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Admissions

Learn more about the Marsal School's program offerings and their distinctive features, eligibility requirements and the application process in an individualized appointment or online information session.

Upcoming info sessions

Jun 16, 2026
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Information Session

Jun 18, 2026
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Information Session

Jun 25, 2026
7:00-8:00 p.m.
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Explore the Marsal School's academic offerings to find admissions requirements for specific programs:

HOW DO I APPLY?

Application Deadlines

Apply early to receive a timely decision! Submitting an early application will give you time to engage with your program, visit campus, and have time to make an informed decision.

Bachelor's Programs
Program Entry Term Deadlines
Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving for the Public Good Fall (August)
Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Education Fall (August)
Undergraduate Secondary Teacher Education Fall (August)
Winter (January)
  • October 1

    Junior admission only

Master's Programs
Program Entry Term Deadlines
Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation Winter (January)
  • December 1
Fall (August)
  • August 1
Spring (May)
  • April 10
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Fall (August)
  • January 2

    Priority scholarship deadline and final international applicant deadline

  • February 15

    Final deadline for domestic applicants

Master of Arts in Educational Studies Fall (August)
  • January 2

    Priority scholarship deadline and final international applicant deadline

  • February 15

    Final deadline for domestic applicants

Master of Arts in Higher Education Winter (January)
  • October 15

    Part-time applicants only
    Available to full-time U-M employees

Fall (August)
  • December 15
Master of Arts with Elementary Teacher Certification Summer (June)
  • November 15

    Priority deadline

  • March 28

    Final deadline

Master of Arts with Secondary Teacher Certification Summer (June)
  • November 15

    Priority deadline

  • March 28

    Final deadline

Doctoral Programs
Program Entry Term Deadlines
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies Fall (August)
  • November 15
Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Psychology Fall (August)
  • November 15
Doctor of Philosophy in English and Education Fall (August)
  • December 30
Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Fall (August)
  • December 1
Certification Programs
Program Entry Term Deadlines
Master of Arts with Elementary Teacher Certification Summer (June)
  • November 15

    Priority deadline

  • March 28

    Final deadline

Master of Arts with Secondary Teacher Certification Summer (June)
  • November 15

    Priority deadline

  • March 28

    Final deadline

Michigan Alternate Route to Certification Fall (August)
  • August 15

    Deadline for Additional Endorsement Pathway

Winter (January)
  • January 6

    Deadline for Initial Certification Pathway

Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Education Fall (August)
Undergraduate Secondary Teacher Education Fall (August)
Winter (January)
  • October 1

    Junior admission only

Online Programs
Program Entry Term Deadlines
Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation Winter (January)
  • December 1
Fall (August)
  • August 1
Spring (May)
  • April 10