Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are now available. Please make sure to read the below information on details on how to apply to the Ph.D. program in Communication & Media.
Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort will be due by 11:59 p.m. E.S.T. on December 1, 2025. - All materials are due at this time - including recommendation letters.
Applicants are able to check the status of their application by creating a friend account (instructions). Our prospective student pages provide important information about the Ph.D. Program in Communication and Media and how to apply. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Graduate Program Coordinator at comm-grad-coord@umich.edu.
The graduate program has a small number of fee waivers that we are able to provide applicants, please review the information on our Application Fee Waiver page to see if you are eligible.
The Graduate Office will be closed December 18, 2025 - January 4, 2026 - during this time we will be unable to answer any questions or provide updates on application status.