Graduate Program Application Deadlines
Please note, we will continue to accept applications after recommended deadlines as there is space available in the program. If you are applying after a recommended deadline, please check with the admission office at admission@chatham.edu, or 412-365-1825/ 800-837-1290
Physician Assistant Studies
Must apply through the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants – www.caspaonline.org
Application Deadline for Fall 2013 Enrollment:
- October 1, 2012
Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Application Deadline for Fall 2013 Enrollment:
- Early Decision Deadline: September 28, 2012
Applicants for the early decision deadline must have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. They must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA in their prerequisite coursework at the time of their application. - Regular Decision Deadline: December 7, 2012
Early Decision Timeline:
- Complete application must be received no later than September 28, 2012 (you will find the free online application at http://apply.chatham.edu/graduate)
- Interview Day for Early Decision applicants will be on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Please review the application requirements for recommendation letter guidelines. All recommendations must come directly from the recommender in a sealed envelope with the recommender's signature over the seal. Transcripts are required from each institution attended, regardless of whether the coursework appears as transfer credit on another transcript. transcripts must be official and sent directly from the institution's registrar. For any questions regarding the submission of you application or admission requirements, please feel free to contact the Office of Graduate Admission at gradadmission@chatham.edu or 412-365-1825/800-837-1290.
Prerequisites
Although all applicants must satisfactorily complete the following courses in order to be eligible to begin the Chatham University MOT program, completion of all courses is not a requirement for submitting an application. Please note that prerequisite courses must be completed within the past 10 years.
Regular Decision Timeline:
- Complete application must be received no later than December 7, 2012 (you will find the free online application at http://apply.chatham.edu/graduate)
- Interview Day for Early Decision applicants will be on Saturday, February 9, 2012
Physical Therapy (DPT)
(Must apply through Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service – www.ptcas.org)
Application Deadlines for Fall 2014 Enrollment:
- Priority Deadline: September 30, 2013
- Priority Interview Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013 (by invitation)
If the class is not filled, a second interview date will be held in mid-January with a deadline as follows:
MFA in Creative Writing
2013 Application Deadlines:
- Fall Early Decision Deadline: January 15, 2013 (requires 3.5 gpa or higher)
- Recommended/Regular Deadline: April 1, 2013* (Applications completed after January 15 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.)
* All applications received after January 15 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We will continue to accept applications as there is space available in the program. If you are applying after this deadline please check with the admission office at admission@chatham.edu or 412-365-1825/800-837-1290.
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
2013 Application Deadlines:
- Fall: Recommended/Regular Deadline: April 1, 2013
- Spring: Recommended/Regular Deadline: November 1, 2012
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
2013 Application Deadline (Fall Start Only):
- January 15, 2013 (all application materials must be received by this date)**
Master of Sustainability
2013 Application Deadline (Fall Start Only):
- Priority Deadline: January 15, 2013 (all application materials must be received by this date for first consideration of fellowships/assistantships)
International Student Deadlines
International students are advised to submit their completed applications no later than the regular deadlines.
Fall Regular Deadline: April 1, 2013
Spring Regular Deadline: October 1, 2012
It is recommended that international students complete their application by the deadlines shown below to allow sufficient time to schedule visa interviews, if accepted.
Fall Deadline for Completed Application - June 1, 2013
Spring Deadline for Completed Application - November 1, 2012
*Please adhere to the deadlines posted by individual programs.
All Other Programs
Fall Regular/ Recommended Deadline: April 1**
Summer Regular/ Recommended Deadline: March 15
Spring Regular/ Recommended Deadline: November 1
**We will continue to accept applications after the recommended/ regular deadline as there is space available in the program.
