Apply to The Graduate School

Thank you for your interest in the Graduate School at HCU. We are thrilled that you have chosen to take this next step in your education. Once you have submitted the online application, please visit our Graduate Admission Requirements to review the necessary items to complete the admission process.

Application Deadlines

  • Priority Spring – December 15
  • Spring – January 1
  • Priority Summer – April 15
  • Summer – May 1
  • Priority Fall – July 15
  • Fall – August 1
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Deadline Exceptions

  • MFA: Studio Art deadline is April 1st and only admits for the Fall term
  • MFA: Creative Writing and MFA: Screenwriting deadline – June 1st for August term
  • International student application deadline is at least two months prior to the stated deadlines above

If you are applying as an international student, please visit our international student page for additional admission requirements.

Please visit our scholarships page to review available scholarship opportunities and deadlines.