Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Spertus Institute!
We look forward to welcoming you to our community of learners.
Since 1924, Spertus students have pursued knowledge, enriched their own lives, and strengthened and invigorated their communities.
That tradition continues today with graduate and certificate programs that serve adult learners from around the world. Spertus students benefit from our culture of innovation, flexibility, inclusivity, creativity, intellectual adventurousness, and academic excellence.
Our programs are designed for you, with meaningful content and formats created to accommodate the schedule of working professionals. Spertus faculty are leaders in their respective fields with the skills to challenge and inspire.
Next Steps
Our admissions team is available to answer your questions, help you explore which program is right for you, and walk you through application requirements.
Contact Amie Barrish, Associate Director for Recruitment, to arrange a time to speak with her or another member of the Spertus team.
Application Information by Program
Jewish Studies
Graduate Programs
Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL)
Qualified students who apply now will be able to join faculty and fellow students from around the world for Spertus Institute’s next Jewish Studies seminar.
Jewish Professional Studies
Graduate Programs
MA in Jewish Professional Studies (MAJPS)
North American Cohort 8 begins summer 2026 with reading and coursework.
First class begins online August 5, 2026.
Application Deadlines
- March 2, 2026 Preferred Admissions Deadline
($50 application fee waived) - May 4, 2026 Final Application Deadline
Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies (EMAJPS)
Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies Cohort 10 begins late fall 2026 with reading and coursework.
First seminar at Spertus is Sunday, January 10 — Thursday, September 14, 2027.
Application Deadlines
- July 13, 2026 Preferred Admissions Deadline
($50 application fee waived) - October 5, 2026 Final Application Deadline
Certificate
Programs
Certificate in Jewish Leadership (CJL)
Presented in partnership with Northwestern University.
Cohort 19 begins October 16, 2025
Application Deadlines
- August 22, 2025 Final Application Deadline
Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Professionals
Next cohort begins October 9, 2025
Application Deadlines
- July 25, 2025 Final Application Deadline
Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Lay Leaders
Next cohort begins September 29, 2025
Application Deadlines
- August 15, 2025 Final Application Deadline
