Graduate Application Deadlines
Three graduate programs are offered with deadlines for fall semester admittance and two for the spring and summer. Meeting the early application deadline ensures you will receive your admission decision early and have the $50 application fee waived. To confirm your place be sure to apply by the final application deadline.
Fall Graduate Deadlines
| Fall Priority Application Deadline | June 1 |
| Fall Final Application Deadline | July 15 |
Spring Graduate Application Deadlines
| Spring Priority Deadline | October 1 |
| Spring Final Application Deadline | November 15 |
Summer Graduate Application Deadlines*
| Summer Priority Deadline | March 1 |
| Summer Final Application Deadline | April 15 |
* The following programs do not offer summer admission: MSDMA, MSLC, ABA/ABA Cert, EDIN, and DLHE.
Graduate Application Checklist
| Online application | Use our application. |
| Essay | Describe your background and interests and explain why you wish to pursue the degree you are applying for and what you hope to accomplish in this degree program. (Up to 500 words) |
| Official transcripts** | Please send transcripts after submitting your application. Order these from your previous institution. (Schools can send transcripts to seu.admit@stedwards.edu or St. Edward's University, Office of Admission, 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704.) |
| Resume | Provide a professional and detailed work history |
**For students who received instruction in a language other than English, TOEFL or IELTS exam scores, and transcripts submitted through a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service — such as AACRAO, Foreign Credentials Service of America or WES (World Education Services, Inc.) — are required.