How to Apply

The information below applies to the Fall 2025 admission cycle.

Before starting the CSDCAS process, carefully read all Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and instructions to better understand how the process works and what to expect. If you are reapplying, please review these again as this information may have changed.

You must create an application account in order to apply to your program of choice via CSDCAS. Once you create the account and start the application, you may save your information and return later. NOTE: The email address you use for the CAS account creation must match the email address you use when completing the Workday Admissions Application in order to avoid delaying your application for consideration. Once you’ve created your CAS account, your credentials can be used to apply to other programs that require a CAS application.

Transcripts (By January 11)

  • Make sure that grades from all courses taken during the Fall 2024 Semester are included in the transcripts submitted. This means that if you are currently enrolled in classes during the Fall 2024 Semester, you will need to wait until those grades have been posted to submit the transcripts from that university. However, you are encouraged to submit transcripts from other universities that you attended as early as possible.

Additional Requirements (By February 1)

  • Submit the UAMS application:
    • Complete and submit the online admissions application through Workday. You will find this application under “UAMS CHP Applicant Home (Graduate and Professional)”. A non-refundable fee of $40 is required and must accompany the Workday Admissions Application submission. Applications can be saved and returned to at a later date but will not be considered for review until the application is submitted and the application fee is paid. Once your application is submitted, you will return to the application site to complete action items related to your application.
    • You must “submit” this application and pay the $40.00 fee by February 1 to be considered for admission. Note: This is a separate application and fee in addition to CSDCAS. You will be asked to provide your Workday application number in order to complete the CSDCAS application.
  • Submit to CSDCAS the following:
    • By January 11, submit all transcripts to CSDCAS and pay the fee. This deadline is suggested to ensure that your application is verified by February 1.
    • By February 1, submit to CSDCAS:
      • Three letters of recommendation,
      • Personal essay,
      • Resume,
      • Your Workday application number and the date you submitted your OAA application,
      • Your answers to the general application questions,
      • TOEFL scores (if applicable)
    • NOTE: The email address you use for the CAS account creation must match the email address you use when completing the Workday Admissions Application in order to avoid delaying your application for consideration.

Application Deadline

The OAA application must be submitted and the CSDCAS application must be verified by February 1 in order to be considered for admissions. Applications not verified by February 1 will not be considered in the application process.

Graduate Assistantships/Graduate Student Worker Positions

If you are interested in being considered for a graduate student worker position, please indicate in CSDCAS your interest in applying for a position.

CSDCAS Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Phone: 617-612-2030; Email: csdcasinfo@csdcas.org.