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All students admitted to the Master of Education online degree program will need to meet the same standards that applicants who enter the University of San Diego MEd programs do. Program admission standards are as follows. Should you have questions or concerns regarding any or all of these requirements, please contact an Enrollment Advisor to further assess your specific situation:
Please contact an enrollment advisor at (888) 832-0239 or use the chat feature on this page if you are interested but do not happen to meet all published admissions requirements. Our application review process always includes a holistic look at your experience and background, and we understand that a low undergraduate GPA or lack of professional experience is not necessarily indicative of your potential success in our program.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to regulations from the Department of Education, the University of San Diego is unable to enroll students in its online degree programs who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. This restriction does not apply to applicants interested in a campus-based program.
Students are admitted throughout the year for admission into one of three semesters (Spring, Summer, and Fall). Each semester two courses are offered, with students focusing intensively on one course at a time – a total of 7 weeks for each course. Please see important upcoming calendar dates below.
Admission application packets are accepted on a rolling basis. A decision will be recommended by the Review Committee typically within 1 week from submission.
Applying to our master’s program by the priority deadline offers you significant advantages:
Don’t wait—take the first step toward your future today by submitting your application by the priority deadline!
International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission, including:
IMPORTANT DATES | DATE |
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Priority Application Deadline | March 7, 2025 |
Application Deadline | April 4, 2025 |
Registration Opens | March 3, 2025 |
Registration Deadline | April 18, 2025 |
Semester Begins | May 6, 2025 |
First Course Start Date | May 6, 2025 |
First Course End Date | June 23, 2025 |
Second Course Start Date | June 24, 2025 |
Second Course End Date | August 11, 2025 |
Semester Ends | August 11, 2025 |
IMPORTANT DATES | DATE |
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Priority Application Deadline | July 7, 2025 |
Application Deadline | August 1, 2025 |
Registration Opens | June 30, 2025 |
Registration Deadline | August 15, 2025 |
Semester Begins | September 2, 2025 |
First Course Start Date | September 2, 2025 |
First Course End Date | October 20, 2025 |
Second Course Start Date | October 21, 2025 |
Second Course End Date | December 8, 2025 |
Semester Ends | December 8, 2025 |
Our borders are open to international students of all regions.
USD provides support services from your initial inquiry through graduation and placement. As a nationally ranked Catholic institution, the University of San Diego is focused on an unwavering expectation: academic excellence. We want to help you become the Changemaker you want to be!
When you first inquire about one of our graduate degree programs, you will be assigned a personal Enrollment Advisor. Your Enrollment Advisor is available to answer your questions, help you assess your eligibility for admission, and guide you through the application process. Your advisor will help you every step of the way from the moment you indicate your interest in a program through the entire application process. Our team of Advisors can even help order your undergraduate transcripts, guide you through the process of writing your admission essay, and ensure you are staying on top of deadlines.
A Program Advisor will be your primary point of contact for support once you are admitted and have formally registered for classes. When you first enroll, your Program Advisor will schedule a 15-minute introductory call to review technology/equipment requirements, connect you with resources for financial aid, G.I. Bill®/VA funding, payment plans etc. and help you sign up for the Online Orientation. Over the course of your program, you’ll work with your Program Advisor to add/drop classes, coordinate credit transfers, and address any technical challenges you might be experiencing. In fact, you can direct most university-related questions to your Program Advisor; if they do not have the answer, they will point you to the available resource that does.
Each of our graduate degree programs has an Academic Advisor, who is responsible for evaluating applications and admitting new students, monitoring your academic progress and providing guidance as needed. Program Advisors also serve as instructors for their respective programs.
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