Application Deadlines

Scholarship Consideration

To receive consideration for first-round School of Public Health scholarships, applications must be completed, with all required supporting documentation, by Dec. 1. Applicants meeting the Dec. 1 priority deadline will be automatically considered for a range of School of Public Health scholarships. Applications submitted/completed after Dec. 1 will be given scholarship consideration based on the availability of funds.

Early Action Program for MPH applicants only:
The Early Action program for the Master of Public Health (MPH) guarantees applicants who submit their completed application by December 1, an admission decision on or about February 15. In addition to their admission status, applicants will be informed about any merit scholarship award offers. All decision notifications will be sent via email.

Early Action is non-binding, non-restrictive. Students choosing to apply by the Early Action deadline need to submit their application materials earlier in the process but will receive an admission decision sooner than Regular Decision applicants.

Scholarships continue to be awarded as they are available after the Early Action deadline.

Deadlines by Program

To meet a stated deadline using the online centralized application services SOPHAS, applicants must submit their application with supporting documents, and pay the application fee no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Note: We encourage applicants to submit their application and send supporting documentation at least two weeks before the stated deadlines to allow for any issues/problems that may arise.

MHA Programs Fall Term (priority) Fall Term (final) Spring Term Summer Term
Executive Program JUL 1
Full-time Program DEC 1 MAY 1
MPH Programs Fall Term (priority) Fall Term (final) Spring Term Summer Term
Community Health Promotion DEC 1 MAY 15
Environmental Health DEC 1 MAY 15
Environmental Health 4+1: UMR & CBS MAY 15
Epidemiology DEC 1 MAY 15
Maternal & Child Health – Advanced Standing Track DEC 1 MAY 15
Maternal & Child Health – Standard Track DEC 1 MAY 15
Public Health Administration & Policy DEC 1 MAY 15
Public Health Administration & Policy: Distance DEC 1 MAY 15 NOV 15
Public Health Administration & Policy: Executive DEC 1 JUL 15
Public Health Data Science DEC 1 MAY 15
Public Health Nutrition: Coordinated Master’s Program Track DEC 1 DEC 1
Public Health Nutrition: Standard Program Track DEC 1 MAY 15
Public Health Practice: Executive AUG 1 DEC 1 APR 1
MS Programs Fall Term (priority) Fall Term (final) Spring Term Summer Term
Biostatistics DEC 1 APR 1
Clinical Research AUG 1 NOV 1
Environmental Health DEC 1 JUN 15
Health Services Research, Policy and Administration DEC 1 JUL 15
Occupational Hygiene DEC 1 JUN 15
PhD Programs Fall Term (priority) Fall Term (final) Spring Term Summer Term
Biostatistics DEC 1 FEB 1
Environmental Health DEC 1 JAN 15
Epidemiology DEC 1 DEC 1
Health Services Research, Policy and Administration DEC 1 DEC 15
Occupational Hygiene DEC 1 JAN 15
Dual-Degree Programs Fall Term (priority) Fall Term (final) Spring Term Summer Term
Public Health Dentistry: MPH/DDS AUG 1 DEC 1 APR 1
Public Health Medicine: MPH/MD APR 1
Public Health Nursing MPH/DNP AUG 1 DEC 1 APR 1
Public Health Pharmacy: MPH/PharmD AUG 1 DEC 1 APR 1
Public Health Public Policy: MPH/MPP AUG 1 APR 1
Public Health Urban and Regional Planning: MPH/MURP AUG 1 APR 1
Veterinary Public Health: MPH/DVM AUG 1 DEC 1 MAY 24
Certificate Programs Fall Term (priority) Fall Term (final) Spring Term Summer Term
American Indian Public Health and Wellness (AIPHW) AUG 1 DEC 1
Applied Biostatistics AUG 1 DEC 1 APR 1
Clinical Research JULY 15 NOV 1 APR 1
Global Health JULY 15 NOV 1 APR 1
Healthcare Management JULY 1
Public Health Core Concepts AUG 1 DEC 1 APR 1
Public Health Preparedness, Response and Recovery AUG 1 DEC 1 APR 1
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