice Facilitation and LeadershipMA
Fall - August 1, 2026
- Teaching Credentials
Spring - November 14, 2025
Summer - April 6, 2026
Fall - June 30, 2026
Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
- Applied Artificial IntelligenceMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Applied Data ScienceMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Cyber Security EngineeringMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Engineering Management and LeadershipMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026
- Engineering, Sustainability and HealthMS
Spring - December 1, 2025
Summer - April 3, 2026
Fall - July 31, 2026

