Apply to SIS: Deadlines

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Office of Graduate Admissions
School of International Service (SIS)
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016

Phone: +1 (202)-885-1646
Email: sisgrad@american.edu

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PhD in International Relations

Fall Admission:

Spring Admission:

December 15

N/A


Executive MIS Degree

Fall Admission:

Spring Admission:

July 1 (international applicants)
July 30 (domestic applicants)

November 1


Master's Degrees

Fall Admission:

Spring Admission:

January 15

September 15 (international applicants)
October 1 (domestic applicants)

Please note: International Relations Online follows a different admissions timetable. Click here for more details.
Please note: the following programs only accept applications for Fall admission:

  • Comparative and International Disability Policy
  • Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

Graduate Certificate Programs

Fall Admission:

Spring Admission:

June 1

November 1


BA/MA Program (Current AU Students)

Fall Admission:

Spring Admission:

March 1, 2013 (for Fall 2013)

November 15, 2012 (for Spring 2013)

Following these deadlines, applications are reviewed on a space-available basis until the close of each cycle. PhD applications must be complete and received by our office by or on December 15.

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