MSIM Application Process
Application Timeline for Full-Time MSIM Program
The admissions process opens annually on September 1. The 2019 process will have three rounds of review, based on three application deadlines.
| Early Decision | Priority | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline |
Nov. 15, 2018, |
Jan. 15, 2019, 11:59 p.m. (PST) |
April 15, 2019, 11:59 p.m. (PDT) |
| Decisions conveyed | Early January | Early March | Mid-May |
| Visit events | Early to mid-February |
Early to mid-April |
Upon request |
| Reply deadline | April 15, 2019 | April 15, 2019 | July 1, 2019 |
| Eligibility | All applicants | All applicants | U.S. citizens and permanent residents |
Application deadlines and Deadline Policy
Round 1: The early decision deadline is Nov. 15, 2018. During this round of review, the admissions committee will only consider complete applications. Admissions decisions for this group will be conveyed in early January. Incomplete applications and those not selected for admission during this round will be saved and considered in the next round.
Round 2: The priority deadline is Jan. 15, 2019. During this round of review, the admissions committee will give priority to complete applications, but may consider applications with late materials. Admissions decisions for this group will be conveyed in early March.
Round 3: The final deadline is April 15, 2019. During this round of review, the admissions committee will give priority to complete applications, but may consider applications with late materials. Admissions decisions for this group will be conveyed in mid-May. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply during this round.
Deadline policy: For the 2019 Full-Time MSIM admissions process, application review and admissions decisions will be made in three rounds. For each round, the MyGrad application and all application materials, including recommendations, should be submitted by the stated deadline. Review and/or consideration of incomplete applications or late materials is at the discretion of the MSIM admissions committee.
Application Timeline for Mid-Career MSIM Program
The admissions process opens annually on Sept. 1. The 2019 process will have six rounds of review, based on six application deadlines.
| Application period | Deadline | Decision notification | Response date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sept. 1 - Nov. 1 | Nov. 1 | Nov. 9 | Dec. 15 |
| Round 2 | Nov. 2 - Jan. 1 | Jan. 1 | Jan. 11 | Feb. 15 |
| Round 3 | Jan. 2 - March 1 | March 1 | March 11 | April 15 |
| Round 4 | March 2 - May 1 | May 1 | May 10 | June 15 |
| Round 5 | May 2 - July 1 | July 1 | July 10 | Aug. 15 |
| Round 6 | July 2 - Aug. 15 | Aug. 15 | Aug. 23 | Sept. 6 |
Admissions Process and Deadline Policy
For the 2019 application cycle, the Mid-Career MSIM program will have a modified rolling admissions process. Applications will be reviewed and decisions made in six rounds, according to the grid above. The following basic guidelines will be observed:
- All applications submitted during the application period will be reviewed after the stated deadline.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit all materials by the deadline.
- Incomplete applications will still be reviewed and considered for admission.
- In the case of an incomplete application, the MSIM admissions committee may hold the application until all materials have been received. (Applications may be moved from one round to another if no decision has been issued.)
- Some applicants may be contacted directly for additional information.
- Admitted applicants will be asked to respond to the offer of admission by the reply deadline. If no response is received, their spot in the program may be given to another applicant.
Deadline Policy
Since the admissions committee will be using a modified rolling admissions process, there is no deadline "policy." Applications will be reviewed and decisions made according to the timeline listed above. The admissions committee will give preference to complete applications, but reserves the right to consider incomplete applications. As indicated in the timeline, Aug. 15 is the final deadline.