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Admission to the CCA Program

Students may begin the program during any semester. Students can begin the master's degree program prior to submission of GRE scores. In this case, the student will be accepted with non-degree seeking status. A student may not take more than six graduate credit hours without being fully accepted into the master’s degree program. A student must submit acceptable GRE scores prior to being fully admitted to the program.


Criteria
Entry into the Master of Arts in Education Degree Program in Community College Administration is selective and based upon Graduate School requirements. These requirements include:

  • Completed graduate application
  • Undergraduate transcripts exhibiting an acceptable GPA from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
  • Three letters of reference
  • Non-refundable application fee

Additionally, all students must have access to a modern computer.


Apply Today!

Application deadlines are April 1 and November 1. Accepted students can begin the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms. Follow the steps below to apply:

Step 1:

Access and complete the online Application Form to the Graduate School.

Step 2: Download and distribute Recommendations Forms (PDF) to three references. 
Step 3:

Request all official transcripts be mailed directly to the Graduate School:
110 Cordelia Camp Building
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Step 4: Take the GRE (general test only) at any available GRE testing center. Have scores mailed directly to the Graduate School (see address above).*

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