Application Dates
- Sunday, February 15, 2026
- This is the priority application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants who apply by this date are eligible to apply for graduate assistantships.
- Contact Program Director Dr. Charles Blake with questions.
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Final application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications received between February 16 and May 25 are reviewed on a space-available, rolling basis as they are received.
- Contact Program Director Dr. Charles Blake with questions.
Program Calendar
2025-2026
Fall 2025
- Students arrive: September 2, 2025
- Last day of classes: December 19, 2025
Spring 2026
- Classes resume: January 12, 2026
- Last day of classes: April 24, 2026
Summer 2026
- Pre-Term break: April 25, 2026 – May 3, 2026
- Classes, internships, research projects: May 4, 2026 - June 25, 2026
- Graduation ceremony: June 26, 2026
*Students must leave their apartments by June 29, 2026
2026-2027
Fall 2026
- Students arrive: September 1, 2026
- Last day of classes: December 18, 2026
Spring 2027
- Classes resume: January 11, 2027
- Last day of classes: April 23, 2027
Summer 2027
- Pre-Term break: April 24, 2027 – May 2, 2027
- Classes, internships, research projects: May 3, 2027 - June 23, 2027
- Graduation ceremony: June 25, 2027
*Students must leave their apartments by June 28, 2027
Department of Political Science
