For highly qualified individuals whose career, family, or other life commitments make on-campus coursework impractical, the AE Distance Learning Program (DLP) offers a great opportunity to earn a master's degree. Find out more about this unique opportunity.
Application Fee Waivers Available Beginning October 1, 2024
Fee waivers are only available for fall terms.
To promote more diversity within the applicant pool, the AE School will waive a limited number of application fees for applicants who are members of underrepresented groups. To be considered for the next cohort of application waivers, please send a copy of your resume or transcript to Mrs. Tasha Koon between October 1 - November 17, 2024. In the message, please let us know the aspect of your identity that is underrepresented (such as your racial/ethnic group). The request for a waiver will not affect admissions decisions.
No GRE Requirement: Spring 2025
The AE School will not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as part of the Spring 2025 admissions process for our MS and Ph.D. programs
GRE Requirement: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
The GRE is optional for the AE MS and PhD programs. AE conducts a holistic review of applications and, if GRE scores are submitted, they will be considered in this review. The GRE is recommended for applicants whose academic preparation may otherwise be difficult to assess.
Application Deadlines
To ensure full consideration for research assistantships, please submit your application package by the deadlines listed below. The deadline for the School to receive supplemental materials, (i.e. recommendation letters, and language proficiency requirement or test scores) is four weeks after the deadline of each term. Note that referees will not receive a request to submit their letters until the application has been submitted by the student.
- Spring 2025: September 1, 2024
- Summer 2025: with full consideration for Financial Aid: December 1, 2024
- Summer 2025: (final deadline): February 1, 2025
- Fall 2025: with full consideration for Financial Aid: December 1, 2024
- Fall 2025: (final deadline): March 1, 2025
Deferral Deadline
Please check with the Academic Office for the last day to defer through the AE Graduate Info Mailbox. You can defer your application for up to one academic year. Please send your request to the AE Graduate Info mailbox if you need to defer.