Admissions Timeline
The Brown School accepts one cohort each year for admission for the fall semester only. Both Master’s and Doctoral program applications open annually on September 1.
Master’s Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a modified rolling basis; however, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
- December 1 – Early Review Deadline: Applications completed by this date will receive first consideration for admission and scholarship. Early review decisions will be released no later than February 1.
- March 1 – Priority Review Deadline & Final Deadline for International Applicants: Applications completed by this date will receive priority consideration for admission and scholarship. This is also the final deadline for international applicants. Decisions are released within 4 – 8 weeks of application completion.
- After March 1 – Applications from domestic applicants only will be considered on a space-available basis until the final deadline of June 1.
- WashU 3-2 applicants: Applications should be submitted early in the spring semester of junior year, between January 1 and March 1.
Admission Offer Response: Admitted students must respond to their offer of admission by May 1 (or within 2 weeks if admitted in late April or after).
A non-refundable $200 tuition deposit is required to accept admission and confirm intent to enroll.
Some scholarship offers may require accelerated responses from candidates.
International students must be prepared to immediately submit the WashU Affidavit of Financial Support to complete their intent to enroll.
Doctoral Application Deadlines
December 1 – Doctoral program applications must be fully complete by this date, including all required materials and letters of recommendation. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Admission decisions will be released by early March.
Admission Offer Response: Admitted students must respond to their offer of admission no later than April 15.
Federal Student Loan & FAFSA Deadlines
Domestic students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or eligible non-U.S. citizens wishing to be considered for Federal Financial Aid (work-study and student loans) should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate academic year as soon as it is available.
- Students will need their most recent tax return, Federal Student Aid ID, and WashU’s school code of 002520.
- Graduate students file as independents and no parent application is needed.
Once a student’s FAFSA has been processed and a student has confirmed their intent to enroll, the Brown School Office of Student Financial Services will provide a financial aid package, which will include loans and any federal work-study. Please note: Your FAFSA results will NOT impact your Brown School Scholarship award. Find additional information about the federal financial aid process here.