Regular Admission

Inquiries and application materials for all Liberal Arts graduate programs should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. Applications are readily available online at the University of Dallas website. Applications should include two letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, a statement of purpose and an intellectual autobiography. Possession of a bachelor’s degree is prerequisite to matriculating in any graduate program. Applicants should have an undergraduate major in the proposed field or otherwise demonstrate evidence of suitable background. Admission requirements particular to the different programs are described under "Admission Requirements" in the appropriate section.

The deadline for all applications to the Institute of Philosophic Studies program is February 15. To be considered, all elements of the application must be received by that date. Applications are for the fall semester only. There are no spring admissions for the IPS program.

Applications for the master’s programs in American Studies, Classics, English, Humanities, Leadership, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology and Theology are reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that you can submit an application to a master’s program at any time, with priority given to applications for the upcoming semester. We recommend that applications and all required materials be submitted by July 15 for the fall semester and by November 15 for the spring semester. Meeting these deadlines will ensure that your application is processed in a timely manner.

Applications for the fall semester for the MA/MFA art programs normally are reviewed one time only and all elements of the application must be received by February 15. There are no spring admissions for the Art programs.