ICME Application Deadlines
All application deadlines are final and the application closes at 11:59 PM PST on the day of each deadline.
PROGRAM | TYPE | ENTRY QUARTER | APPLICATION DEADLINE | DECISION DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PhD | All Applicants | Autumn Quarter 2026-27 | December 1st, 2025 | March 2026 |
MS | All Applicants | Autumn Quarter 2026-27 | January 30th, 2026 | Rolling*; First week of April 2026 |
*MS decisions may be sent out on a rolling basis after January 30. There is no advantage to applying earlier than the deadline, and no decisions will be released ahead of the January 30 deadline. Admission is only offered for an autumn quarter start for all ICME programs. Special note for Knight Hennessy Scholar applicants: | ||||
Current Stanford Undergraduate Students
We accept coterm applications on the same cycle as our regular MS applications.
PROGRAM | TYPE | ENTRY QUARTER | APPLICATION DEADLINE | DECISION DATE |
MS | Coterm | Fall Quarter 2026-2027 | January 30th, 2026 | Rolling*, up to first week of April 2026 |
*MS Coterm decisions may be sent out on a rolling basis after January 31. There is no advantage to applying earlier than the deadline, and no decisions will be released ahead of the January 31 deadline.
Contacting ICME about Admissions Decisions
We are unable to answer inquiries regarding the status of any application during our evaluation period. Please refer to your checklist at Your Status Page for updates on your supporting material status.
If you do not receive an admissions decision by the posted decision date, you may email us at icme-admissions@stanford.edu to inquire about your application status. Include your first and last names as used on the application. Please do not call our office with this particular inquiry, as we are unable to provide any applicant information over the phone.