The deadline for applications is May 1. Applications received after this date will be considered if there are still seats available in the fall class. Processing of the application can thereby begin, although a final determination on admission cannot be made until the application is complete. The program accepts part-time students. However, students must have a work schedule flexible enough to accommodate classes and the time needed to report stories.
Many classes are available in the evening.
The Graduate School of Arts and Science charges tuition on a per-point basis. The Graduate School of Arts and Science makes available several loan programs for students. The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication awards graduate assistantships and fellowships to approximately 15 students each year. Awards are made solely on the basis of merit. International students are eligible to compete for graduate assistantships and fellowships.