Application Deadlines
Graduate admissions
Residential (On-Campus) and Online Programs
Applicants seeking financial support for PhD and thesis-based master’s programs are strongly encouraged to apply well in advance of April 15, the national graduate student acceptance deadline, to maximize their opportunities for funding. Priority deadline is November 15 (international) and December 15 (domestic). Applications will continue to be accepted through June 1 and considered for financial support as long as funding remains available. However, funding opportunities may be limited for applications submitted later in the admissions cycle.
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| MS-NT and Graduate Certificate | ||
| Domestic | August 1 | Jan 2 |
| International | March 1 | October 1 |
| Thesis and PhD | ||
| Domestic | June 1 (priority December 15) | November 1 |
| International | March 1 (priority November 15) | October 1 |
Some Online Masters Non-Thesis (MS-NT) and Graduate Certificate Programs offer later start dates with extended deadlines.
- Spring II (January 12 Start) – Deadline: Jan 2
- Spring III (March 11 Start) – Deadline: February 18
- Fall II (August 19 Start) – Deadline: August 1
- Fall III (October 22 Start) – Deadline: October 1
Select a term below to see which programs offers these below.
Non-Degree Option
Non-Degree applications are accepted up until one week before the last day to register (census day) for each entry term. Census Day is the deadline to add or drop full-term (16-week) courses and the first 6-week session. You can review the academic calendar for the last day to register (census day) and other information.
There is no application fee for the non-degree application and a new application must be submitted each term in order to be registered for non-degree courses.
Mines does not process Visa’s for non-degree students.
Important Information
Application Completion
All required application materials, including letters of recommendation (if required), must be submitted on or before your program of interest’s application deadline. Your file will not be reviewed until your application AND all required materials are received. Check your admissions application account to make sure you do not have any missing items.
International Students
International students who have already obtained an F1 or J1 visa and who are currently located within the U.S. borders may apply using their program of interest’s domestic application deadline. For all other visa type holders, please email isss@mines.edu to inquire which deadline is most applicable for your case.
International Students are not eligible for residential (on-campus) certificates programs, those wanting to complete a certificate should look at online options. F-1 and J-1 visas cannot be issued for residential graduate certificate programs. If you are on a current F-1 or J-1 visa at Mines and enrolled in another graduate program, or a different visa type (such as H1B), and are interested in one of the certificate programs, you may contact ISSS to confirm your enrollment eligibility.