Deadlines
2022-2023 MSJ Deadlines
Program | Round 1 MSJ | Round 2 MSJ | Round 3 MSJ |
Application Deadline | November 4, 2022 | January 6, 2023 | February 17, 2023 |
Decision Notification | February 10, 2023 | March 3, 2023 | April 14, 2023 |
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.
Late applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis once all the application materials have been received in our office.
Applicants must choose ONE journalism specialization on their admissions application. The selected specialization will determine when you start the MSJ program (summer or fall). It is important to select a specialization that matches your desired quarter of entry.
Summer Quarter (June 2023) | Fall Quarter (September 2023) |
Business, Economics and Money | Magazine |
Health, Environment and Science | Social Justice and Solutions Journalism |
Media Innovation and Content Strategy | Sports Media |
Medill Investigative Lab (Chicago and D.C.) | Video and Broadcast |
Medill Investigative Program (Chicago) | |
Politics, Policy and Foreign Affairs |
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.