The School of Public Affairs' Graduate Admissions Review Committee reviews master's and graduate certificate applications on a rolling basis throughout the year for fall and spring entry terms. Applications continue to be accepted beyond the priority deadlines on a space-available basis until approximately four weeks before classes begin for each term. Domestic and international master's applicants seeking the full range of merit award opportunities at SPA are always encouraged to meet the priority merit aid deadlines. PhD applications are reviewed only once per year for the fall entry term. The January application deadline is firm; therefore, PhD applicants are advised to apply early to ensure that the SPA Office of Graduate Admissions receives all materials before the stated deadline.