Deadlines

Getting ready to apply? Here's when to do it.

As a prospective student, please know that it's your responsibility to make sure all official documents are received by the deadline. You'll see two types of deadlines below:

Priority deadlines are a great way to play it safe and submit your application in time for a priority review, scholarship consideration, and an earlier admission decision.
Final deadlines are the last day an application can be submitted online.

Note that the online application closes at 9pm PT/12am ET on the dates listed below. We strongly recommend submitting your online application in advance to avoid missing the deadline in your specific time zone.

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Doctoral Programs

PhD in Education for Social Justice
Fall Start Only

Deadline: April 15, 2022

Eligibility By State: Due to regulations from the Department of Education, as of February 23, 2013, the University of San Diego is unable to enroll students in its online degree programs who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.
PhD in Leadership Studies
Fall Start Only

Deadline: January 3, 2022

Master of Arts Programs

MA in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Fall Start Only

Priority Deadline: January 13, 2022

Final Deadline: February 10, 2022
MA in Counseling, School Counseling (48 and 60 Unit Tracks)
Fall Start Only
Priority Deadline: January 13, 2022

Final Deadline: February 10, 2022
MA in Higher Education Leadership
Fall Start Term

Priority Deadline: January 3, 2022*

Final Deadline for International Applicants: May 1, 2022

Final Deadline: June 30, 2022

_{*Applicants interested in pursuing a SASC Assistantship must submit an application by the priority deadline. Review the Practice Pathways to understand your options.}
MA in Leadership Studies
Spring Start Term*

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Summer Start Term*

Deadline: May 1, 2022

^{*Due to visa regulations, the spring and summer terms are not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to the fall term.}

Fall Start Term

Priority Deadline: April 25, 2022

Final Deadline for International Applicants: May 1, 2022

Final Deadline: June 30, 2022
MA in Marital and Family Therapy
Fall Start Term

Priority Deadline: January 13, 2022

Final Deadline: February 10, 2022
MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Spring Start Term*

Deadline: November 15, 2021

^{*Due to visa regulations, the spring and summer terms are not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to the fall term.}

Fall Start Term

Priority Deadline: April 25, 2022

Final Deadline for International Applicants: May 1, 2022

Final Deadline: June 30, 2022

Master of Education Programs

Certificates for Graduate Credit

Arts and Culture Leadership Certificate
Fall Start Only

Final Deadline: June 30, 2022

^{Due to visa regulations, this program is not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to an MA or MEd program, for either the fall or spring terms.}
International School Counseling Certificate
Fall Start Only

Priority Deadline: January 13, 2022

Final Deadline: June 30, 2022
Leadership Coaching Certificate
Fall Start Only

Final Deadline: June 30, 2022

^{Due to visa regulations, this program is not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to an MA or MEd program, for either the fall or spring terms.}
Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership Certificate
Spring Start

Final Deadline: November 15, 2021

Fall Start

Final Deadline: June 30, 2022

^{Due to visa regulations, this program is not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to an MA or MEd program, for either the fall or spring terms.}
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
Fall Start Only

Final Deadline: August 7, 2022

^{Due to visa regulations, this program is not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to an MA or MEd program, for either the fall or spring terms.}

Credential Only Programs

Bilingual Authorization
Summer Start Term

Deadline: May 1, 2022

Fall Start Term

Deadline: August 7, 2022

^{Due to visa regulations, this program is not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program, for either the fall or spring terms.}
Multiple Subject (K-6)
Spring Start Term

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Summer Start Term

Deadline: May 1, 2022

Fall Start Term

Deadline: August 7, 2022

^{Due to visa regulations, this program is not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program, for either the fall or spring terms.}
Single Subject (7-12)
Spring Start Term

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Summer Start Term

Deadline: May 1, 2022

Fall Start Term

Deadline: August 7, 2022

^{Due to visa regulations, this program is not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program, for either the fall or spring terms.}
Special Education (Mild to Moderate)
Preliminary Education Specialist Credential for Mild to Moderate Disabilities (Also referred to as the "Special Education Credential")

Spring Start Term

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Summer Start Term

Deadline: May 1, 2022

Fall Start Term

Deadline: August 7, 2022

^{Due to visa regulations, this program is not available to applicants that require a student F-1 visa. Applicants who will need a student visa are encouraged to apply to the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program, for either the fall or spring terms.}

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