Application Deadlines

The program is open to students from various disciplinary backgrounds (Psychology, Technology, Visual Arts, English). Students are admitted to the HCC MS degree program in the Fall or Spring semesters. All application materials must be on file in the Department of Information Systems for expeditious review by the deadlines listed below. Incomplete files will be kept open for the following semester admission decisions.

  • Spring semester: October 1
  • Fall semester:
    • International Applicants – April 1
    • Domestic Applicants – May 1

All applications are submitted through the UMBC Graduate School website.