Admissions Overview

Jackson offers a professional degree for students pursuing careers in government, public affairs, and private organizations addressing global issues.  Although many applicants will have some exposure to economics, statistics, calculus, and policy studies, there is no required course of study to be eligible for admission. The admissions committee values diverse backgrounds, including academic studies in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Similarly, there are no minimum GPA or GRE requirements, and no single dimension is weighted the most, as candidates are considered across multiple dimensions.

Engaging with Admissions

Any day is a good day to visit Yale Jackson School. However, in order to offer prospective students the most engaging visit, we offer on-campus Visit Days when candidates can tour campus, have lunch with current students, attend class, and meet with staff. We encourage you to register for a Visit Day if possible!

We recognize that not everyone can visit campus, though, and do our best to meet you where you are, both off-campus and virtually. Throughout the year, we host regional receptions with faculty and alumni, setup coffee chats with current students, and represent at hundreds of online events targeted by degree program, geography, interest groups, and more. Please visit our admissions events page to register for upcoming events.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Dates and Deadlines

Specific dates are listed within the application, but the application cycle starts in September, applications start being reviewed in January, and the cycle closes in August.

Early September: Online application available.
Early December: Application deadline to receive an automatic fee waiver.
Early January: Application deadline, review begins.
March: Admissions decisions released.
April: Reply deadline for Fall enrollment.

Application Materials

Required components, testing codes, tips, and other details are listed within the application instructions.