Dates and Deadlines
- Applying for: Fall*
- Deadline: February 1
- Reply due: April 2
*Note that certain introductory core classes are offered only in the Fall semester.
Applications received after these dates will be considered only if space is still available.
Deposit
A non-refundable confirmation deposit of $200 is required to secure your place. The deposit is due at the time you accept the program’s offer of admission. It will be applied to your first semester’s tuition when you register for your classes.
Other Important Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadlines and Procedures
To receive full consideration for both admission and program financial aid, applications and supporting materials are required to be submitted by February 1. The deadline is the date by which all application materials must be received by both the graduate program and the UCD graduate school. Early submission may avoid unnecessary delays. Normally, only four to six new students can be admitted into the program each year; this number represents a small percentage of those applying for admission.
In truly exceptional situations, the doctoral admissions committee MAY consider applications for admission to start the program in the winter term (please contact the Ph.D. Program Administrative Coordinator). Such procedure is strongly discouraged as the core curricula are oriented to begin in the fall and furthermore, we encourage each year’s cohort to enter simultaneously. Furthermore, students admitted to the program will typically pursue the degree requirements on a full-time basis. Qualified applicants who wish to pursue part-time study may be considered in truly exceptional circumstances.
Applicants who have been recommended for admission are notified by the program and the Graduate School by mid-April. Only the written notice from the Dean of the Graduate School constitutes approval of admission. When your application and application fee have been received by the Graduate School and entered into our system you will receive an Acknowledgement Email. This email will direct you to the Web Application Status page for your application and gives you details on how to access this information. The Web Application Status page provides you the ability to verify you application data, view the application decision, and accept or decline (with a reason) an offer of admission.