Ph.D. Admissions
Thank you for your interest in applying to our Ph.D. program. The Department accepts applications of students interested in obtaining a doctoral degree. The department does not admit students who are interested solely in obtaining a Master's Degree.
Students are only admitted into the program for Fall Quarter. The school year typically begins the third week of September. The APPLICATION DEADLINE is December 10 for the following September.
For further information, visit Admissions Requirements.
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