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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.

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Explore the Marsal School's academic offerings to find admissions requirements for specific programs:

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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
Master's Programs
Program Entry Term Deadlines
Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation Winter (January)
  • December 1
Spring (May)
  • March 15
Fall (August)
  • August 1
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Fall (August)
  • January 2
Master of Arts in Educational Studies Fall (August)
  • January 2
Master of Arts in Higher Education Fall (August)
  • January 2
Winter (January)
  • October 15

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

Master of Arts with Elementary Teacher Certification Summer (June)
  • November 15
Master of Arts with Secondary Teacher Certification Summer (June)
  • November 15
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
Master of Arts with Secondary Teacher Certification Summer (June)
  • November 15
Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Education Fall (August)
Undergraduate Secondary Teacher Education Fall (August)
Winter (January)
  • October 1
Online Programs
Program Entry Term Deadlines
Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation Winter (January)
  • December 1
Spring (May)
  • March 15
Fall (August)
  • August 1