M.A. in Political Science | Dates and Deadlines

Application Dates
- Monday, May 23, 2022
- Final application deadline for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applications received between February 16 and May 23 are reviewed on a space-available, rolling basis as they are received.
- Contact Program Executive Director Dr. Charles Blake with questions.
Academic Calendar
2021-2022
Fall 2021
- Students arrive: August 31, 2021
- Classes: September 6, 2021 - December 17, 2021
- Fall break: October 23, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Spring 2022
- Classes: January 10, 2022 - April 24, 2022
- Spring break: February 21, 2022 - February 27, 2022 (TBC)
Summer 2022
- Pre-Term break: April 25, 2022 – May 1, 2022
- Classes, internships, research projects: May 2, 2022 - June 22, 2022
- Graduation ceremony: June 23, 2022
*Students should leave their apartments by June 27, 2022
2022-2023
Fall 2022
- Students arrive: August 30, 2022
- Classes: September 5, 2022 - December 16, 2022
- Fall break: October 22, 2022 - October 30, 2022
Spring 2023
- Classes: January 9, 2023 - April 21, 2023
- Spring break: February 18, 2023 - February 26, 2023 (TBC)
Summer 2023
- Pre-Term break: April 22, 2023 – April 30, 2023
- Classes, internships, research projects: May 2, 2023 - June 22, 2023
- Graduation ceremony: June 23, 2023
*Students should leave their apartments by June 26, 2023