Each graduate program within the School of Education has its own admission requirements. Individuals interested in applying should review the application checklist for their intended program, available in the Academic Programs section.
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Dates & Deadlines
Individual academic programs may nominate select applicants for Graduate School fellowships. Additional sources of funding are available for applicants who submit the scholarship application by the deadline.
- Ph.D. in Education (all strands)
- Fall 2027 Application Open: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Fall 2027 Application Deadline: December 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM
- Ph.D. in School Psychology
- Fall 2027 Application Open: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Fall 2027 Application Deadline: December 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (K-12 Leadership concentration)
- Fall 2027 Application Open: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Fall 2027 Application Deadline: December 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (online Organizational Learning and Leadership concentration)
- Fall 2026 Application Deadline: July 7, 2026
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Summer 2027 Application Open: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Summer 2027 Application Priority Deadline: January 19, 2027
- Summer 2027 Application Final Deadline: March 9, 2027, at 11:59 PM
- Applicants are encouraged to submit applications by the priority deadline for increased scholarship consideration.
- Master of Arts in Education Innovation, Technology, & Entrepreneurship (MEITE)
- Spring 2027 Application Open: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Spring 2027 Application Deadline: October 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM
- Fall 2027 Application Open: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Fall 2027 Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 8, 2027, at 11:59 PM
- Master of Education in School Counseling
- Summer 2027 Application Open: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Summer 2027 Application Deadline: January 12, 2027, at 11:59 PM
- Master of School Administration
- Summer 2027 Application Open: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Summer 2027 Principal Fellows Deadline: March 2, 2027
- Summer 2027 Application Final Deadline: March 9, 2027, at 11:59 PM
Complete Your Application
Before starting an application via ApplyNow, be sure to review the “How to Apply” section for your intended program on its Academic Programs page. Each program outlines specific steps to guide you through the process.
Please keep the following in mind:
- Deadlines are firm. There are no exceptions to the deadlines.
- All application materials, including letters of recommendation and official test scores (if required), must be submitted by the application deadline.
- Test scores, if required, must be matched to the application by the application deadline. The application must be submitted before the matching process can begin. Matching scores can take up to two weeks.
- All materials must be submitted electronically.
- Application fee waivers are available only to ten groups of applicants. We do not offer waivers outside of these groups. If none of these groups applies to you, you must pay the application fee to complete your application. If you have questions, please contact clamber@unc.edu.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Have Questions?
Questions about programs and admissions Please contact the program directly. For general information about our programs and the School, we invite you to attend an upcoming event. Questions about the admissions process or the online application? Questions related to financial aid
Please contact the Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Dr. Lambert, at clamber@unc.edu.
Please contact the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.