Students seeking admission should apply for the fall deadline. The Doctoral Program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business does not offer formal spring admission. Students seeking admission should apply for the fall deadline. All applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications by the February 1st deadline, as this is the priority deadline for consideration for all financial aid awards. We begin reviewing applications immediately following the February 1st deadline.
Spaces are limited and fill up very quickly.
All students accepted into the Program are eligible to apply for financial aid. GA work assignments include research assistance, grading, conducting discussion sections, and offering undergraduate classes under faculty supervision. All GA appointments carry UM employee health benefits. Step I Graduate student in good standing who lacks previous teaching or research experience. Step III Graduate student in good standing who has been formally advanced to candidacy for the doctoral degree.