Application Deadlines

The Robert H. Smith School of Business Ph.D. Program offers admission for the fall semester only. We do not offer admission in the spring semester. The application deadlines are as follows:

January 2 Final deadline for all international applicants seeking admission under F1 (Student) or J1 (Exchange Visitor) visas.
Final deadline for all students wishing to be considered for financial aid awards.
May 1 Final deadline for all U.S. citizens and permanent residents not wishing consideration for financial aid.
Final deadline for applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants and U.S. citizens with foreign credentials not wishing consideration for financial aid.


We strongly encourage all applicants to submit completed application materials by the January 2nd deadline. We begin reviewing applications immediately following the January 2nd deadline and spaces are limited and fill up very quickly.