Domestic Deadlines
Graduate Admissions offers the following application term options:
| Spring |
Opens August 1 of each year |
| Summer |
Opens November 1 of each year |
| Fall |
Opens October 1 of each year |
Note: Not all programs are open for each term. Programs marked 'Closed' below are not open
for the term specified.
Review below our application and document deadlines for each term:
| The application deadline is the deadline to submit the Cal State Apply application. |
| The document deadline is the deadline to submit all required documents to Graduate Admissions and Program
Evaluations. |
| |
| Domestic Applicant |
- US Citizen
- Permanent Resident/Greencard holder
- Refugee/Asylee
- DACA
- AB540
- Visa Status (H4, H1B, L1, L2, F2, J2, TN, TD)
|
Special Notes:
- Application and document deadlines are subject to change without notice.
- Programs are subject to close at any time.
- Documents submitted for application processing/review cannot be returned.
- Online-only programs (such as MLIS) are only available through the domestic application
because student visas are not needed to study online.
Apply and submit documents as early as possible to ensure consideration of your application.
Enrollment limits may restrict our ability to accept qualified applicants.
For a step-by-step guide on how to complete the Cal State Apply application for SJSU,
visit our SJSU Graduate Domestic Application Tutorial [pdf].
To apply, go to Cal State Apply and choose San Jose State!
View the below domestic program application and document deadlines.
College of Business
Accounting & Analytics, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
March 1, 2026 |
March 20, 2026 |
Advanced Certificate program: Certificate in Advanced Accounting Topics
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
June 1, 2026 |
June 20, 2026 |
Advanced Certificate program: Certificate in Business Analytics**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
June 1, 2026 |
June 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
Advanced Certificate program: Certificate in Global Leadership**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
June 1, 2026 |
June 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher than tuition stated for regular session programs.
Business Administration (Early Career), MBA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
Business Administration (For Professionals)**, MBA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher than tuition stated for regular session programs.
Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
Financial Analytics, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
Transportation Management (Special Session)**, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
College of Education
Child & Adolescent Development, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
April 1, 2026 |
April 20, 2026 |
Counseling & Guidance (Counselor Education), MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
February 1, 2026 |
February 20, 2026 |
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Online, CA-Only Program
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Hybrid Program
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
Education Specialist Teaching Credential Early Childhood Education (Special Education)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
Education Specialist Teaching Credential in Mild/Moderate Support Needs (Special Education)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Education Specialist Teaching Credential in Extensive Support Needs (Special Education)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Educational Leadership, Emancipatory School Leadership, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
April 15, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
Higher Education Leadership, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
April 15, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
Higher Education Teaching (Certificate)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
April 15, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
Multiple Subject Credential (Teacher Education)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Pupil Personnel Services Credential (Counselor Education)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
Single Subject Credential - All Concentrations (Teacher Education)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 15, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Special Education (with an optional concurrent credential), MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April, 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Speech Language Pathology (Communicative Disorders & Sciences)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
January 15, 2026 |
January 20, 2026 |
Speech Language Pathology (Communicative Disorders & Sciences) (Online, Special Session)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
September 1, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
January 15, 2026 |
January 20, 2026 |
Teaching, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Teaching/Critical Bilingual Education (Spanish)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Teaching/Multilingual and Multicultural Literacy Education
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
June 1, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
Teaching/PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
College of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Artificial Intelligence, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Artificial Intelligence (Special Session†), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed (Corporate Only) |
Closed (Corporate Only) |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
**The off-campus special session open-to-the-public program is not open for Spring
2024.
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus
or online.
†Special Session: Off-campus programs which includes Restricted Cohorts (Corporate
programs that are restricted ONLY to employees of the host company)
Biomedical Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Biomedical Engineering-Biomedical Devices, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
Chemical Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Civil Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Computer Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Computer Engineering (Special Session†), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
†Special Session: Off-campus programs which includes Restricted Cohorts (Corporate
programs that are restricted ONLY to employees of the host company)
Electrical Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Electrical Engineering (Special Session†), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
June 1, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
†Special Session: Off-campus programs which includes Restricted Cohorts (Corporate
programs that are restricted ONLY to employees of the host company)
Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
June 1, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
Engineering (Special Session†), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
†Special Session: Off-campus programs which includes Restricted Cohorts (Corporate
programs that are restricted ONLY to employees of the host company)
Engineering Management, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
June 1, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
Engineering Technology, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Prior to Fall 2023, MS Engineering Technology was known as MS Quality Assurance.
Human Factors & Ergonomics, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
Human Factors & Ergonomics, User Experience Concentration, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
Industrial & Systems Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
June 1, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
Industrial & Systems Engineering (Operational Analytics), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
June 1, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
Materials Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Mechanical Engineering, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Mechanical Engineering (Special Session†), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
†Special Session: Off-campus programs which includes Restricted Cohorts (Corporate
programs that are restricted ONLY to employees of the host company)
Quantum Technology, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
Software Engineering (Regular Session), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Software Engineering (Special Session†), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
**Specialization Options: Enterprise Technologies, Cloud & Mobile Computing OR Data
Science
†Special Session: Off-campus programs which includes Restricted Cohorts (Corporate
programs that are restricted ONLY to employees of the host company)
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
College of Health and Human Sciences
Audiology (AuD), Doctor of Audiology
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
February 1, 2026 |
March 20, 2026 |
Kinesiology (MS)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
April 1, 2026 |
April 20, 2026 |
Nursing (DNP) - Doctor of Nursing Practice
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
June 1, 2026 |
June 20, 2026 |
Nursing (MS)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
July 1, 2026 |
July 20, 2026 |
Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MS)**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
June 1, 2026 |
June 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
Nursing Specialty, Advanced Certificate**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
Nutritional Science, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
February 1, 2026 |
March 20, 2026 |
Occupational Therapy (Doctorate, DOT)
| |
Application Deadline |
Application Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
Occupational Therapy, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
March 1, 2026 |
March 20, 2026 |
Public Health, MPH
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
June 1, 2026 |
June 20, 2026 |
Public Health (Special Session), MPH
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
June 1, 2026 |
June 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
Social Work (On Campus), MSW
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
Social Work (Special Session†), MSW
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
†Hybrid/Online, CA Students Only, Special Session
Social Work (Advanced Standing, On Campus), MSW
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
Social Work (Advanced Standing, Special Session†), MSW
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
†Hybrid/Online, CA Students Only, Special Session
College of Humanities and Arts
Art - History & Visual Culture, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Art - Digital Media Art, MFA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Art - Photography, MFA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Art - Pictorial Art, MFA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Art - Spatial Art, MFA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Computational Linguistics, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
The MS Computational Linguistics program is jointly offered by the Department of Linguistics
and Language Development and the Department of Computer Science.
Creative Writing, MFA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
Design, Master of Design(Special Session Program)**April
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus
or online.
English & Comparative Literature, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
Journalism & Mass Communications, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
Linguistics, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
Music, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Music Education, MASpecial Session Program**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
Philosophy, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Spanish, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
TESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
College of Information, Data, and Society
Applied Data Intelligence, MS(Regular Session)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
March 1, 2026 |
March 20, 2026 |
Applied Data Intelligence, MS(Special Session)**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Courses are offered in-person on the main campus. Refer to the FAQ section of the MSDA Program Site for tuition fees.
iSchool: Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets & Services**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher.
iSchool: Post-Master’s Certificate in Library & Information Science**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher.
iSchool: Archives and Records Administration, MARA(Special Session)**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher.
iSchool: Library and Information Science, MLIS(Regular Session)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
iSchool: Library and Information Science, MLIS(Special Session)**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher.
iSchool: MS Informatics (Special Session)**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025
|
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 20, 2026 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher.
iSchool: MS Instructional Design and Technology (Special Session)**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025
|
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2026 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher.
iSchool: Library Media Teacher Credential (Regular Session)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
iSchool: Library Media Teacher Credential (Special Session)**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher.
College of Science
Bioinformatics, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Biological Sciences, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
Biological Sciences (Molecular, Microbial, and Physiological Biology), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Biological Sciences (Ecology & Evolution), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Biological Sciences (Stem Cell Biology), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Biotechnology, MS(Special Session)**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
Chemistry, MA or MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
By Invitation Only |
June 20, 2025 |
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Certificate
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
By Invitation Only-December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
By Invitation Only |
June 20, 2025 |
Computational Linguistics, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
The MS Computational Linguistics program is jointly offered by the Department of Linguistics
and Language Development and the Department of Computer Science.
Computer Science, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
January 1, 2025 |
January 20, 2025 |
The Spring 2026 admission review timeline for the Computer Science department will
begin in November and conclude by the middle of November. Admission statuses are to
be checked by the applicant within their MySJSU account. For those that are referred
to the department for review, do not expect a final admission decision to be communicated
through MySJSU until the middle of November. No exceptions will be made to the timeline
for this process.
Data Science, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
March 1, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
Geology, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
Marine Science, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
September 1, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
Mathematics, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Mathematics (Applied), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Medical Products Development Management (Special Session)**
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
**Special Session Program: Fees may be higher and courses are usually offered off-campus or online.
Meteorology, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
Physics, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
Quantum Technology, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
Science Education, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
June 1, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
Statistics, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
College of Social Science
Applied Anthropology, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
Chicana & Chicano Studies, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
Clinical Psychology, MSâ€
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
†Formerly known as MS Clinical Mental Health.
Communication Studies, MA (Hybrid)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
*Not to be confused with the Speech Pathology program, which deals with Communicative
Disorders and is hosted by the College of Education, or Journalism & Mass Communication,
which is hosted by the College of Humanities and the Arts.
Communication Studies, MA (Online-CA Only)
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
*Not to be confused with the Speech Pathology program, which deals with Communicative
Disorders and is hosted by the College of Education, or Journalism & Mass Communication,
which is hosted by the College of Humanities and the Arts.
Economics, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
Economics (Applied), MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
October 1, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
Environmental Studies, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
Geographic Information Science, GISc
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Geography, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Global Criminology - (Special Session - Online)** [Justice Studies Department]
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
History, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025
Priority Deadline: October 1
|
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025
Priority Deadline: March 1
|
April 20, 2025 |
Justice Studies, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
November 1, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Psychology (Industrial/Organizational), MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
Psychology (Research & Experimental), MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
February 20, 2025 |
Public Administration, MPA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
Urban Planning, MUP
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 |
July 20, 2025 |
College of Graduate Studies
Certificate in Advanced Communication & Research Methods
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
January 15, 2026 |
January 20, 2026 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
August 10, 2025 |
August 20, 2025 |
Interdisciplinary Studies, MA
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
January 15, 2026 |
January 20, 2026 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
August 10, 2025 |
August 20, 2025 |
Interdisciplinary Studies, MS
| |
Application Deadline |
Document Deadline |
| Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
December 20, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
Closed |
Closed |
| Fall 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
April 20, 2025 |
