Graduate School Timelines
Source: https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/career-toolkit/apply-for-grad-school/graduate-school-timelines/ Parent: https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/
Below is an overview of typical timelines for graduate and professional school programs. This page provides general information - you should always confirm the precise deadlines for your specific program of interest.
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Master’s and Ph.D Programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Students should research programs, take exams, and make requests for reference letters in Spring Quarter of their third year.
- First-round application deadlines for graduate programs are typically in September and October of a student's fourth year.
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For some master’s programs, deadlines may extend into Winter and Spring Quarter (typically January through April, though sometimes as late as June).
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Law School
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In general, students typically submit their applications in Autumn Quarter of their fourth year and receive information about offers and financial aid through Spring Quarter.
- A good goal is to plan on having your applications submitted by Halloween.
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The Careers in Law team has put together a timeline to keep you on track during this process.
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MBA Programs (Business School)
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Most MBA programs require students to have work experience before applying.
- Current College Students can apply to deferred MBA programs.
- These programs allow current undergraduates to apply for graduate admission, gain acceptance, and defer enrollment typically for 2 to 5 years.
- Most top institutions have deferred MBA programs, and applications start as early as fourth year fall with most deadlines occurring in Spring (March/April).
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Learn about the Booth Scholars Program, the deferred admission program for the Chicago Booth School of Business.
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Medical School
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The national medical school application opens for submission on or around June 1 each year.
- Secondary applications are sent in July/August, and then interviews can be scheduled anytime between August and April.
- The first date on which a medical school can offer acceptance is October 15.
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All decisions are typically final by June 15.
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UChicago 4+1 Scholars Program
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The 4+1 Scholars Program allows current College students to apply for select UChicago master's programs as early as their second year.
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The program has multiple application rounds:
- The Round 1 deadline is typically in early November
- The Round 2 deadline is typically in early-to-mid January
- The Round 3 deadline is typically in early-to-mid April
- Not all master's programs participate in every round, so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.