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Master of International Affairs Admissions Timeline
- Early August: Fall 2024 application opens!
- Applicants can start filling out the application (and submit when ready).
- Applicants can start filling out the application (and submit when ready).
- August 2023 – January 12, 2024 (and maybe later): Apps Accepted
- Applications and supporting materials are collected, processed, and evaluated for completion.
- Bush School Admissions Office emails applicants status updates on their application, including any missing items and/or when their application is complete/ready for review.
- Applicants are responsible for monitoring the status of their recommendations to ensure all are submitted and received by the Bush School Admissions Office no later than the application deadline.
- December 15, 2023: Priority Funding Application Deadline
Applicants are strongly advised to submit all supporting documents and their application by the priority deadline to ensure their application is complete in time to be considered for all available Bush School funding opportunities.
As the final application deadline approaches, the busier the Bush School Admissions Office gets. Applicants may experience longer response times, which can be frustrating. We value an applicant’s time and want to ensure all documents are accounted for, questions can be answered, and issues can be dealt with before the submission window closes. Aim for the priority deadline if possible.
- January 12, 2024: Final Application Deadline
Applications received after the priority funding deadline, but on or before the final application deadline, will still receive a competitive Bush School Scholarship. However, nomination-based opportunities may no longer be available.
Applications still missing materials after the final deadline will NOT be reviewed or considered for admission. Ensure your application and all materials are submitted no later than this deadline. - January 13 – February 2, 2024: Apps Reviewed
- All completed applications (with all required materials submitted) are reviewed by the MIA Admissions Committee.
- Bush School Admissions Office emails all applicants with an invitation to interview or if their request for admission has been declined.
- February 1 – 29, 2024: Interviews
- Applicants invited to interview are encouraged to attend MIA Interview Conference Weekend scheduled for February 23-24, 2024.
- Alternative interviews via Zoom are scheduled during the entire month of February for those who cannot attend Interview Conference Weekend.
- Early March 2024: Final App Review
- Admissions and Scholarship Committees meet to make final admissions and funding decisions.
- Admissions and Scholarship Committees meet to make final admissions and funding decisions.
- March 15, 2024: Decisions & Scholarship Awards Emailed
- Applicants are notified of admissions decisions and scholarship awards via email no later than March 15. The offer letter, if admitted, will indicate the scholarship amount the Bush School has awarded the applicant.
- Applicants are notified of admissions decisions and scholarship awards via email no later than March 15. The offer letter, if admitted, will indicate the scholarship amount the Bush School has awarded the applicant.
- March 15 – April 15, 2024: Compare Offers
- Applicants weigh their offers of admission and decide on which offer to accept.
- Applicants weigh their offers of admission and decide on which offer to accept.
- April 15, 2023: Deadline to Accept or Decline Admissions Offers
- Applicants accept or decline the Bush School’s offer of admission by following the instructions outlined in their offer letter no later than April 15.
We are a part of the Council of Graduate Schools’ April 15 Resolution. Applicants have until midnight April 15 to accept our financial offer. If we do not hear from the applicant in writing by that date, and we have not approved an extension in writing, then the financial offer will be rescinded at midnight. Applicants are under no obligation to accept our or any other school’s offer prior to April 15, but we would appreciate a notice as soon as an applicant has made their decision so we can redirect funds to other deserving applicants. Applicants may consider later offers of financial support from other schools, but to accept them, the applicant must first notify us and rescind their acceptance of our offer.
