The graduate application deadline is when you must submit the application and include supporting documents (transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, etc.)
Graduate Application Deadlines
Traditional Domestic
The deadlines listed below are for both on-campus and online traditional programs. Traditional program semesters are 16 weeks long.
The dates with an "*" are priority deadlines. While applications are accepted one week prior to the first-class day, for these specific programs, applying by the priority deadline ensures a timely admission decision. This allows students to enroll in classes before they fill up and adequately prepare for the start of their academic journey. We strongly encourage all prospective students to submit their application by this date to maximize their chances of a smooth and successful enrollment process.
| Program | Degree | Mode of Delivery | Fall | Spring | Summer I | Summer II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | Master of Accountancy (MACC) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Advanced Business Administration | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Advanced Placement Spanish Literature | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Alternative Certification Program: School Counseling Certification | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Feb 15 | Dec 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Statistics and Data Science | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based or Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Art | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Campus Based | Feb 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bilingual Counseling | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Bilingual Education | Master of Education (MEd) | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Mar 1 | Oct 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Bioethics | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Biology | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Mar 1 | Oct 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Biomedical Engineering | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration MBA | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Business Administration PhD | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Feb 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chemistry | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Mar 1 | Oct 15 | N/A * | N/A* |
| Civil Engineering | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical Psychology MA | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Feb 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical Psychology Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Jan 6 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jun 30 | Jan 5 | Mar 15 | N/A |
| Communication | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Feb 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication Training and Consulting | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Computer Science | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Aug 22 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Counseling specialization in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (In Laredo) | Master of Education (MEd) | Campus Based | May 1 | Nov 1 (extended Nov 18) | N/A | N/A |
| Counseling specialization in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling | Master of Education (MEd) | Campus Based | Mar 1 | Oct 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Court Interpreting | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Creative Writing | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Criminal Justice | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Doctor of Education (EdD) | Online | Apr 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cyber Security | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Design | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Dietetics | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jan 23 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disaster Management and Sustainability | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Disaster Studies | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Early Childhood | Master of Education (MEd) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Educational Diagnostician Certification | Graduate Certificate | Online | N/A | N/A | Feb 1 | N/A |
| Educational Leadership | Doctor of Education (EdD) | Campus Based | Mar 30 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical Engineering | Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Energy Manufacturing Engineering and Innovation | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Engineering Management | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based or Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| English as a Second Language (MA) | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based or Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| English concentrations in: English Studies; Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| English concentrations in: Linguistics | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Exercise Science | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | N/A |
| Experimental Psychology | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Feb 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Expressive Arts Therapy | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (Certificate) | Post Master's Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | N/A | Apr 1 | N/A |
| Gender and Women's Studies | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Healthcare Interpreting | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based or Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| History | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Human Genetics | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Feb 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Informatics (MS) | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Informatics (Certificate) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Anthropology | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Art History | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Feb 15 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in English | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in History | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Mexican American Studies | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Physics | Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Latin American Art History | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Literary Translation | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Localization and Audiovisual Translation | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Manufacturing Engineering | Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Materials | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Materials Science and Engineering | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Feb 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics Concentrations: Mathematics Mathematics Teaching Applied Mathematics Statistics | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based or Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Jan 5 | Sep 15* | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Engineering Concentrations: General Materials Engineering | Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Mechanics and Design | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Media Relations and Strategic Communication | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Mexican American Studies | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Music Concentrations: Conducting Ethnomusicology Multiple Instrument Performance Music Education Performance Theory-Composition | Master of Music (MM) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Nursing Practice | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Online | Jul 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Occupational Therapy | Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Campus Based | N/A | N/A | Nov 1 | N/A |
| Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Therapy | Doctor of Physical Therapy | Campus Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 1 | N/A |
| Physician Assistant Studies | Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | Campus Based | Sep 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Physics (Ph.D.) | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Feb 21 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Political Science Concentrations: Governance and Policy Process World and Borderland Politics | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Pre-MBA | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (Counseling) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (MA Clinical Psychology) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (PhD Clinical Psychology) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (Rehabilitation and Counseling) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (Social Work) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Post Master's Certificate | Online | N/A | N/A | Apr 2 | N/A |
| Public Affairs Concentrations: Public Administration Public Policy Global Security Studies and Leadership | Master of Public Affairs (MPA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Reading and Literacy Concentrations: Biliteracy English/Adolescent Literacy Digital Literacy Reading Specialist | Master of Education (MEd) | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Reading Specialist Certification [Currently Not Accepting Applications] | Graduate Certificate | Online | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| School Psychology | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Apr 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Secondary Bilingual Education | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Social Work (30-Hour & 60-Hour) | Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) | Campus Based | Jun 20 | Oct 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Social Work (30-Hour & 60-Hour) | Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) | Campus Based in Laredo, TX | Jun 20 | Oct 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Social Work (30-Hour & 60-Hour) | Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) | Online | Jun 20 | Oct 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Sociology | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Spanish Concentrations: Linguistics Latin American and Peninsular Literature Creative Writing | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Spanish Translation and Interpreting (certificate) | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Spanish Translation and Interpreting (MA) | Master of Arts (MA) | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Superintendent Certification | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | May 25* | Jun 30* |
| Sustainable Community Health Promotion in Social Work | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based or Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Teaching | Master of Arts in Teaching | Online | N/A | Dec 1 (extended Jan 5) | N/A | N/A |
| Thermal Fluid Science | Graduate Certificate | Online | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
| Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Biology | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Aug 5* | Jan 5* | N/A | N/A |
Graduate Application Deadlines
Traditional International
Our international application deadlines serve as guidelines to assist students throughout the admission and enrollment process. We encourage international applicants to submit their applications early to ensure all requirements are met. Checking appointment availability at a U.S. consulate in your home country can help determine the best time to apply.
| Program | Degree | Mode of Delivery | Fall | Spring | Summer I | Summer II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | Master of Accountancy (MACC) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Advanced Business Administration | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Advanced Placement Spanish Literature | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | May 25 | N/A |
| Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Alternative Certification Program: School Counseling Certification | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Feb 15 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Statistics and Data Science | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based or Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Art | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Campus Based | Feb 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bilingual Counseling | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Bilingual Education | Master of Education (MEd) | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Mar 1 | Oct 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Bioethics | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Biology | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Mar 1 | Oct 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Biomedical Engineering | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration MBA | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Business Administration PhD | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Feb 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chemistry | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Mar 1 | Oct 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Civil Engineering | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical Psychology MA | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Feb 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical Psychology Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Jan 6 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jun 30 | Oct 1 | March 15 | N/A |
| Communication | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Feb 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication Training and Consulting | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Computer Science | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Jun 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Counseling specialization in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (In Laredo) | Master of Education (MEd) | Campus Based | May 1 | Oct 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Counseling specialization in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling | Master of Education (MEd) | Campus Based | Mar 1 | Oct 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Court Interpreting | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Creative Writing | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Criminal Justice | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Doctor of Education (EdD) | Online | Apr 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cyber Security | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Design | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Dietetics | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jan 23 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disaster Management and Sustainability | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Disaster Studies | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Early Childhood | Master of Education (MEd) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Educational Diagnostician Certification | Graduate Certificate | Online | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Leadership | Doctor of Education (EdD) | Campus Based | Mar 30 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical Engineering | Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Energy Manufacturing Engineering and Innovation | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Engineering Management | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based or Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| English as a Second Language (MA) | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based or Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| English concentrations in: English Studies; Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| English concentrations in: Linguistics | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Exercise Science | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | N/A |
| Experimental Psychology | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Feb 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Expressive Arts Therapy | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (Certificate) | Post Master's Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | N/A | Apr 1 | N/A |
| Gender and Women's Studies | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Healthcare Interpreting | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based or Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| History | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Human Genetics | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Feb 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Informatics (MS) | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Informatics (Certificate) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Anthropology | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Art History | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Feb 15 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in English | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in History | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Mexican American Studies | Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Physics | Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Latin American Art History | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Literary Translation | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Localization and Audiovisual Translation | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Materials | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Materials Science and Engineering | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Feb 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics Concentrations: Mathematics Mathematics Teaching Applied Mathematics Statistics | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based or Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Jan 5 | Sep 15* | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Engineering Concentrations: General Materials Engineering | Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Mechanics and Design | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Media Relations and Strategic Communication | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Mexican American Studies | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Music Concentrations: Conducting Ethnomusicology Multiple Instrument Performance Music Education Performance Theory-Composition | Master of Music (MM) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Online | Jul 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Occupational Therapy | Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Campus Based | N/A | N/A | Nov 1 | N/A |
| Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Therapy | Doctor of Physical Therapy | Campus Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 1 | N/A |
| Physician Assistant Studies | Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | Campus Based | Sep 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Physics (Ph.D.) | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Feb 21 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Political Science Concentrations: Governance and Policy Process World and Borderland Politics | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Pre-MBA | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (Counseling) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (MA Clinical Psychology) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (PhD Clinical Psychology) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (Rehabilitation and Counseling) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Care Behavioral Health Certificate (Social Work) | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Post Master's Certificate | Online | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Affairs Concentrations: Public Administration Public Policy Global Security Studies and Leadership | Master of Public Affairs (MPA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Reading and Literacy Concentrations: Biliteracy English/Adolescent Literacy Digital Literacy Reading Specialist | Master of Education (MEd) | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Reading Specialist Certification [Currently Not Accepting Applications] | Graduate Certificate | Online | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| School Psychology | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Apr 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Secondary Bilingual Education | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Social Work (30-Hour & 60-Hour) | Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) | Campus Based | Jun 20 | Oct 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Social Work (30-Hour & 60-Hour) | Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) | Campus Based in Laredo, TX | Jun 20 | Oct 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Social Work (30-Hour & 60-Hour) | Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) | Online | Jun 20 | Oct 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Sociology | Master of Science (MS) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Spanish Concentrations: Linguistics Latin American and Peninsular Literature Creative Writing | Master of Arts (MA) | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Spanish Translation and Interpreting (certificate) | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Spanish Translation and Interpreting (MA) | Master of Arts (MA) | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Superintendent Certification | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Sustainable Community Health Promotion in Social Work | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based or Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Teaching | Master of Arts in Teaching | Online | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Thermal Fluid Science | Graduate Certificate | Online | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Biology | Graduate Certificate | Campus Based | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | N/A | N/A |
Graduate Application Deadlines
Accelerated Programs
The Accelerated Online Programs are 7-week modules.
Visit www.utrgv.edu/accelerated for the full list of accelerated online programs and their admission requirements.
| Program | Fall I | Fall II | Spring I | Spring II | Summer I | Summer II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Accelerated Programs | AUG 13, 2025 | OCT 8, 2025 | DEC 31, 2025 | FEB 25, 2026 | APR 22, 2026 | JUN 17, 2026 |
Late Applications
Most graduate programs will not consider a request to apply after the deadline. However, if you would like to inquire about a late application, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator/Graduate Program Director. If the program agrees to review your application, have then send an email to gradadmissions@utrgv.edu with this request.
