Application Deadlines

Applications for 2022 admissions are now closed. We will open applications for Fall 2023 admissions in the summer. Note, we do not have rolling admissions and will not begin reviewing applications until after our Early Action deadline.

MPM/GMP Dual Program Deadline only: October 1, 2021

Only students currently enrolled in the GMP program at the Korea Development Institute may apply to this dual-degree program. Applications submitted and completed by the October 1 deadline will receive scholarship consideration and a decision by November 1, 2022.* MPM/GMP students will begin in the Spring 2022 semester.

Early Action Deadline: December 1, 2021

Applications submitted by the December 1 deadline  will receive scholarship consideration and a decision by January 15, 2022.* MPM students will begin in the Summer 2022 term. All other programs begin in the Fall 2022.

Priority Deadline: January 15, 2022

Applications submitted by the January 15 deadline will receive scholarship consideration and a decision by March 15, 2022.* MPM students will begin in the Summer 2022 term. All other programs begin in the Fall 2022.

MPM-National Urban Fellows Deadline: January 31, 2022

Applicants to the MPM-National Urban Fellows(NUF) program must apply by January 15 through the National Urban Fellows website. Applicants selected as semi-finalists for NUF will be invited to submit an application to the McCourt School of Public Policy at a later date. 

Final Deadline: March 1, 2022

Applications submitted by the March 1 deadline  will receive full admission consideration but are not guaranteed to be considered for scholarships. Scholarships will only be awarded if funding remains. Applicants for the final deadline will receive a decision by April 15, 2022.* MPM students will begin in the Summer 2022 term. All other programs begin in the Fall 2022.

*If all supporting materials for an application are not received within two weeks of an application deadline, we cannot guarantee that you will receive a decision by the stated timeline.

Spring Entry Deadline: November 1, 2021

Summer Entry Deadline: March 1, 2022

Fall Entry Deadline: April 1, 2022

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Once your application is submitted and complete, you can expect to receive a decision in approximately 4-6 weeks. Scholarships are not available for the certificate program.