PhD & Joint MA/PhD: Final Deadline
December 2, 2026 (11:59 PM, PST)
► Eligible for Central Campus funding nomination
MA Only: Primary Consideration
December 2, 2026 (11:59 PM, PST)
► Not considered for departmental funding
MA Only: Secondary Consideration
May 14, 2027 (11:59 PM, PST)
► Not considered for departmental funding
Application Checklist
We highly recommend viewing the Graduate Division's Application Checklist page, which contains details about each application requirement.
Departmental Requirements
- Optional Writing Sample: The Writing Sample is optional for the Department of Education. If you choose to include one, please add it to the Supplemental Documents section of the application.
- At-a-Glance Sheet: The Department of Education requires the At-a-Glance Sheet to be submitted as a supplemental document in your application to ensure your application is routed to the correct faculty members. Please download, fill out, and upload this document on the Online Application.