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Choose a program from the list below for application requirements and deadlines. Information
for integrated programs can be found on the
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(Last Updated: April 20, 2026)
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Argyros College of Business and Economics
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
Executive MBA
Fall 2026 start
Early Action Deadline: February 1, 2026
Priority Deadline: April 15, 2026
Regular Deadline: July 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Flexible MBA
Fall 2026 start
Early Action Deadline: February 1, 2026
Priority Deadline: April 15, 2026
Regular Deadline: June 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Full-Time MBA
Fall 2026 start
Early Action Deadline: October 1, 2025
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Regular Deadline: June 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MBA/JD
Fall 2026 start
Regular Deadline: April 15, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MBA/MS in Food Science
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Regular Deadline: May 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing
Fall 2026 start
Regular Deadline: November 15, 2025
Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis as space
is available.
MS in Accounting
Fall 2026 start
Early Action Deadline: November 1, 2025
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Regular Deadline: May 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MS in Behavioral and Computational Economics
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Regular Deadline: May 31, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MS in Finance
Fall 2026 start
Early Action Deadline: October 1, 2025
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Regular Deadline: June 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
International students in need of an F-1 visa are currently not eligible for admission
into the MS in Finance program. International students will not be able to submit
an application for this program at this time. Please contact
melissal@chapman.edu
if you have any questions.
MS in Real Estate
Fall 2026 start
Early Action Deadline: October 1, 2025
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Regular Deadline: June 15, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MS in Business Analytics
Fall 2026 start
Early Action Deadline: February 1, 2026
Priority Deadline: April 15, 2026
Regular Deadline: July 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
International students in need of an F-1 visa are currently not eligible for admission
into the MS in Business Analytics program. International students will not be able
to submit an application for this program at this time. Please contact
melissal@chapman.edu
if you have any questions.
Integrated MBA
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
For Fall 2027 Term of Entry
Regular Deadline: May 1, 2026
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
Integrated MS in Accounting
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
For Fall 2027 Term of Entry
Regular Deadline: May 1, 2026
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
Integrated MS in Behavioral and Computational Economics
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
Attallah College of Educational Studies
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
Ed.S. in School Psychology
Summer 2026 start
January 20, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MA in School Counseling
Summer 2026 start
January 20, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MA in Special Education and Education Specialist Credentials
Summer 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 2, 2026
Regular Deadline: March 13, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline.
MA in Teaching Elementary Education and Multiple Subject Credential
Summer 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 2, 2026
Regular Deadline: March 13, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline.
MA in Teaching Secondary Education and Single Subject Credential
Summer 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 2, 2026
Regular Deadline: March 13, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline.
Ph.D. in Education
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025
Regular Deadline: February 2, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Integrated MA in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI)
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
For Summer 2028 Term of Entry
Regular Deadline: March 31, 2026
Current Chapman students should apply to this program by January of their sophomore
year.
College of Performing Arts
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
MM in Keyboard Collaborative Arts
Fall 2026 start
Rolling Admissions
Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Summer 2027 start
To be announced
Fall 2027 start
To be announced
Please note our office cannot review an application until it is verified by PTCAS.
The earlier you submit your application, the earlier your application will be considered
for our limited number of spots.
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: January 15, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MMS in Physician Assistant Studies
Spring 2027 start
To be announced
The program must receive a verified CASPA application. Applications verified after
our deadline will not be accepted.
MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Fall 2026 start
Regular Deadline: January 15, 2026
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Fall 2026 start
Regular Deadline: July 31, 2026
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
As of January 2022, this program has closed and we are
not
accepting applications to this program.
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
MA in Film and Media Studies
Fall 2026 start
Application Closed
MFA in Film and Television Producing
Fall 2026 start
Application Closed
MFA in Film and Television Producing/JD
Fall 2026 start
Application Closed
MFA in Film and Television Producing/MBA
Fall 2026 start
Application Closed
MFA in Film Production
Fall 2026 start
Application Closed
MFA in Production Design
Fall 2026 start
Application Closed
MFA in Screenwriting
Fall 2026 start
Application Closed
MFA in Sound Design
Fall 2026 start
Application Closed
MFA in Writing and Producing for Television
Fall 2026 start
Application Closed
Integrated MA in Film and Media Studies
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
For Fall 2027 Term of Entry
Application Closed
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
Fowler School of Engineering
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Fall 2026 start
Regular Deadline: January 15, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Integrated MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
For Fall 2027 Term of Entry
Regular Deadline: January 15, 2026
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
Schmid College of Science and Technology
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
Doctor of Science in Mathematics, Philosophy and Physics
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: January 15, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MS in Computational and Data Sciences
Fall 2026 start
Regular Deadline: March 15, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MS in Food Science
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Regular Deadline: May 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
MS in Food Science/MBA
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Regular Deadline: May 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Ph.D. in Computational and Data Sciences
Fall 2026 start
Early Decision Deadline: December 1, 2025
Regular Deadline: January 15, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Integrated MS in Food Science
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
Integrated MS in Computational and Data Sciences
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
For Fall 2027 Term of Entry
Regular Deadline: April 30, 2026
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
School of Communication
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
MS in Strategic Communication
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: January 15, 2026
Regular Deadline: March 15, 2026
Ph.D. in Communication
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: January 15, 2026
Regular Deadline: March 15, 2026
Integrated MS in Strategic Communication
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
School of Pharmacy
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
Doctor of Pharmacy
Fall 2026 start
Regular Deadline: March 1, 2026
Extended Deadline: June 1, 2026
Special Code Deadline: Mid-July 2026
This program reviews applications on a rolling basis.
MS in Regulatory Affairs
Fall 2026 start
Regular Deadline: July 31, 2026
MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fall 2026 start
Early Decision Deadline: June 1, 2026
Regular Deadline: June 30, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fall 2026 start
Regular Deadline: December 15, 2025
Applications completed after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Integrated MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Application Deadlines
Program
Deadline to Apply
MA in English
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Dual MA in English / MFA in Creative Writing
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
MA in International Studies
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
MFA in Creative Writing
Fall 2026 start
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Integrated MA in English
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
Integrated MA in International Studies
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
Integrated MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society
This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.
Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of
their junior year.
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