UC Davis Graduate Studies will open the 2027-2028 application period in September 2026. Please check back in early September 2026 for updates.

Know the deadlines 

The deadlines for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle are:

• January 15, 2026: Priority/Scholarship Deadline 
  Applications received by this date will be reviewed and considered for School of Education merit-based scholarships. Qualified applicants will be offered an interview. 
• March 1, 2026: General Deadline
  Applications received by this date will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be offered an interview.
• April 1, 2026: Space Available/Final Deadline
  Applications received from March 2 - April 1 will be reviewed as long as there is space available in the content/subject area. 

Complete the prerequisites

Visit our prerequisites page for details. Please pay particular attention to the test documentation and timing, classroom observation verification, and GPA requirements.

Apply at the Graduate Studies application website and pay the application fee

When the admission cycle opens, apply through the online application system. The application cost is $135, payable by credit card only at time of submission. If the cost is a hardship, apply for an Application Fee Fellowship before submitting your payment.

Upload unofficial transcripts and supporting documents

Your application will not be considered complete until your Transcripts, Classroom Experience/Observation, and Subject Matter documentation are received. 

• Transcripts: In the “Academic History” section of the online application you will see detailed instructions regarding how to upload your transcripts. Please follow them closely.  Directions are also available in an email from Graduate Studies or on the UC Davis Grad Studies “Submitting Unofficial Transcripts” webpage. UC Davis students—please send in community college transcripts!
• Supporting Documents: Once an application is submitted you will receive further directions from Graduate Studies on uploading supporting documents.  You will need to provide either evidence of meeting the requirement or registration to test.

Keep an eye out for emails

We will communicate with you by email so please set your spam filter to accept messages from UC Davis.


After you submit your application

• Your submitted application will be reviewed for completeness based upon the Application Submission Process checklist and submission of all required supporting documents.
• The admission committee supports equal opportunity and seeks to enroll a diverse class of highly motivated students. 
• After all required documents have been submitted, qualified applicants will be invited for an interview with our faculty.  When making a recommendation, faculty consider both the application and interview on the following factors: is testing complete, public school classroom observation hours are satisfied, written application responses are of high quality, and that applicants possess a solid understanding of working with diverse populations and would bring much to the profession.
• The School of Education will issue a recommendation to Graduate Studies for admission or denial.
• Applicants will receive an email from Graduate Studies regarding admission approximately four weeks after interviews take place. Those requiring an exception to our GPA requirement should expect their admissions decision to take considerably longer.
• If accepted, follow the directions in the email from Graduate Studies to complete the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).