Application Deadlines

Degree	Application Deadline
On Campus Doctoral Degrees (PhD & EdD)	December 1 Fall
Online Doctor of Education (EdD)	April 15 Fall
Doctoral Degree in Educational Administration & Leadership Superintendent Endorsement On-Campus Superintendent Endorsement Off Campus Location: Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, IL Certificate of Advanced Study Off Campus Location: Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, IL	April 1 Summer and Fall October 15 Spring Will accept applications after deadline based on remaining cohort space.
On-Campus Master’s Degree Curriculum and Instruction (non licensure)	October 15 Spring February 1 Fall
On-Campus Master’s Degree Education Policy, Organization and Leadership Note: Higher Education (Higher Ed) admits for the fall term only	October 15 Spring December 1 Fall and Summer
On-Campus Master’s Degree Educational Psychology QUERIES MS Educational Psychology Mental Health Counseling MS	December 1 Fall
On-Campus Master’s Degree Special Education Note: The next cohort for LBSII will begin Summer 2022. Applications will be accepted for review beginning August 2021.	April 1 Fall and Summer May 15 Summer (LBSII only)
On-Campus Master’s Degree plus Licensure in Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Secondary Education	February 1 Fall (all programs) October 1 Spring (Secondary Education only)
On-Campus and Off-Campus Master’s Degree in Educational Administration & Leadership Principal Preparation Certificate of Advanced Study For off-campus, you will select a meeting location between Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, IL or the Illini Center in Chicago, IL.	April 1 Summer and Fall Will accept applications after deadline based on remaining cohort space.
Online Master’s Degree	July 15 Fall Term A September 15 Fall Term B December 1 Spring Term A February 15 Spring Term B April 15 Summer Term A May 15 Summer Term B

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