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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.

GRE Requirement:
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 2027: September 1, 2026
  • Summer 2027: with full consideration for Financial Aid: December 1, 2026
  • Summer 2027: (final deadline): February 1, 2027
  • Fall 2027: with full consideration for Financial Aid: December 1, 2026
  • Fall 2027: (final deadline): March 1, 2027

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.

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