To start an application today, visit https://apply-psd.uchicago.edu/apply.
Our application deadlines for the in-person program beginning in autumn 2026 are:
Round 1: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Round 2: Thursday, March 26, 2026
There is no priority of admission given to Round 1 versus Round 2 applicants. We recommend non-US citizens apply in Round 1 to allow sufficient time for processing visa documentation. Offers of admission will be sent on a rolling basis via email through the end of May. A fee of $90 is charged for each application submitted.
Our application deadline for the online program are:
January 2026 Start: Thursday, November 6, 2025
June 2026 Start: Thursday, April 30, 2026
All deadlines listed above are inclusive of applications and supplemental materials like letters of recommendation and verified test scores.