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**1. Deadlines:**

   - Applications Accepted: Year-round or specific intervals wrt semester?

     - Fall Matriculation Deadline: March 15 est

     - Spring Matriculation Deadline: August 15 est

     - Summer Admission Deadline:

   - Ensure Timely Submission of ALL Required Materials


**2. Application Requirements:**

   **A. Personal Information:**

      - Full Name

      - Date and Place of Birth

      - Permanent and Current Addresses

      - Names and Email Addresses of Recommenders

      - Criminal and Academic Misconduct History

      - Citizenship Proof

      - State residency history proof

      

   **B. Academic History:**

      - List of Schools, Colleges and Universities Attended

      - Official or Unofficial Transcripts from ALL Institutions

      - Transcripts Must Display Degrees Earned with Date of Conferral

      

   **C. For International Applicants:**

      - TOEFL or IELTS Score

      - SAT or GRE Score

      

   **D. Other Information:**

      - Ethnicity

      - Residency

      - U.S. Military Affiliation

      - Awards, Recognitions, Fellowships, Scholarships

      - Other Universities to you may be Applying to

      

**3. Application Review Process:**

   - Decisions Commence Approximately 2-12 Weeks After Deadline

   - Decisions Released 2-24 Weeks After Deadline

   - Avoid Inquiring About Decision Status, as It May Delay Review Process

   - Follow-up Email with Specific Timetable Sent to All Applicants After Deadline

   

**4. Recommendations:**

   - Select Recommenders Familiar with Your Scholarly Characteristics

   - Preferably Current or Former Teachers and Supervisors


Note: Ensure Compliance with All Application Requirements to Avoid Rejection or Indefinite 



**Documentation and Application Details:**

- Include transcripts from ALL schools/colleges/universities attended for academic credit.

- Answer all questions succinctly and directly.

- Upload supporting documents into the application.

- Submit a résumé, as it's required for evaluation.

- Ensure truthful responses to the "Yes/No" questions in the application.


**Referrals and References:**

Type of ReferenceRequirements
Academic ReferencesProfessors who taught you relevant courses
Work ReferencesSupervisors with direct knowledge of your skills
Excluded ReferencesPeers, family, friends, or irrelevant individuals
Required CredentialsCredentials related to the field to demonstrate competence


**Exclusion of Irrelevant Information:**

- Avoid discussing motivations or experiences predating school for bachelors applications or predating college for graduate applications.

- Refrain from listing coursework already detailed in transcripts unless necessary to illustrate relevant concepts.

- For graduate school; exclude hobbies, personal interests, or non-related aspects of life from your application.

- Omit non-graded, non-academic-credit coursework.

- For graduate school; exclude pre-undergraduate background as it's irrelevant to graduate school.


**Common Application Problems and Solutions:**

- Avoid submitting out-of-date transcripts for in-progress school/degrees.

- Ensure transcripts are concise (less than 10 pages) and display the conferral date for completed degrees.

- Provide explanations for poor school, undergraduate and/or graduate GPAs if applicable.


**General Advice for Graduate School Applications:**

- Start early and organize all necessary documents well in advance of the application deadline.

- Research the program thoroughly to tailor your application to the specific requirements and expectations.

- Highlight any relevant experiences, achievements, or skills that demonstrate your readiness for graduate-level coursework.

- Seek feedback from mentors, advisors, or professionals in the field to strengthen your application materials.

- Double-check all application components for accuracy and completeness before submission.

- Follow any additional instructions or guidelines provided by the university or program.


**Additional Tips:**

- Attend information sessions or webinars hosted by the university to gain insights into the application process and program offerings.

- Connect with current students or alumni of the program to learn about their experiences and gain valuable insights.

- Consider reaching out to faculty members or potential advisors to express your interest in their research areas or academic interests.

- Be proactive in addressing any potential weaknesses in your application, such as low GPA or limited research experience, by providing context or evidence of growth and improvement.

- Stay organized and maintain clear communication with the admissions office or program coordinators throughout the application process.


**Researching Tuition and Fees:**

- Visit the university's website and navigate to the section on tuition costs.

- Locate the page titled "View Tuition Costs by Semester" or a similar resource.

- Identify the section for bahelor/graduate-level programs, which may include Rates for Local Campus, Online, Study Abroad, Specialty Programs, Executive Education Programs, etc.

- Find the specific degree and program you are interested in and look for the program's tuition and fees by credit hour.


**Determining Costs:**

- Determine the number of hours (or credits) you plan to take for all your semesters.

- Determine whether you will pay in-state or out-of-state tuition.

- Understand the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition rates.


**Additional Advice for Applying to University:**

- Start the application process early to ensure you have enough time to gather all necessary documents and information.

- Research financial aid options, scholarships, and grants to help offset program costs.

- Consider the overall affordability of the program, including living expenses, textbooks, and other associated costs.

- Reach out to the university's financial aid office or admissions department if you have any questions or need clarification on tuition and fees.

- Explore opportunities for part-time work or assistantships within the university to help cover expenses.

- Keep track of important deadlines for submitting financial aid applications, scholarship applications, and the university's application for admission.

- Consider creating a budget to manage your expenses throughout your academic program and beyond.

- Seek advice from current students or alumni of the program to gain insights into their experiences with tuition costs and financial aid opportunities.


The following dates are the Application Deadlines for Master's Admissions in US Universities' for both Fall and Spring Sessions
These dates are the general graduate admission deadlines. You must check your chosen university's department set specific deadlines for your choice of degree and field.

NOTE - These are possible estimates and shoudn't be taken for certain, but instead as a reference for you to be able to know ~15 day time frames of deadlines of universities you wish to apply to.



A. ROLLING ADMISSIONS -
What does "Rolling" mean - Under rolling deadlines there is no fixed application deadline declared by the university. Applications are accepted anytime till the seats for that particular semester are full.
  1. University of Toledo
  2. Wright State University, Dayton
  3. California State University, Long Beach
  4. Oklahoma City University
  5. Rochester Institute of Technology
  6. State University of New York, Binghamton


B. FALL SESSION ADMISSIONS -
(August-December Semester)

US Universities with Deadlines in December -
  1. Stanford University – 6 December
  2. University of California, Irvine – 15 December
  3. University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign – 15 December
  4. Temple University – 15 December (Computer Science)
  5. University of California, San Diego – 15 December (For most of the departments)
  6. University of California, Santa Barbara – 15 December (For most of the departments)
  7. University of Colorado, Boulder – 15 December (Computer Science)
  8. University of Colorado, Boulder – 1 December (Other Engineering Departments)

US Universities with Deadlines in January -
  1. Louisiana State University, Baton Rogue – 1 January (Priority)
  2. Worcester Polytechnic Institute – 1 January
  3. Indiana University, Bloomington – 1 January (Computer Science)
  4. Indiana University Purdue University – 2 January (Except Computer Science)
  5. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – 2 January
  6. New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology 2-Jan
  7. University of California, Riverside – 5 January (with Aid)
  8. Kansas State University – 8 January
  9. Washington State University, Pullman – 10 January
  10. Santa Clara University 10-Jan
  11. Vanderbilt University – 15 January
  12. University of Texas, Dallas – 15 January
  13. University of Virginia, Charlottesville – 15 January
  14. Texas Tech University – 15 January
  15. Tufts University – 15 January
  16. University of Alaska, Fairbanks – 15 January
  17. University of Central Florida – 15 January
  18. University of Cincinnati – 15 January
  19. Northeastern University, Boston – 15 January (priority, All engg departments except Computer Science)
  20. Lehigh University – 15 January (Most of the departments, with aid)
  21. University of Pittsburgh – 15 January (Computer Science)
  22. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago – 31 January

US Universities with Deadlines in February -
  1. Case Western Reserve University – 1 February
  2. University of Tulsa – 1 February
  3. University of Tennessee, Knoxville – 1 February
  4. University of Florida, Gainesville – 1 February
  5. San Jose State University – 1 February (Computer Science, Online)
  6. Texas State University – 1 February (Priority, All departments Except Software Engg)
  7. Texas State University – 15 February (Software Engineering)
  8. Eastern Michigan University – 15 February
  9. Florida Atlantic University – 15 February
  10. Florida International University – 15 February
  11. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology – 15 February
  12. Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn – 15 February
  13. South Dakota School of Mines & Tech – 15 February
  14. University of Montana – 15 February (Computer Science)
  15. University of Rochester – 15 February
  16. University of San Francisco – 15 February

US Universities with Deadlines in March -
  1. California State University, Chico – 1 March
  2. California State University, Sacramento – 1 March
  3. Central Michigan University – 1 March
  4. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces – 1 March
  5. North Carolina State University – 1 March
  6. University of Texas, El Paso – 1 March
  7. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater – 1 March (Most of the departments)
  8. University of Nebraska, Lincoln – 1 March
  9. University of Toledo – 1 March
  10. Tufts University – 1 March
  11. University of Maine, Orono – 1 March
  12. University of Pittsburgh – 1 March
  13. Indiana University Purdue University – 1 March
  14. George Washington University – 15 March
  15. Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn – 15 March
  16. South Dakota School of Mines & Tech – 15 March
  17. University of Colorado, Denver – 15 March
  18. University of Kentucky, Lexington – 15 March
  19. University of North Texas, Denton – 15 March
  20. Stevens Institute of Technology – 15 March
  21. University of Pennsylvania – 15 March
  22. California State University, Northridge – 31 March
  23. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa – March

US Universities with Deadlines in April -
  1. Idaho State University – 1 April
  2. University of Arkansas, Little Rock – 1 April
  3. California State University, Fresno – 1 April
  4. Oregon State University, Corvallis – 1 April
  5. University of Houston, University Park – 1 April
  6. University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1 April
  7. University of Texas, San Antonio – 1 April
  8. University of Utah, Salt Lake City – 1 April
  9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – 1 April
  10. West Virginia University, Morgantown – 1 April
  11. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo – 1 April
  12. Wichita State University – 1 April
  13. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – 1 April
  14. University of Houston, Clear Lake – 1 April
  15. University of Oklahoma, Norman – 1 April
  16. University of Memphis – 1 April
  17. Villanova University – 1 April
  18. California State University, Los Angeles – 15 April
  19. Lamar University – 15 April
  20. Old Dominion University, Norfolk – 15 April
  21. South Dakota State University, Brookings – 15 April
  22. University of Georgia – 15 April
  23. University of Iowa, Iowa City – 15 April

US Universities with Deadlines in May -
  1. City University of New York, City College – 1 May
  2. Clarkson University – 1 May
  3. Illinois State University, Normal – 1 May
  4. Mississippi State University – 1 May
  5. Northern Illinois University, Dekalb – 1 May
  6. Oakland University, Rochester – 1 May
  7. University of Idaho, Moscow – 1 May
  8. University of Memphis– 1 May
  9. University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1 May
  10. University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 1 May
  11. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque – 1 May
  12. Wayne State University – 1 May
  13. Western Illinois University – 1 May
  14. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks – 1 May (General)
  15. University of Texas, Dallas – 1 May (General)
  16. Boise State University – 15 May
  17. Southern Methodist University – 15 May
  18. University of Louisiana, Lafayette – 15 May
  19. University of Colorado, Denver – 15 May (Final)
  20. Louisiana State University, Baton Rogue – 15 May (Final)
  21. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks – 15 May (Computer Science)
  22. Montana State University, Bozeman – 15 May (Most of Engineering Departments)
  23. Wright State University, Dayton – 15 May (Early)
  24. Lawrence Technological University – 22 May

US Universities with Deadlines in June -
  1. Louisiana Tech University, Ruston – 1 June
  2. Monmouth University – 1 June
  3. California State University, Fresno – 1 June
  4. Kent State University – 1 June
  5. New York Institute of Technology – 1 June
  6. Syracuse University – 1 June
  7. Texas A & M University, Kingsville – 1 June
  8. Texas State University – 1 June (Final)
  9. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – 1 June
  10. University of Arkansas, Little Rock – 1 June
  11. University of California, Riverside – 1 June (without Aid)
  12. University of Detroit, Mercy – 1 June
  13. University of Illinois, Springfield – 1 June
  14. Florida Institute of Technology – 8 June
  15. Drexel University – 13 June
  16. Marist College, Poughkeepsie – 15 June
  17. California State University, Northridge – 15 June
  18. George Mason University, Fairfax – 15 June
  19. Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla – 15 June (Final)
  20. Tulane University – 15 June

US Universities with Deadlines in July -
  1. Florida State University – 1 July
  2. Lamar University – 1 July
  3. Minnesota State University, Mankato – 1 July
  4. Arkansas State University – 3 July
  5. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville – 15 July
  6. University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport – 15 July
  7. University of South Alabama, Mobile – 15 July (Computer Science)
  8. University of South Alabama, Mobile – 1 July (Other Engineering Departments).

US Universities with Deadlines in August -
  1. State University of New York, Albany – 1 August (without Aid)
  2. Villanova University – 1 August (Computer Science)
  3. University of North Carolina, Charlotte – 15 August (Final)


C. SPRING SESSION ADMISSIONS -(January-May Semester)

US Universities with Deadlines in June -
1. University of Maryland, Baltimore County 1-Jun
2. Texas Tech University 15-Jun
3. University of Tennessee, Knoxville 15-Jun

US Universities with Deadlines in July -
1. Florida Institute of Technology 1-Jul
2. University of Pittsburgh 1-Jul
3. Washington State University, Pullman 1-Jul
4. North Carolina State University 15-Jul
5. University of Illinois, Chicago 15-Jul
6. University of Rhode Island, Kingston 15-Jul
    US Universities with Deadlines in August -
    1. Kansas State University 1-Aug
    2. North Dakota State University, Fargo 1-Aug
    3. University of Michigan, Dearborn 1-Aug
    4. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo 1-Aug
    5. Wichita State University 1-Aug
    6. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 15-Aug
    7. South Dakota School of Mines & Tech 15-Aug
    8. South Dakota State University, Brookings 15-Aug
    9. University of Kentucky, Lexington 15-Aug
    10. San Francisco State University 31-Aug

      US Universities with Deadlines in September -
      1. East Carolina University 1-Sep
      2. George Washington University 1-Sep
      3. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago 1-Sep
      4. Indiana University, Bloomington 1-Sep
      5. Lamar University 1-Sep
      6. Mississippi State University 1-Sep
      7. Oakland University, Rochester 1-Sep
      8. University of Alaska, Fairbanks 1-Sep
      9. University of Nebraska, Lincoln 1-Sep
      10. University of Oklahoma, Norman 1-Sep
      11. University of South Carolina, Columbia 1-Sep
      12. University of Texas, Dallas 1-Sep
      13. University of Texas, San Antonio 1-Sep
      14. Virginia Polytechnic Inst. & State Univ. 1-Sep
      15. California State University, Chico 15-Sep
      16. Northeastern University, Boston 15-Sep
      17. Texas A & M University, Kingsville 15-Sep
      18. Tufts University 15-Sep
      19. University of North Carolina, Greensboro 15-Sep
      20. University of North Texas, Denton 15-Sep
      21. California State University, Fresno 30-Sep
      22. California State University, Northridge 30-Sept Online Application, 31-Oct Documents Submission

        US Universities with Deadlines in October -
        1. California State University, Long Beach 1-Oct Online Application, 15-Oct Documents Submission
        2. California State University, Sacramento 1-Oct
        3. Case Western Reserve University 1-Oct
        4. Eastern Michigan University 1-Oct
        5. Florida International University 1-Oct
        6. Illinois State University, Normal 1-Oct
        7. Indiana University Purdue University 1-Oct
        8. Minnesota State University, Mankato 1-Oct
        9. Northern Illinois University, Dekalb 1-Oct
        10. Oklahoma State University, Still Water 1-Oct
        11. Old Dominion University, Norfolk 1-Oct
        12. Oregon State University, Corvallis 1-Oct
        13. Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park 1-Oct
        14. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1-Oct
        15. State University of New York, Stony Brook 1-Oct
        16. Stevens Institute of Technology 1-Oct
        17. Tennessee Technological University 1-Oct
        18. University of Arkansas, Little Rock 1-Oct
        19. University of Colorado, Denver 1-Oct
        20. University of Detroit, Mercy 1-Oct
        21. University of Houston, University Park 1-Oct
        22. University of Idaho, Moscow 1-Oct
        23. University of Iowa, Iowa City 1-Oct
        24. University of Louisiana, Lafayette 1-Oct
        25. University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1-Oct
        26. University of Nevada, Las Vegas 1-Oct
        27. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 1-Oct
        28. University of North Carolina, Charlotte 1-Oct
        29. University of Texas, Arlington 1-Oct
        30. University of Virginia, Charlottesville 1-Oct
        31. West Virginia University, Morgan Town 1-Oct
        32. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1-Oct
        33. California State University, Los Angeles 15-Oct
        34. Cleveland State University 15-Oct
        35. Duke University 15-Oct
        36. Marquette University 15-Oct
        37. Texas State University 15-Oct
        38. University of Georgia 15-Oct
        39. University of South Florida, Tampa 15-Oct
        40. Villanova University 15-Oct
        41. California State University, Fullerton 17-Oct

          US Universities with Deadlines in November -
          1. University of San Francisco Nov
          2. Florida State University 1-Nov
          3. Idaho State University 1-Nov
          4. Monmouth University 1-Nov
          5. University of Louisville, Louisville 1-Nov
          6. University of Miami, Coral Gables 1-Nov
          7. University of Utah, Salt Lake City 1-Nov
          8. University of Wyoming, Laramie 1-Nov
          9. Vanderbilt University 1-Nov
          10. Arkansas State University 14-Nov
          11. City University of New York, City College 15-Nov
          12. Missouri Univ. of Science & Tech., Rolla 15-Nov
          13. Montana State University, Bozeman 15-Nov
          14. New Jersey Institute of Technology 15-Nov
          15. University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth 15-Nov
          16. Marist College, Poughkeepsie 30-Nov
          17. Southern Methodist University 30-Nov

            US Universities with Deadlines in December -
            1. University of Alabama, Birmingham Dec
            2. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Dec
            3. Lehigh University 1-Dec
            4. Louisiana Tech University, Ruston 1-Dec
            5. New York Institute of Technology 1-Dec
            6. Polytechnic Inst. of New York Univ, Brooklyn 1-Dec
            7. University of Houston, Clear Lake 1-Dec
            8. University of South Alabama, Mobile 1-Dec
            9. University of Southern California 1-Dec

            US Universities with Conditional INTAKE in Spring Session -
            1. University at Buffalo – SUNY(Only alumni)
            2. University of Florida – Not for new Students
            3. Northwestern University – Only on request of a faculty member

            US Universities with NO INTAKE in Spring Session -
            1. University of California Berkeley No intake
            2. University of Michigan Ann Arbor – No intake
            3. California Technological University – No intake
            4. University of California, Los Angeles – No intake
            5. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities – No intake
            6. Ohio State University – (shows no intake)
            7. University of Colorado Boulder – No intake
            8. University of California Irvine – No intake
            9. Princeton University – No intake
            10. University of California San Diego – No intake

            US Universities Spring Session Deadlines (Update Pending) -
            None as of current time.


            References -
            http://www.oxfordmok.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/deadline1-300x225.jpg
            http://www.dilipoakacademy.com/blog/2016/09/14/university-application-deadlines-for-fall-2017/

            http://www.dilipoakacademy.com/blog/2014/05/30/university-deadlines-for-spring-2015-semester/
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