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Required Application Materials
Online Application Instructions
To begin submitting an application, please visit Apply Yourself.
Information about tuition and other related expenses.
Financial Aid
Information about loans available to MSEd students.Financial Awards
Information about scholarships, graduate assistant positions, fellowships, and internships available through the Master of Science in Education program.
Graduate Student Housing
On- and off-campus housing facilities and services for incoming graduate students
Application Deadlines
Due dates for all application materials for admission to the Master of Science in Education Program, based on program area and desired quarter of entry.
Matriculated Status
Early Admission Deadline
Desired Entrance Quarter
All Application Materials Due
Fall 2010
February 1, 2010
The Early Admission option, only available fall quarter, ensures candidates receive full consideration for Master of Science in Education graduate assistantship positions, partial tuition scholarships, and the Higher Education Administration and Policy Internship program. It is not necessary to meet the early admission deadline in order to apply for federal loans. For more information about early admissions, click here.
Regular Admission Deadline
Desired Entrance Quarter All Application Materials Due Classes Begin
Winter 2010 November 20, 2009 January 4, 2010 Spring 2010 February 15, 2010 March 29, 2010 Summer 2010 June 7, 2010 June 21, 2010 Fall 2010 August 16, 2010 September 21, 2010
In order to ensure fall practicum placements for full-time Elementary or Secondary Teaching students entering fall of 2009, we recommend that you submit a complete application by May 7, 2010.
Non-Matriculated Status
Desired Entrance Quarter All Application Materials Due Classes Begin Winter 2010 December 4, 2009 January 4, 2010 Spring 2010 March 5, 2010 March 29, 2010 Summer 2010 June 7, 2010 June 21, 2010 Fall 2010 September 3, 2010 September 21, 2010
The Basic Skills test is not required for applicants for the Non-Matriculated Status, regardless of program area. Non-matriculated students who later apply to matriculate into the program must observe the deadlines for the matriculated application (including the Basic Skills test, if matriculating as an Elementary or Secondary Teaching student).