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Application Information

The submission deadline for applications is Dec. 1. All applications must be submitted through the Graduate School.  Apply here.

The Admissions Committee begins to review applications in December, and continues through the end of January.  Notifications of admission are made weekly throughout this time frame.  Applications are reviewed in a random order, so applicants should not be concerned if they do not hear from the Committee until late in January.

Prospective Visit Weekend 2026
Mark your calendars for Prospective Visit Weekend, Feb. 25-March 1, 2026.

Note:  Only students offered admittance will be invited to the Prospective Visit Weekend.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in HDFS, we are here to help.

Academic Program Coordinator
Department
  • Human Development and Family Studies - HDFS
Academic Programs Coordinator
Department
  • Human Development and Family Studies - HDFS
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies
Professor-in-Charge, Graduate Programs
Edna Bennett Pierce Professor of Compassion and Caring
Department
  • Human Development and Family Studies - HDFS