How to Apply

Information Sessions

Our office will be hosting information sessions to discuss the application, the program, and any questions that might come up. Attending the events is a great way to learn more about the program and how you might fit in, as a bonus, if you sign up and attend, you will be granted an application fee waiver! There will be MALS Program specific sessions as well as general Guarini Graduate Program sessions, please see the links below for times, dates, and registration. 

 

MALS Specific: 

2026-2027

October 16, 2026 - 9am: register here 

November 20, 2026 11:30am: register here 

January 22, 2027 11:30am: register here 

Guarini Virtual Events: 

September 23, 2026 - 12pm: register here 

October 14, 2026 - 4pm: register here 

November 4, 2026 - 12pm: register here 

What We Consider

Because the academic program at Dartmouth is intensive, a student's motivation, initiative, maturity, and ability to do graduate-level work are critical.

The MALS Admissions committee looks at your achievements, how a MALS at Dartmouth degree will help you achieve your goals for the future, and how you will contribute to the MALS community.

Please click here to view requirements and begin your application!  

Please click here to go straight to the application page! 

If you have any questions regarding your application to the program, please reach out to MALS.Admissions@dartmouth.edu 

Application Deadlines

Moving forward our application will open on September 15 and close on February 15. We will admit for the following academic year.

Our application is NOW CLOSED admitting for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Our application for 2027-2028 will open in September. 

All completed applications submitted by or on the deadline will be reviewed by the committee after the application is closed. MALS at Dartmouth does not offer rolling admissions.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE SENT TO THE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE BY OR ON THE DEADLINE YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION. 

Admissions Policies

Students may matriculate into the program at the beginning of any of Dartmouth's four terms: summer, fall, winter, or spring. All terms are ten weeks long.

Students must enroll within the academic year of their admission: Dartmouth's academic year begins in Summer term and concludes in Spring term. If you are admitted into the program and do not matriculate within one academic year (by spring term), you will need to reapply. 

All degree requirements must be satisfied within six academic years of entry into the program.

International Applicants

The program welcomes applications from international candidates. International students who did not graduate from an English-speaking institution must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

Employee Enrollment

We encourage Dartmouth employees to apply to the MALS Program. The application process is the same as any other applicant. Please fill out the application and provide all of the required materials. 

The tuition benefit for employees is available after one year of continuous service. It will cover one course per term, if you are interested in more than that you will need approval from your supervisor and our director. You will also be responsible for the added cost. 

Find the forms to be approved for the employee benefit here and here.

Please reach out to MALS.Admissions@dartmouth.edu if you have any questions or would like more specific information.