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Mondale Hall, Suite N140
University of Minnesota Law School
229 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-0055 phone
612-624-9143 fax
jointdgr@umn.edu
www.jointdegree.umn.edu

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2007-2008 APPLICATION DEADLINES
Joint Degree Program applicants should submit all required applications simultaneously, by the earliest application deadline. Depending on the degree combination sought, this means applicants will submit applications to: (1) the Law School; (2) the Graduate School, Medical School, or School of Public Health; and (3) the graduate program, if applicable.

Mark on all applications: JOINT DEGREE PROGRAM APPLICANT or check the appropriate box.

Contact the Joint Degree Program's office (612-625-0055) for assistance with the application process.

TESTING
LSAT: For test dates and other information about the test, visit the Law School Admissions Council's website at www.lsac.org

GRE: The General Test is taken online and self-scheduled; Subject Test schedules and other information may be found on the Graduate Record Examination website at www.gre.org.

MCAT: For test dates and other information, visit the website at http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm.
All students must apply to the law school AND to one of the following schools: Graduate School, School of Public Health, or Medical School.
 LAW SCHOOL    GRADUATE SCHOOL    SCHOOL OF  PUBLIC HEALTH    MEDICAL SCHOOL
612-625-3487
umnlsadm@umn.edu
www.law.umn.edu
  612-625-3014
www.grad.umn.edu
  800-774-8636
612-626-3500
sph-ssc@umn.edu
www.sph.umn.edu
  612-624-1188
meded@umn.edu
www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
October 15: Rolling application review begins.
March 1: Final Deadline (Early application is advantageous.)

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
Financial aid consideration is ongoing. To receive federal financial aid for law school you must be enrolled in law school during the first two weeks of classes in the cancel/add period.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please see website for details.
  APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Deadline dates vary by department. You should submit the Graduate School application at least six weeks before the department application deadline. please visit the website for information on specific departments. (For Joint Degree program, apply by the earliest due date among your applications.)

See below for specific deadlines for the following disciplines:
Conservation Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology & Genetics
Natural Resources Science and Management
Pharmacology
Science, Technology & Public Policy.


FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
January 25: Graduate fellowship nominations. Additional graduate financial aid and assistantships application deadlines vary by department.

A student may decide while in the first or second year in either the Graduate School or the Law School to apply to the other degree program with the assurance that the cross-crediting of courses will be available. Please see website for details.
  APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 15: Priority Deadline for all majors
April 15: Final Deadline for CHE, Epi, and MCH

See below for final deadlines for the following disciplines:
Community Health Education
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Health Services Research, Policy & Administration
Maternal & Child Health
Public Health Administration & Policy
.

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
December 15: Most financial aid
December 15: MacArthur scholars

A student may decide while in the first year in Public Health or first or second year of Law School to apply to the other degree program with the assurance that the cross-crediting of courses will be available. Please see website for details.
  APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 15: Final Deadline (Submission period: June 1– Nov. 15) The initial application is sent to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). After a preliminary screening, the Medical School sends promising applicants a supplemental application.

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
Every January the Medical School sends out financial aid packets/applications for aid and scholarships to new students and returning students to be returned by March 1. Other financial aid deadlines vary.

A student may decide while in the first or second year in either the Law School or Medical School to apply to the other degree program with the assurance that cross-crediting of courses will be available. Please see website for details.

GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS   SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS
If applying to one of these programs, you must also apply to the Graduate School.   If applying to one of these programs, follow the application instructions for the School of Public Health.
Conservation Biology

612-624-7751
consbio@umn.edu
www.consbio.umn.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 15

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
December 15

Departmental application required for financial assistance. Please see website for details.


Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior

612-624-6770
www.cbs.umn.edu/eeb

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 15

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
December 15

Departmental application required. Please see website for details.


Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology & Genetics

612-624-7470
www.cbs.umn.edu/mcdbg

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
January 2

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
January 2

Departmental application required. Please see website for details.

Natural Resources Science and Management

612-624-2748
cnrgrad@umn.edu
www.nrsm.umn.edu/admissions.php

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
January 1: Priority Deadline
June 15: Official Graduate School Deadline (For Joint Degree program, apply by priority deadline.)

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
January 1: Fellowship and assistantship consideration. Other forms of financial aid considered on an ongoing basis.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please see website for details.


Pharmacology

612-625-0458
phclgrad@umn.edu
www.pharmacology.med.umn.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
January 15

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
January 15

Departmental application required. Please see website for details.

Note: Pharmacology only admits for Fall Semester. Classes are sequential, beginning in Fall - no Spring or Summer admissions.
Science, Technology & Public Policy

612-626-7229
admissions-w@hhh.umn.edu
www.hhh.umn.edu/admissions/

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
January 5: Priority Deadline
To be considered for Financial Aid, students must apply by Jan. 5.
April 1: Regular Deadline (For Joint Degree program, apply by law school's March 1 deadline.)

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
January 5

Departmental application required. Please see website for details. Applications will continue to be reviewed after April 1 on a space-available basis.

  Community Health Education

800-774-8636
612-626-3500
www.epi.umn.edu (program info)
www.sph.umn.edu (application info)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 15: Priority Deadline
April 15: Final Deadline (For Joint Degree program, apply by priority deadline.)

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
December 15

Please see website for details.


Environmental Health

612-626-0900
612-625-0622
www.enhs.umn.edu (program info)
www.sph.umn.edu (application info)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 15: Priority Deadline
June 15: Final Deadline (For Joint Degree program, apply by priority deadline.)

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
December 15

For MPH, LSAT scores will be accepted in lieu of the GRE. For application and more information, please visit the website.
Epidemiology

800-774-8636
612-626-3500
www.enhs.umn.edu (program info)
www.sph.umn.edu (application info)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 15: Priority Deadline
February 15: PhD Final Deadline
April 15: MPH Final Deadline (For Joint Degree program, apply by priority deadline.)

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
December 15

Please see website for details.

Health Services Research, Policy & Administration

612-624-6151
ihsr@umn.edu
www.hsr.umn.edu (program info)
www.sph.umn.edu (application info)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 15: Priority Deadline
June 15: Final Deadline (For Joint Degree program, apply by priority deadline.)

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
January 15

Please see website for details.


Maternal & Child Health

800-774-8636
612-626-3500
www.epi.umn.edu (program info)
www.sph.umn.edu (application info)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 15: Priority Deadline
April 15: Final Deadline (For Joint Degree program, apply by priority deadline.)

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
December 15

Please see website for details.


Public Health Administration & Policy

612-625-9480
www.sph.umn.edu/education

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 15: Priority Deadline
June 15: Final Deadline (For Joint Degree program, apply by priority deadline.)

FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION DEADLINE:
December 15

LSAT scores will be accepted in lieu of the GRE. Please see website for details.

The dates given on the chart are subject to change. To confirm dates, please visit the websites listed or call the numbers given.