Changes to Graduate Studies admission requirements
In response to the COVID‐19 pandemic, admission requirements for graduate degree and certificate programs may have changed.
Learn more about changes to requirements
Doctoral | Master's | Certificate
Doctoral Programs
| Program | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline | Test Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology PhD | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | GRE, waived for applicants with cumulative baccalaureate degree GPA 3.00. |
| Chemistry/Biochemistry PhD | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | GRE |
| Electrical Engineering (PhD) and Electrical Engineering with Computer Engineering Option (PhD) | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | GRE unless UMass Dartmouth graduate in any COE major |
| Engineering & Applied Science PhD | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | None |
| Integrative Biology PhD | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | GRE, waived for applicants with cumulative baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree GPA equal or greater than 3.30. |
| Law JD | June 30 | Fall only | Not applicable | LSAT |
| Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory PhD | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | None |
| Marine Science and Technology PhD | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | GRE recommended |
| Nursing DNP | August 25 | Fall only | Not applicable | None |
| Nursing PhD | August 25 | Fall only | Not applicable | None |
| STEM Education PhD | August 25 | Fall only | Not applicable | None |
Master's Programs
| Program | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline | Test Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
| Accounting MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
| Art Education MAE Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | MTELs, per program description, Portfolio |
| Biology MS or Marine Biology MS | August 25 | Nov. 1 | Not applicable | GRE |
| Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology MS | August 25 | Nov. 1 | Not applicable | GRE, waived for applicants with cumulative baccalaureate degree GPA 3.00. |
| Ceramics MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Chemistry/Biochemistry MS | August 25 | Nov. 1 | Not applicable | GRE |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering MS | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | None |
| Computer Engineering MS | August 25 | Nov. 1 | Not applicable | None |
| Computer Science MS | August 25 | Oct. 15 | May 15 | GRE recommended |
| Computer Science MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | GRE recommended |
| Data Science MS | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | GRE recommended |
| Digital Media MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Drawing MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Electrical Engineering MS | August 25 | Nov. 1 | Not applicable | None |
| Fibers MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Finance MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
| Graphic Design MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Healthcare Management MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
| Healthcare Management MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
| Illustration MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Jewelry/Metals MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Marine Science and Technology MS | August 25 | Nov. 1 | Not applicable | GRE recommended |
| Marine Science and Technology PSM | August 25 | Nov. 1 | Not applicable | GRE recommended |
| Master of Business Administration MBA | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
| Master of Business Administration MBA Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
| Mechanical Engineering MS | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | GRE recommended |
| Mechanical Engineering MS - Industrial & Systems Engineering Option | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | GRE recommended |
| Nursing MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
| Painting MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Photography MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Physics MS | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | GRE recommended for TA or RA support |
| Portuguese Studies MA | August 25 | Nov. 1 | Not applicable | GRE recommended |
| Printmaking MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Professional Writing & Communication MA | Rolling | Rolling | Not applicable | None |
| Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis MA | Rolling | Rolling | Not applicable | None |
| Psychology: Clinical MA | April 1 | Fall only | Not applicable | None |
| Psychology: Research MA | Rolling | Fall only | Not applicable | None |
| Public Policy MPP (Online) | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | GRE or GMAT or waiver unless applicant has earned graduate degree from accredited school, or unless applicant has completed the Educational Policy, Environmental Policy or Public Management certificate program. |
| Sculpture MFA | August 25 | Oct. 15 | Not applicable | Portfolio |
| Teaching MAT | August 25 | Nov. 1 | July 5 | MTELs |
| Technology Management MS | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
| Technology Management MS Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling | None |
Certificates
For fall applicants, the deadline for priority consideration for university assistantships or fellowships is typically Jan. 15. For spring applicants, such deadline is typically Nov. 1. Only full-time and degree-seeking students are eligible for university assistantships or fellowships.