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View All ProgramsThere’s forward thinking and then there’s forward doing. At Bradley University, we’re designing futures that start right now. It’s what we do here every day.
Our founder Lydia Moss Bradley, broke boundaries to build a new model of education beyond the limitations of her day. As a trailblazer, she set the precedent for our emphasis on innovation, tenacity, and ingenuity. By earning your master’s or doctorate, or even completing a certificate, continuing your education at Bradley will open the door to unexpected opportunities and help propel your career to even higher levels.
Bradley provides traditional on-campus and online graduate programs in more than 40 high-demand fields like business administration, communication, fine arts, education, health sciences, and engineering. Select the learning format that fits your lifestyle. Plus, our skilled advisers will provide you with one-on-one guidance and resources, and every student has internship or practicum opportunities.
Application Opens: August 1
Application Deadline: June 15
Enrollment Deposit/Acceptance, of Admission Deadline: July 15
Affidavit of Support/Financial Document Deadline (F-1 visa only): July 15
Last I-20 Issue Date: 30 calendar days prior to the first day of the term
Application Opens: January 1
Application Deadline: November 1
Enrollment Deposit/Acceptance, of Admission Deadline: December 1
Affidavit of Support/Financial Document Deadline (F-1 visa only): December 1
Last I-20 Issue Date: 30 calendar days prior to the first day of the term
Application Opens: May 1
Application Deadline: April 15
Enrollment Deposit/Acceptance, of Admission Deadline: May 1
Affidavit of Support/Financial Document Deadline (F-1 visa only): No summer admits for F-1 visa students
Last I-20 Issue Date: No I-20s will be issued for the summer term
Students admitted to on-campus programs must pay a non-refundable $100*^ enrollment deposit to secure their spot in their program.
*The enrollment deposit for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is $500.
^Students studying on an F-1 visa must submit their Acceptance of Admission form and pay their enrollment deposit before an I-20 will be issued.
Application Opens: August 1
Application Deadline: July 20
Acceptance of Admission Deadline: August 10
Application Opens: January 1
Application Deadline: November 15
Acceptance of Admission Deadline: January 3
Application Opens: May 1
Application Deadline: April 15
Acceptance of Admission Deadline: May 1
Some programs may have earlier deadlines. Please view the program pages for additional information.
If you wish to defer your application or admission to the next available term, contact Graduate and International Admission at gradadmission@bradley.edu.
Applicants or admitted students wishing to defer their application or admission to a subsequent semester must email Graduate Admission at gradadmission@bradley.edu prior to the start of the semester for which they intend to apply or are admitted.
Applicants may defer their application, or admitted students may defer their admission to the next available semester (excluding summer and interim sessions) without reapplying. If the applicant wishes to defer to a semester further into the future or defers a second time, a new application, application fee, and enrollment fee (if admitted) must be submitted. Additional application materials may be required at the discretion of the Graduate Admission and the department.