Graduate Admission and Aid
Your next chapter in graduate studies starts at Emerson—it’s a chance to cultivate your craft, diversify your perspective, and shape the future you envision. Whether you’re hoping to develop new skills, advance your career, or prepare to lead in your field, through Emerson’s internationally recognized graduate programs, you’ll learn alongside fellow leaders who care as deeply about their work as you do.
Explore your routes for how Emerson can help you turn passion into impact. When you’re ready, we’ll make the admission process as clear, welcoming, and personal as the experience that awaits you.
Your Next Move Starts Here
At Emerson, we know that potential can’t be captured by a GPA alone. Our holistic admission process considers the full picture: academic achievement and professional experience, as well as creative work, personal accomplishments, and application essays. We look for driven, dedicated people with new perspectives and ambition that will enrich our community and shape the future of their field.
Discover where an Emerson graduate degree can take you and apply today. Have questions along the way? Our Graduate Admission team will help you navigate the application process and discover what it’s like to be part of the Emerson community. Contact gradadmission@emerson.edu or explore the resources below to get started.
Admission Deadlines
While some programs offer multiple application deadlines, we encourage you to submit your materials by the Priority Deadline whenever possible. Applying early provides first consideration for scholarships, earlier admission decisions, and more time to secure housing. And for international students, it provides additional flexibility to complete the visa process. Questions? Contact us at gradadmission@emerson.edu for more information.
Spring 2027 Priority
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Deadline not offered for this program |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Speech@Emerson/Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 11/1/2026 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 11/1/2026 |
| Film and Media Art | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | 11/1/2026 |
| Media Industries | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 11/1/2026 |
| Political Communication | 11/1/2026 |
| Political Communication Certificate | 11/1/2026 |
| Publishing and Writing | 11/1/2026 |
| Sports Communication | 11/1/2026 |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 11/1/2026 |
| Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Theatre Education and Applied Theatre | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Writing for Film and Television | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Political Communication | 04/01/2027 (Spring 2028 Deadline) |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | 04/01/2027 (Spring 2028 Deadline) |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | 04/01/2027 (Spring 2028 Deadline) |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | 04/01/2027 (Spring 2028 Deadline) |
Spring 2027 Regular
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Deadline not offered for this program |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Speech@Emerson/Communication Disorders - Online | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Creative Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 11/15/2026 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 11/15/2026 |
| Film and Media Art | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | 11/15/2026 |
| Media Industries | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 11/15/2026 |
| Political Communication | 11/15/2026 |
| Political Communication Certificate | 11/15/2026 |
| Publishing and Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Sports Communication | 11/15/2026 |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 11/15/2026 |
| Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Theatre Education and Applied Theatre | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Writing for Film and Television | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
Spring 2027 Final
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Deadline not offered for this program |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Speech@Emerson/Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 12/1/2026 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 12/1/2026 |
| Film and Media Art | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | 12/1/2026 |
| Media Industries | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 12/1/2026 |
| Political Communication | 12/1/2026 |
| Political Communication Certificate | 12/1/2026 |
| Publishing and Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Sports Communication | 12/1/2026 |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 12/1/2026 |
| Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Theatre Education and Applied Theatre | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Writing for Film and Television | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
Summer 2027 Priority
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Deadline not offered for this program |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Speech@Emerson/Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Communication Leadership | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 2/1/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Media Industries | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 2/1/2027 |
| Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Political Communication Certificate | 2/1/2027 |
| Publishing and Writing | 2/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 2/1/2027 |
| Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Theatre Education and Applied Theatre | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Writing for Film and Television | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
Summer 2027 Regular
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Deadline not offered for this program |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Speech@Emerson/Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Communication Leadership | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 3/1/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Media Industries | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 3/1/2027 |
| Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Political Communication Certificate | 3/1/2027 |
| Publishing and Writing | 3/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 3/1/2027 |
| Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Theatre Education and Applied Theatre | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Writing for Film and Television | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
Summer 2027 Final
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Deadline not offered for this program |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Speech@Emerson/Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Communication Leadership | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 5/1/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Media Industries | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 5/1/2027 |
| Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Political Communication Certificate | 5/1/2027 |
| Publishing and Writing | 5/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 5/1/2027 |
| Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Theatre Education and Applied Theatre | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Writing for Film and Television | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
Fall 2027 Priority
| Business of Creative Enterprises | 3/1/2027 |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Speech@Emerson/Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | 2/1/2027 |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 3/1/2027 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 3/1/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | 12/1/2026 |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | 3/1/2027 |
| Media Industries | 3/1/2027 |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 3/1/2027 |
| Political Communication | 3/1/2027 |
| Political Communication Certificate | 3/1/2027 |
| Publishing and Writing | 3/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication | 3/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 3/1/2027 |
| Strategic Marketing | 3/1/2027 |
| Theatre Education and Applied Theatre | 3/1/2027 |
| Writing for Film and Television | 2/1/2027 |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
Fall 2027 Regular
| Business of Creative Enterprises | 5/1/2027 |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Speech@Emerson/Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 5/1/2027 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 5/1/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | Deadline not offered for this program |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | 5/1/2027 |
| Media Industries | 5/1/2027 |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 5/1/2027 |
| Political Communication | 5/1/2027 |
| Political Communication Certificate | 5/1/2027 |
| Publishing and Writing | 5/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication | 5/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 5/1/2027 |
| Strategic Marketing | 5/1/2027 |
| Theatre Education and Applied Theatre | 5/1/2027 |
| Writing for Film and Television | 5/1/2027 |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Deadline not offered for this program |
Fall 2027 Final
| Business of Creative Enterprises | 6/15/2027 |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | 12/15/2026 |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | 11/1/2026 |
| Speech@Emerson/Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | 4/1/2027 |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 6/15/2027 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 6/15/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | 2/1/2027 |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | 6/15/2027 |
| Media Industries | 6/15/2027 |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 6/15/2027 |
| Political Communication | 6/15/2027 |
| Political Communication Certificate | 6/15/2027 |
| Publishing and Writing | 6/15/2027 |
| Sports Communication | 6/15/2027 |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 6/15/2027 |
| Strategic Marketing | 6/15/2027 |
| Theatre Education and Applied Theatre | 6/15/2027 |
| Writing for Film and Television | Deadline not offered for this program |
| 4+1 Political Communication | 11/1/2026 |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | 11/1/2026 |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | 11/1/2026 |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | 11/1/2026 |
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants
Investing in your future shouldn’t mean navigating the process alone. Emerson offers a range of financial aid opportunities to help make graduate education more accessible. Explore your options and discover how we can help you turn your ambition into action.
Admitted Graduate Students
As you start your graduate journey, visit our Admitted Students page to explore your next steps and complete key enrollment tasks.
