How to Apply

How to Apply

Graduate degree programs require a bachelor's degree in progress or completed. Answer a few questions below to find your application.

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Apply to Nursing

Nursing Application for Apply to Nursing

The MSU College of Nursing manages its own admissions process outside the Graduate School portal on a separate schedule.

Apply to Physician Assistant Studies

CASPA Application for Apply to Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Studies manages its own admissions process outside the Graduate School portal on a separate schedule.

Spring 2027

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Spring 2027 application deadlines

Program	Domestic	International
Graduate Degree Program, On Campus	Opens Dec 2, 2025 Deadline Dec 1, 2026 Starkville or Meridian Campus	Opens Oct 2, 2025 Deadline Oct 1, 2026 Starkville Campus
Graduate Degree Program, Online	Opens Dec 2, 2025 Deadline Dec 1, 2026	Opens Dec 2, 2025 Deadline Dec 1, 2026
Unclassified (non-degree), On Campus	Applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. CST before the first day of class. See the University Calendar for class dates. * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.	Opens Oct 2, 2025 Deadline Oct 1, 2026 Starkville Campus
Unclassified (non-degree), Online	Applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. CST before the first day of class. See the University Calendar for class dates. * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.	Applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. CST before the first day of class. See the University Calendar for class dates. * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.

Summer 2027

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Summer 2027 application deadlines

Program	Domestic	International
Graduate Degree Program, On Campus	Opens May 16, 2026 Deadline May 15, 2027 Starkville or Meridian Campus	Opens Mar 2, 2026 Deadline Mar 1, 2027 Starkville or Meridian Campus
Graduate Degree Program, Online	Opens May 16, 2026 Deadline May 15, 2027	Opens May 16, 2026 Deadline May 15, 2027
Unclassified (non-degree), On Campus	Applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. CST before the first day of class. See the University Calendar for class dates. * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.	Opens Mar 2, 2026 Deadline Mar 1, 2027 Starkville or Meridian Campus
Unclassified (non-degree), Online	Applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. CST before the first day of class. See the University Calendar for class dates. * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.	Applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. CST before the first day of class. See the University Calendar for class dates. * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.

Fall 2027

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Fall 2027 application deadlines

Program	Domestic	International
Graduate Degree Program, On Campus	Opens Aug 2, 2026 Deadline Aug 1, 2027 Starkville or Meridian Campus	Opens May 2, 2026 Deadline May 1, 2027 Starkville Campus
Graduate Degree Program, Online	Opens Aug 2, 2026 Deadline Aug 1, 2027	Opens Aug 2, 2026 Deadline Aug 1, 2027
Unclassified (non-degree), On Campus	Applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. CST before the first day of class. See the University Calendar for class dates. * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.	Opens May 2, 2026 Deadline May 1, 2027 Starkville Campus
Unclassified (non-degree), Online	Applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. CST before the first day of class. See the University Calendar for class dates. * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.	Applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. CST before the first day of class. See the University Calendar for class dates. * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.

Spring 2028

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Spring 2028 application deadlines

Program	Domestic	International
Graduate Degree Program, On Campus	Opens Dec 2, 2026 Deadline Dec 1, 2027 Starkville or Meridian Campus	Opens Oct 2, 2026 Deadline Oct 1, 2027 Starkville Campus
Graduate Degree Program, Online	Opens Dec 2, 2026 Deadline Dec 1, 2027	Opens Dec 2, 2026 Deadline Dec 1, 2027
Unclassified (non-degree), On Campus	Opens Dec 2, 2026 * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.	Opens Oct 2, 2026 Deadline Oct 1, 2027 Starkville Campus
Unclassified (non-degree), Online	Opens Dec 2, 2026 * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.	Opens Dec 2, 2026 * Use this application if you are applying for 3P Nursing.

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Application Process

The application process has six stages. Watch the videos below or tap any step to learn more.

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Process Overview

Step 1

Apply

Submit your materials through the online portal by your program's deadline.

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Step 2

Review

Your program's admissions committee evaluates your application.

Step 3

Decision

Your program notifies you of the admission decision.

Review Admission Decision

Step 4

Respond

If admitted, accept or decline the offer by your program's deadline.

Accept or Decline Your Offer

Step 5

Verify

Submit your materials through the online portal by your program's deadline.

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Step 6

Enroll

Once verified, you're cleared to register for courses in your program.

Registration Instructions

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