Admission to the Graduate School

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO A MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM

1. Application in writing submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office accompanied by a $35 application fee, which is neither deductible nor refundable. The application for admission and supporting credentials must be received in the Office of Graduate Admissions at least 45 days prior to the first day of class for the semester in which the applicant plans to enter the Graduate School. (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 in the section on graduate programs in this Catalog.
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 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 specified area of study and the enrollment limitation established by the North Carolina General Assembly.