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 | Not Offered |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Not Offered |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 11/1/2026 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 11/1/2026 |
| Film and Media Art | Not Offered |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | 11/1/2026 |
| Media Industries | Not Offered |
| 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 | Not Offered |
| Theatre Education | Not Offered |
| Writing for Film and Television | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Political Communication | 04/01/2027 (Spring 2028 Deadline) |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | 04/01/2027 (Spring 2028 Deadline) |
| 4+1 Public Relations | 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 | Not Offered |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - Online | Not Offered |
| Creative Writing | Not Offered |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 11/15/2026 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 11/15/2026 |
| Film and Media Art | Not Offered |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | 11/15/2026 |
| Media Industries | Not Offered |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 11/15/2026 |
| Political Communication | 11/15/2026 |
| Political Communication Certificate | 11/15/2026 |
| Publishing and Writing | Not Offered |
| Sports Communication | 11/15/2026 |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 11/15/2026 |
| Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
| Theatre Education | Not Offered |
| Writing for Film and Television | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Public Relations | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
Spring 2027 Final
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Not Offered |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Not Offered |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 12/1/2026 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 12/1/2026 |
| Film and Media Art | Not Offered |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | 12/1/2026 |
| Media Industries | Not Offered |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 12/1/2026 |
| Political Communication | 12/1/2026 |
| Political Communication Certificate | 12/1/2026 |
| Publishing and Writing | Not Offered |
| Sports Communication | 12/1/2026 |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 12/1/2026 |
| Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
| Theatre Education | Not Offered |
| Writing for Film and Television | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Public Relations | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
Summer 2027 Priority
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Not Offered |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Not Offered |
| Digital Communication Leadership | Not Offered |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 2/1/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | Not Offered |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | Not Offered |
| Media Industries | Not Offered |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 2/1/2027 |
| Political Communication | Not Offered |
| Political Communication Certificate | 2/1/2027 |
| Publishing and Writing | 2/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 2/1/2027 |
| Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
| Theatre Education | Not Offered |
| Writing for Film and Television | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Public Relations | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
Summer 2027 Regular
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Not Offered |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Not Offered |
| Digital Communication Leadership | Not Offered |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 3/1/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | Not Offered |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | Not Offered |
| Media Industries | Not Offered |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 3/1/2027 |
| Political Communication | Not Offered |
| Political Communication Certificate | 3/1/2027 |
| Publishing and Writing | 3/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 3/1/2027 |
| Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
| Theatre Education | Not Offered |
| Writing for Film and Television | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Public Relations | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
Summer 2027 Final
| Business of Creative Enterprises | Not Offered |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Not Offered |
| Digital Communication Leadership | Not Offered |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 5/1/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | Not Offered |
| Journalism and Media Innovation | Not Offered |
| Media Industries | Not Offered |
| Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing | 5/1/2027 |
| Political Communication | Not Offered |
| Political Communication Certificate | 5/1/2027 |
| Publishing and Writing | 5/1/2027 |
| Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| Sports Communication Certficate | 5/1/2027 |
| Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
| Theatre Education | Not Offered |
| Writing for Film and Television | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Public Relations | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
Fall 2027 Priority
| Business of Creative Enterprises | 3/1/2027 |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Not Offered |
| 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 | 3/1/2027 |
| Writing for Film and Television | 2/1/2027 |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Public Relations | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
Fall 2027 Regular
| Business of Creative Enterprises | 5/1/2027 |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | Not Offered |
| Communication Disorders - Online | Contact admission office for more information |
| Creative Writing | Not Offered |
| Digital Communication Leadership | 5/1/2027 |
| Digital Content Management Certificate | 5/1/2027 |
| Film and Media Art | Not Offered |
| 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 | 5/1/2027 |
| Writing for Film and Television | 5/1/2027 |
| 4+1 Political Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Public Relations | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Sports Communication | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Strategic Marketing | Not Offered |
Fall 2027 Final
| Business of Creative Enterprises | 6/15/2027 |
|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | 12/15/2026 |
| Communication Disorders - UG to GR | 11/1/2026 |
| 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 | 6/15/2027 |
| Writing for Film and Television | Not Offered |
| 4+1 Publishing and Writing | 11/1/2026 |
| 4+1 Public Relations | 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.
