Coronavirus-Related Information for UNLV’s Graduate Community
Our coronavirus update page contains information about the changes to policies, procedures, deadlines and more that are being made in response to COVID-19 for the graduate community specifically. It will be updated as needed.
Application Deadlines
All applications and supporting documents must be in to the Graduate College and the department by the following dates in order to be considered for admission.
N/A = Not Applicable - Program does not admit for this semester.
Closed = Program Eliminated by Board of Regents June 2010
Special Note for International Students
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate College through the Grad Rebel Gateway by May 1 (fall semester) or Oct. 1 (spring semester) unless the department to which you are applying has an earlier deadline, or you are also applying for a graduate assistantship. If you are an international student applying to a fully online program and/or you will not need an F-1 visa, international student application deadlines do not apply and you may use the standard program deadline instead.
Special Note for Graduate Assistants
If you are applying for a graduate assistantship, all application materials must be submitted through the Grad Rebel Gateway by March 1 (fall semester) or Nov. 1 (spring semester) unless the department to which you are applying has an earlier deadline.
Degree Program Application Deadlines
| Degree Program | Fall Deadline |
Spring Deadline |
Summer Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting (M.S.) - Domestic | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 15 |
| Accounting (M.S.) - International | May 1 | Oct. 1 | Mar.1 |
| Aerospace Engineering (M.S.) | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Anthropology (M.A.) | Feb. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Anthropology (Ph.D.) | Feb. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Economics and Data Intelligence (M.S.) | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Architecture (M.Arch.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Art (MFA) | Feb. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Artist Diploma (A.D.) | Mar. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Astronomy (M.S., Ph.D.) | May. 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Biochemistry (M.S.) | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Biological Sciences (M.S., Ph.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Biomedical Engineering (M.S.) | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Business Administration (MBA Evening) Domestic Students |
July 15 | Nov. 15 | Apr. 1 |
| Business Administration (MBA Evening) International Students |
May 1 | Oct. 1 | Mar. 1 |
| Business Administration / Law (Dual MBA/J.D.) | July 15 | Nov. 15 | Apr. 1 |
| Business Administration (Executive MBA) | N/A | N/A | May 1 (Summer 2021 only) Apr. 15 (All subsequent summer terms) |
| Business Administration/Hotel Administration (Dual MBA/M.S.) |
Feb. 15 (for Hospitality GA Consideration) |
Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Business Administration/Management Information Systems (Dual MBA/M.S.) |
July 15 |
Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Business Administration/Dental Medicine (Dual MBA/D.M.D.) | July 15 | Nov. 15 | Apr. 1 |
| Business Administration/Quantitative Finance MS (Dual MBA/M.S.) | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | Apr. 1 |
| Chemistry (M.S.) | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Chemistry (Ph.D.) | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Civil Engineering (M.S.E., Ph.D.) Domestic Students | June 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Civil Engineering (M.S.E., Ph.D.) International Students | Mar. 15 | Aug. 30 | N/A |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) | Priority: Jan. 15 Final: Feb. 1 |
N/A | N/A |
| Communications Studies (M.A.) |
Priority: Jan. 15 |
Oct. 15 | N/A |
| Computer Science (M.S.C.S., Ph.D.) Domestic Students | June 1 | Nov. 1 | N/A |
| Computer Science (M.S.C.S., Ph.D.) International Students | Feb. 1 | Oct 1 | N/A |
| Construction Management (M.S.C.M.) Domestic Students | June 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Construction Management (M.S.C.M.) International Students | Mar. 15 | Aug. 30 | N/A |
| Couple and Family Therapy (M.S.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Criminal Justice (M.A.) | Apr. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Criminal Justice & Criminology (Ph.D.) | Jan. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum & Instruction (Ed.S.) | By dept approval | By dept approval | By dept approval |
| Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) | June 1 | Nov. 1 | Mar. 15 |
| Curriculum & Instruction (M.S.) | June 1 | Nov. 1 | Mar. 15 |
| Curriculum & Instruction (Ed.D., Ph.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Cybersecurity (M.S.) | Aug. 1 (Fall 2021) | Dec.1 | N/A |
| Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.) | July 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 (for Summer 2020 only) Apr. 15 (For subsequent summer terms) |
| Economics (M.A.) | June 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Economics / Mathematics (Dual M.A., M.S.) | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Educational Policy and Leadership (M.Ed.) | April 15 | Nov.15 | N/A |
| Educational Psychology (M.S., Ph.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Psychology Ph.D./ Law (Dual Ph.D./J.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) | May 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Electrical Engineering / Math (Dual M.S.) | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Electrical Engineering / Math (Dual M.S./Ph.D.) | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| English Language Learning (M.Ed.) | July 15 | N/A | May 1 (for Summer 2020 only) Apr. 15 (For subsequent summer terms) |
| English (MFA Creative Writing) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| English (Ph.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| English (M.A.) | Jan. 15 | Nov. 1 | N/A |
| Environmental Science (M.S.) | On Hold | On Hold | On Hold |
| Environmental Science (Ph.D.) | On Hold | On Hold | On Hold |
| Executive Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) | N/A | N/A | Mar. 15 |
| Emergency and Crisis Management (M.S.) | May 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Exercise Physiology (M.S.) | On Hold | On Hold | On Hold |
| Film - Writing for Dramatic Media (MFA) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Foreign Language – Hispanic Studies (M.A.) | May 1 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Geoscience (M.S., Ph.D.) | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Health Care Administration (M.H.A.) | Apr. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Health Care Administration (Executive M.H.A.) | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Healthcare Interior Design (M.H.I.D.) | Jan. 15 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Health Physics (M.S.) | June 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Higher Education (M.Ed.) | Mar. 15 | Oct. 15 | Mar. 15 |
| Higher Education (Ph.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Higher Education Ph.D./Law (Dual Ph.D./J.D.) | Mar. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| History (M.A.) | Apr. 15 | Nov. 1 | N/A |
| History (Ph.D.) | Feb.1 | N/A | N/A |
| Hospitality Administration (Ph.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Hospitality Administration (M.H.A.) | July 1 | Nov. 15 | Apr. 1 |
| Hotel Admin (M.S.)/Mgmt. Information Systems (Dual M.S.) |
Feb. 15 (for Hospitality GA Consideration) |
Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Hotel Administration (M.S.) Domestic Students |
Feb. 15 (For GA Consideration) |
Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Hotel Administration (M.S.) International Students |
Feb. 15 (For GA Consideration) |
Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (Ph.D.) | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 15 |
| Journalism & Media Studies (M.A.) | March 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Kinesiology (M.S.) | Jun. 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Learning Sciences (Ph.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Management Information Systems (M.S.) Domestic Students | Aug. 1 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Management Information Systems (M.S.) International Students | May 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Materials & Nuclear Engineering (M.S.) | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Mathematics (M.S.) | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Mathematics (Ph.D.) | Feb. 1 | N/A | |
| Mechanical Engineering (M.S.E., Ph.D.) Domestic Students | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Mechanical Engineering (M.S.E., Ph.D.) International Students | May 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Doctor of Medical Physics (D.M.P.) | June 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Music (M.M., D.M.A.) | May 1 | Nov. 15 | May 15 |
| Neuroscience (Ph.D.) | Dec. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Nursing (D.N.P.) | Apr. 15 (Fall 2021 only) Mar. 1 (All subsequent fall terms) |
N/A | N/A |
| Nursing (M.S.N.) | Mar. 1. (Fall 2021 only) Feb. 1 (All subsequent fall terms) |
N/A | N/A |
| Nursing (Ph.D.) | Apr. 1 (Fall 2021 only) Mar. 1 (All subsequent fall terms) |
N/A | N/A |
| Nutrition Sciences (M.S.) | Mar. 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Occupational Therapy (O.T.D) | N/A | N/A | Nov. 1 |
| Oral Biology (M.S.) | N/A | N/A | Feb. 15 (For summer 2021 only) Dec. 15 (For subsequent summer terms) |
| Oral Biology (Ph.D.) | Jan. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) | N/A | N/A | Oct. 1 |
| Physics (M.S., Ph.D.) | May 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Political Science (M.A.) | Feb. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Political Science (Ph.D.) | Feb. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Post-Professional Occupational Therapy (O.T.D) | N/A | N/A | Apr. 15 |
| Psychology (Ph.D. - Clinical Track) | Dec. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Psychology (Ph.D. - Experimental Track) | Dec. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration (M.P.A.) | June 1 |
|
Mar. 1 |
| Public Affairs (Ph.D.) | April 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Public Health (M.P.H.) | Mar. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Public Health (Ph.D.) | Mar. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Public Policy (D.P.P.) | Feb. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Quantitative Finance (M.S.) | June 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Radiochemistry (Ph.D.) | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| School Counseling (M. Ed.) | Priority: Jan. 15 Final: Feb. 1 |
N/A | N/A |
| School Psychology (Ed.S.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| School Psychology (Ph.D.) | Dec. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Social Work (M.S.W.) |
Early Decision: Nov.1 |
N/A | N/A |
| Social Work (M.S.W.) - Advanced Standing | N/A | N/A |
Priority: Nov. 1 |
| Social Work/Law (Dual M.S.W./J.D.) | Dec. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Sociology (Ph.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education (M.Ed.) | July 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 (for Summer 2020 only) Apr. 15 (For subsequent summer terms) |
| Special Education (Ph.D) |
Priority: Jan. 15 |
Sept. 1 | N/A |
| Special Education Ph.D./Law (Dual Ph.D./J.D.) | Mar. 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education (Ph.D.) | Jan. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Theatre (M.A., MFA) |
Priority: Mar. 15 |
N/A | N/A |
| Transportation (M.S.T.) Domestic Students | June 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Transportation (M.S.T.) International Students | Mar. 15 | Aug. 30 | N/A |
| Urban Leadership (M.A.) |
Aug. 1 |
|
N/A |
| Water Resources Management (M.S.) | Apr. 1 | Nov. 1 | N/A |
| Workforce Development and Organizational Leadership (Ph.D.) |
On Hold | On Hold | On Hold |
Certificate Program Application Deadlines
| Certificate Program | Fall Deadline |
Spring Deadline |
Summer Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (Advanced) in Addiction Studies | Priority: Jan. 15 Final: Feb. 1 |
N/A | N/A |
| Certificate (Advanced) in Family Nurse Practitioner | On Hold | On Hold | On Hold |
| Certificate (Advanced) in Forensic Social Work | On Hold | On Hold | On Hold |
| Certificate (Advanced) in Medical Physics | June 15 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Certificate (Advanced) in Mental Health Counseling | Priority: Jan. 15 Final: Feb. 1 |
N/A | N/A |
| Certificate (Advanced) in Nursing Education | Mar. 1 (Fall 2021 only) Feb. 1 (All subsequent fall terms) |
N/A | N/A |
| Certificate (Advanced) in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for FNP | July 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Certificate (Conditional Licensure) for Elementary Teaching | June 1 | Nov. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate (Conditional Licensure) for Secondary Teaching | June 1 | Nov. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate (Post-Graduate) in Biobehavioral Nursing | July 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Certificate (Post-Masters) in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Certificate in Business Administration | July 15 | Dec. 1 (For Spring 2021 only) Nov. 15 (For subsequent spring terms) |
Apr. 1 |
| Certificate in Career and Technical Education | June 1 | Nov. 1 | Mar. 15 |
| Certificate in Chief Diversity Officer in Higher Education | May 1 | Dec. 1 | May 15 |
| Certificate in College Sport Leadership | May 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate in Data Analytics | On Hold | On Hold | On Hold |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education - Infancy | July 15 | Nov. 15 | Apr. 15 |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education - Preschool | July 15 | Nov. 15 | Apr. 15 |
| Certificate in Emergency Crisis Management Cybersecurity | N/A | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate in English Language Acquisition & Development (ELAD) | July 15 | N/A | Apr. 15 |
| Certificate in Finance | On Hold | On Hold | On Hold |
| Certificate in Gaming Management | July 1 | Nov. 15 | Apr. 1 |
| Certificate in Global Teaching | June 1 |
Dec. 1 (Spring 2020 only) |
Mar. 15 |
| Certificate in Global Teaching Research | June 1 |
Dec. 1 (Spring 2020 only) |
Mar. 15 |
| Certificate in Higher Education | May 1 | Dec. 1 | May 1 |
| Certificate in Hospitality Design | July 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Certificate in Infection Prevention | Mar. 1 | Nov. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate in K-8 Integrated STEM Education | June 1 | Nov. 1 | Mar. 15 |
| Certificate in Leadership for Teachers and Professionals | June 1 | Nov. 1 | Mar. 15 |
| Certificate in Leadership in English Language Acquisition & Development (ELAD) | July 15 | N/A | Apr. 15 |
| Certificate in Management | On Hold | On Hold | On Hold |
| Certificate in Management Information Systems | Aug. 1 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Certificate in Multicultural Education | June 1 | Nov. 1 | Mar. 15 |
| Certificate in New Venture Management | Aug. 1 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Certificate in Nonprofit Management | June 1 | Dec. 1(Spring 2021 only) Nov. 1(All subsequent spring terms) |
Mar. 1 |
| Certificate in Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 15 |
| Certificate in Nuclear Safeguards and Security | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate in Online Teaching and Training | June 1 | Nov. 1 | Mar. 15 |
| Certificate in Program Evaluation and Assessment | Aug. 1 |
Dec. 1 |
May 15 |
| Certificate in Public Health | Mar. 1 | Nov. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate in Public Management | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 1 |
| Certificate in Quantitative Psychology | Mar. 1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate in Solar and Renewable Energy | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate in Social Justice Studies | June 1 | Nov. 1 | Mar. 15 |
| Certificate in Social Science Methods | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| Certificate in Spanish Translation | May 1 | Nov. 15 | N/A |
| Certificate in Special Education | July 15 | Nov. 15 | Apr. 15 |
| Certificate in Teacher Licensure: K-12 Music | Apr. 1 | Nov. 1 | May 10 |
| Certificate in Writing for Dramatic Media | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |