SPP offers rolling admissions beginning October 1.

Late applications will be considered on the basis of program space. Please contact @email or @email if considering applying after the April 15 deadline.

To learn more about specific program requirements, please visit specific program pages.

All programs are open to full- and part-time students.

Application Deadlines:

For more details on application deadlines and requirements, please visit specific program pages.

In Person* and Hybrid** Programs

Programs of Study Start Date Priority Admission Deadline Regular Admission Deadline
MS DACSS** Summer/Fall February 15 April 15
4+1 MS DACSS** Summer/Fall February 15 April 15
MPA* Summer March 15 April 15
4+1 MPA* Summer March 15 April 15
MPPA* Fall March 15 April 15

MS DACSS in-person/hybrid applicants are able to choose whether they will begin their course with summer online courses or in-person in the fall. MPA applicants begin the program with summer online courses before starting in-person in the fall.

Online Programs

Programs of Study Start Date Priority Admission Deadline Regular Admission Deadline
MS DACSS Summer N/A April 15
MS DACSS Fall N/A April 15
MS DACSS Spring N/A December 1
DACSS Graduate Certificate Any Term N/A Register Through UWW


Dual Degree Programs

Programs of Study Start Date Priority Admission Deadline Regular Admission Deadline
MPPA/Master of Business Administration Fall N/A February 1
MPPA/Master of Public Health Fall N/A February 1
MPPA/Master of Regional Planning Fall N/A February 1
MPPA/Master of Higher Education Fall N/A December 1

The GRE is not required for the MS in DACSS, the MPA, the MPPA, the dual MPPA/master of education in higher education, or the dual MPPA/master of public health. It is required for the dual MPPA/master of business administration and dual MPPA/master of regional planning.

Late applications will be considered on the basis of program space. Please contact @email or @email if considering applying after the April 15 deadline.

International applicants can find detailed information on the Graduate School website.