Master's Program Admissions

The Biden School of Public Policy & Administration has a long and proud tradition of caring deeply about the individual success of all included in the Biden School community—​especially our students!

Here are some important dates to keep in mind as you explore our graduate programs and work on your application:

• January 15 Priority deadline for applications for on-campus fall semester applications
• July 1 Final deadline for on-campus fall semester applications (On-campus MPA, online MPA, and M.S. DISA accept​ applications on a rolling basis and priority deadlines are listed below)
• December 1 Deadline for spring semester on-campus program applications (only certain programs accept spring applicants, On-campus and Online MPA accepts applications on a rolling basis and priority deadlines are listed below)

MPA On-Campus Rolling Admission Priority Deadlines

FALL:

• January 15 - Priority consideration for departmental funding
• August 15 - Deadline to apply

SPRING:

• ​December 15 - Priority consideration to apply

Applications are accepted on a “rolling" basis upon completion and submission to the Graduate College.

Online​ MPA Rolling Admission Priority Deadlines​

• January 15​ Priority deadline for spring semester Online MPA applications
• May 15 Priority deadline for summer semester Online MPA applications
• August 15 Deadline for Online MPA fall semester applications

Applications are accepted on a “rolling" basis upon completion and submission to the Graduate College.

M.S. Disaster Science and Management Rolling Admission Deadlines

• January 15 - Priority consideration for departmental funding
• August 1 - Deadline to apply

Please visit these pages to get details about the application and admissions processes. If you have additional questions, email us at bidenschool@udel.edu and we will respond as soon as possible to help!

• Apply Now​
• Application Materials and Deadlines
  
• Admission Criteria
• FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
• International Students
• Visit the Biden School
  

Explore our campus through the University of Delaware virtual campus tour video. Youll get a feel for our campus space, academic buildings, student centers and other facilities.​

We are hosting virtual visit days for each of the graduate programs, with sessions tailored to students interested in that particular program.

Find an upcoming virtual visit date:​ Biden School Events​

If you would like to set up a one-on-one Zoom meeting, please email bidenschool@udel.edu.