Admissions
We’re excited that you’re considering Medill’s one-year graduate journalism program. This program gives you unique opportunities and experiences and helps prepare you to launch or accelerate your career in media. We’re here to answer any questions you have about the program and the admissions process as well as connect you with current students, alumni and faculty.
We look forward to introducing you to the Medill community and receiving your application.
Application deadlines
The final day we will accept applications for summer quarter specializations is March 31, and the final day we will accept applications for fall quarter specializations is June 1.
Merit-based scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, so we encourage you to get your application in as soon as possible to be considered for merit-based scholarships. We will review all submitted and complete admissions applications by these dates.
Application requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic transcripts
- Admissions interview
- GRE or GMAT test scores
- TOEFL or IELTS test scores (for international applicants)
- Resume
- Essays
- Work samples (optional)
- Recommendations
- Application fee
Learn more about application requirements
Admissions team
We're here to help. Please contact us with any questions you have.