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You can find a list of available programs on our Program Finder. The Program Finder allows you to search by degree type (ex. Master's, Doctorate, etc.), as well as by program name and interest area.

• Please feel free to contact the Office of Graduate Admission at cua-gradadmissions@cua.edu or 202-319-5057.
• If you are an international student, please contact the International Admission Team at cua-international@cua.edu. 

A list of available online programs can be found on our online programs page.

You may start your application in our .

Once you submit your application, you will check its status in the application portal. 

Many programs do not require an application fee. For more information, please contact our Graduate Admission Office at cua-gradadmissions@cua.edu.

• For master's degree programs, the deadlines are as follow:
  • Domestic Students: 
    • August 15 for fall term 
    • December 15 for spring term 
    • April 1 for summer term
  • International Students: 
    • July 1 for fall term 
    • November 1 for spring term
    • April 1 for summer term
  • Please note: While these are general application deadlines, please refer to your program’s admission page for specific deadlines. 
• Ph.D. Candidates: Please refer to your program admission page for the deadline.

In order for a transcript to be considered official, it must be sent to us directly from the previous institution. Please have the official transcript sent to em-operations@cua.edu or via mail at: 

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Enrollment Operations Office 
620 Michigan Avenue NE
Washington DC 20064

Please note: Unofficial copies of transcripts may be accepted for an initial review of your application. You will have until the end of your first registered semester to have the official transcript(s) submitted to us. 

Please find a list of acceptable tests and score requirements on our English Proficiency page.

For English proficiency test scores, please make sure the verification link is present on the document you upload. 

When you apply, please select the certificate for your program of interest.

Yes! When you apply, please select “Non-degree seeking” as your application type.

• Additional documents outside of the required items can be uploaded in the “Activities” section of the application. They may also be sent directly to em-operations@cua.edu. Please make sure to include your application number in your email.
• If a letter of recommendation is not an admission requirement for your intended program of study, you may have your recommender send it directly to em-operations@cua.edu for upload. 

When you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with your application number in the subject line.

To see your application status, log into . If additional items are still needed, a checklist will appear in your portal, noting the outstanding requirements. Please note, transcripts will appear as ‘not received’ until an official copy is submitted. 

Most master’s programs do not require GRE test scores for admission. Please be sure to check the admission tab on each program webpage.

• For domestic students, please refer to our .
• For departmental assistantship opportunities, students may reach out to their intended department for additional information. These are limited and subject to availability.
• For international students, please contact the International Admission team at cua-international@cua.edu.

Applicants may defer up to one (1) academic year from their original start term. Please contact cua-gradadmissions@cua.edu with your deferral request. 

Please visit our  for the current tuition rate for your intended program of study.

Transferable credits are determined internally by the individual departments. Please reach out to your intended program for additional information.

On a program page, hover over the “�㽶��Ƶ” tab on the top menu bar and click ‘Contact Us’ to view contact information. 

• You will receive an email informing you a decision on your application has been made. To see your decision letter, this will be posted in your .

You must hold, or expect to hold before enrollment, a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or its international equivalent) from a recognized college or university. In addition, if you are an international student, you must meet the university’s minimum requirements for English proficiency.