Deadlines
2024-2025 MSJ Deadlines
Application for Fall 2024 will remain open unil May 31. All applicants must have their application, with all accompanying application materials (i.e., letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) submitted by May 31.
Application for Fall 2025 will go live on August 1, 2024.
Program | Round 1 MSJ | Round 2 MSJ | Round 3 MSJ |
Application Deadline | December 4, 2023 | January 19, 2024 | April 1, 2024 |
Last Day to Interview | December 15, 2023 | February 16, 2024 | April 12, 2024 |
Decision Notification | February 9, 2024 | March 28, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
The application review process is the same for all three Rounds, and all admitted students will be considered for merit-based scholarships regardless of the Round they choose.
Each deadline has a corresponding decision notification date. Decisions are not released on a rolling basis; instead, applicants who have submitted completed applications by the deadline can expect a decision by the notification date below. A completed application means that all your transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, application fee and required essays have been received by our office and included with your application. Applicants can view whether their application is complete by checking their application portal. Applications that are submitted but missing required elements, such as a letter of recommendation or missing transcript, will not be reviewed until all materials have been received. As a result, applications that are incomplete are not guaranteed a decision by their corresponding notification date.
Applicants must choose ONE journalism specialization on their admissions application. All specializations start in the fall quarter, September 2024.
MSJ Specializations | |
Health, Environment and Science | Politics, Policy and Foreign Affairs |
Magazine | Social Justice and Solutions Journalism |
Media Innovation and Content Strategy | Sports Media |
Medill Investigative Lab Chicago | Video and Broadcast |
Medill Investigative Lab D.C. |
Visit our application requirements page to learn about the items that are needed when you apply.
If you have any questions, please contact our admissions team.