Graduate Admissions
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Admission to a CLJ Graduate Program
Please review the deadlines, fees, and requirements set by the UIC Graduate College before beginning your application. In addition to the graduate college requirements, the department of Criminology, Law, and Justice sets its own deadlines for admission, which you can view below. Please note that CLJ only accepts applications for fall semesters. Also, the GRE requirement is waived for the Fall 2023 application.
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MA
MA in Criminology, Law, and Justice
Admission and Degree Requirements:
Fall 2023 Deadlines:
- Domestic – March 15, 2023
- International – February 15, 2023
PhD
PhD in Criminology, Law, and Justice
Admission and Degree Requirements:
Fall 2023 Deadlines:
- Domestic & International – Jan 15, 2023
- Fellowship and Priority – Dec 1, 2022