ESE Admissions Deadlines
When and how to apply to the ESE program
The ESE program conducts a holistic review of all applications on a rolling basis throughout the year and admits students for each term: Fall (August), Winter (January), and Spring/Summer (May). Submitting your application by the deadlines below will determine your eligibility for scholarships and the timeline of admission decisions. Applicants will receive an admissions decision within 6-8 weeks of the posted deadline.
Students are encouraged to review and consider each deadline carefully to ensure they have adequate time to prepare a complete application: if an application is incomplete by the extended consideration deadline, the applicant must re-apply for a future term and pay that application fee.
International students are highly encouraged to apply for the early decision deadline, as it may require extra time to collect the necessary documentation for visa paperwork after admissions.
We have several application deadlines for each term. Review and consider each deadline carefully to ensure you have adequate time to prepare and submit a complete application.
All application submissions are final, unamendable, and application fees are non-refundable.
ESE deadline overview for each applicant type
Domestic and U.S. Permanent Resident on-campus, domestic distance learning, and international distance learning applicants
Fall application deadlines
The U-M Fall semester begins in late August and concludes in late December
- Early deadline: December 15
- International on-campus applicants are highly encouraged to apply by this deadline
- Regular deadline: January 15
- Extended deadline: March 15
- March 15 is the final deadline for international on-campus applicants to apply to be admitted for the fall semester.
Winter application deadlines
The U-M Winter semester begins in early January and concludes in late April
- Early deadline: August 15
- Regular deadline: September 15
- Extended deadline: December 15
- December 15 this is the final deadline to apply to be admitted for the winter semester
Spring/Summer application deadlines
The U-M Spring/Summer semester begins in early may and concludes in late August
- Early deadline: February 15
- Regular deadline: March 15
- Extended deadline: April 15
- April 15 is the final deadline to apply to be admitted for the Spring/Summer semester
If you are planning to be a full-time student please apply to Fall or Winter semester. Spring/Summer has limited course offerings
International on-campus applicants
Fall application deadlines
The U-M Fall semester begins in late August and concludes in late December
- Early deadline: December 15
- International on-campus applicants are highly encouraged to apply by this deadline
- Regular deadline: January 15
- Extended deadline: March 15
- March 15 is the final deadline for international on-campus applicants to apply to be admitted for the fall semester.
Winter application deadlines
The U-M Winter semester begins in early January and concludes in late April
- Early deadline: August 15
- Regular deadline: September 15
- Extended deadline: December 15
- December 15 this is the final deadline to apply to be admitted for the winter semester
There are no Spring/Summer (May) application deadlines for international students looking to be on campus this semester as there are only online classes. Please apply for either the Fall or Winter semesters.
General Motors Technical Education Program (GM TEP) applicants
General Motors Technical Education program is only for approved and sponsored General Motors employees. Students in the GM TEP program have a different application process and deadlines can be found here: Deadlines and Instructions for GM TEP Applicants