How to Apply

How to Apply

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Application Deadlines

The Master’s Program in Learning and Organizational Change Admissions Committee reviews applications for the master's degree program following each of these quarterly applications due dates: Jan.10, April 1, June 10, and Nov. 1.

MSLOC generally admits full-time, part-time and certificate students in fall and spring quarters. Applicants who meet priority admission deadlines may be offered an option to enroll in summer or winter quarter courses (space permitting). For summer courses applicants must apply by April 1. For winter courses applicants must apply by Nov. 1. To be considered for scholarships, applicants need to apply by the priority deadlines.

Applicants who are interested in pursuing one of our our three cohort-based certificate programs must apply according to the following schedules:

  • Organizational and Leadership Coaching Certificate (OLCC) applicants must submit their applications at either the  Nov. 1 deadline. OLCC begins every Spring Quarter.
  • Leading Equity and Inclusion in Organizations Certificate (LEOIC) applicants must submit their applications at either the Jan. 10 or April 1 deadline. LEOIC begins every Summer Quarter.
  • Designing for Organizational Effectiveness Certificate (DOEC) applicants must submit their applications at either the April 1 or June 10 deadline. DOEC begins every Fall Quarter.
Entry Quarter Priority Application Deadlines Final Application Deadline
Fall April 1 Extended to June 26
Spring Nov. 1 Jan. 10
Summer (LEOIC only) Nov. 1 April 1

 

Please see Northwestern University’s quarterly academic calendar for quarter start dates.

Contact Us

Master's in Learning & Organizational Change

1800 Sherman Avenue
Suite 3500
Evanston, IL 60208
Northwestern University

Phone: 847/491-7376

MSLOC Staff In-Person Office Hours - Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

MSLOC Staff Remote Office Hours - Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Email: msloc@northwestern.edu