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How to apply
All applications are handled through the Illinois Graduate College. Once your application is complete, we will review it at the departmental level.
- Gather your application materials. They must all be submitted by the application deadline.
- Start an application. Make sure you submit and pay your application fee.
Deadlines
Spring Admission
- Application Opens around June 1
- Deadline to Apply is September 15
Fall Admission
- Application Opens around August 1
- Deadline to Apply is January 15
Note: ISE does not have a specific date that we notify our admitted students. Fall applicants can expect a decision by April 15.
Ready to Apply?
We look forward to reviewing your application. Make sure you submit your required materials by the deadline for each admission cycle!
Deadlines
M.S. spring admission: September 15
M.S. fall admission early action/assistantship potential: January 15
M.S. fall admission regular decision: March 15
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Ph.D. (fall admission only): January 15
ISE does not have a specific date that we notify our admitted students.