Application Filing Period Admission to the Master of Communication Management is offered spring and fall semesters only. For the spring term beginning January 9, 2012, the application filing period is August 1 – November 1, 2011. For the fall term beginning August 27, 2012, the application filing period is February 15 – July 1, 2012. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply anytime during the filing period. International students must apply within the first month of the filing period to ensure ample processing time.