M.I.A. Admissions

September 1: Application opens

January 31: Deadline to be considered for merit-based scholarships (Incomplete applications will NOT be considered)

March 21: Final application deadline

Admission after March 21 will be based on available space in our cohort. Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed for admission.

Do not wait until the last minute!

Though you can submit your application up until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the deadline date, this is not recommended.

Allow extra time for ALL application materials to be received and posted to the application by the necessary deadlines. A number of application items (such as letters of recommendation) will take time to collect after your application has been submitted. Your application will not be reviewed until all materials are received. We begin reviewing complete applications in early December.

If you are interested in the Joint Degree in Law and Master of International Affairs (J.D./M.I.A.), you must follow separate admissions procedures; for more information, visit our J.D./M.I.A. page or email admissions@sia.psu.edu.