ADMISSION TO A DOCTORAL PROGRAM

1. A $55.00 application fee, which is neither deductible nor refundable. The application for admission and supporting credentials must be received in the Office of Graduate Admissions by the published deadlines. (Some programs have earlier deadlines). Materials submitted in support of this application cannot be returned;
2. A satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination;
3. At least three evaluations from persons familiar with your personal and professional qualifications for graduate study;
4. Two official transcripts of all academic work attempted since high school;  and
5. An essay describing your experience and objective in undertaking graduate study.

Applicants with records of high quality who do not fulfill these requirements should discuss with the graduate program coordinator other factors that may have a bearing on admission. Some departments have higher standards or additional admission requirements. International students from non-English- speaking countries must submit official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan English Language Assessment  Battery (MELAB). An application for admission can be downloaded at this time.

ADMISSION TO A MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM

In addition to submitting the online application for admission, you must also submit::

1. A $55.00 application fee, which is neither deductible nor refundable. The application for admission and supporting credentials must be received in the Office of Graduate Admissions by the published deadlines. (Some programs have earlier deadlines). Materials submitted in support of this application cannot be returned.
2. Possession of a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
3. Two official transcripts of all previous academic work attempted beyond high school. Transfer credit posted on the records of other institutions is unacceptable and official transcripts of these credits must be supplied.
4. Official copies of satisfactory test scores as specified by the program requirements.
5. An overall grade point average of at least 2.75 (based on a 4.0 scale) on all of the applicant's previous work beyond high school. The average for the junior and senior years must be a 3.0 or better.
6. At least three evaluations from persons familiar with the applicant's personal and professional qualifications.
7. An essay describing the applicant's experience and objective in undertaking graduate study.
8. Acceptance into a specific program must be approved by the department or college offering the program. Meeting minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee acceptance into a program. The University reserves the right to restrict enrollments when necessary because of budgetary and other constraints including the availability of faculty expertise in a specific area of study and the enrollment limitation established by the North Carolina General Assembly.

International students from non-English- speaking countries must submit official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB).

ADMISSION TO A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

In addition to submitting the online application for admission, you must also submitt::

1. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university.
2. A $55 application fee, which is neither deductible nor refundable.
3. GPA required for entry to a master's degree program. If the applicant has earned a post-baccalaureate, degree grades in that program will be taken into consideration.
4. Official transcripts are required. (See program descriptions for specific transcript requirements.)
5. Some programs also may require:

a. Standardized test scores; 

b. A personal statement outlining why the applicant seeks admission to the program; and 

c. Additional admission requirements as specified.

Students seeking to take courses beyond the baccalaureate degree for certificate renewal, for transfer to another institution, as prerequisites for admission to a graduate degree program or for personal satisfaction may be admitted as post-baccalaureate students. This classification is not open  to foreign nationals who are on student visas. The following policies apply to applicants for post-baccalaureate status:

1. Post-baccalaureate students must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
2. Applications for admission must be accompanied by $55 application fee, which is neither deductible nor refundable.
3. Post-baccalaureate students may register for coursework at any level for which they have the prerequisites.
4. Post-baccalaureate students will be subject to academic regulations
   and standards required of degree-seeking students.
5. The post-baccalaureate classification carries with it no implication that a student will be admitted to a degree program.
6. Post-baccalaureate students will be assessed tuition fees based on the level of courses for which they are enrolled. If enrolled in any course for graduate credit, they will be assessed graduate fees for all courses.
7. A post-baccalaureate student who is subsequently admitted to a graduate degree program may request that a maximum of six hours completed for graduate credit be used for his/her program. All coursework must be approved by the student's department and listed on student's Admission to Candidacy form.