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Graduate Program Application Deadlines
Below you'll find the application deadlines for the Graduate Programs at WCU. Please review your program's requirements closely and note that some programs admit new students only once per year. It is best to submit your application early and all required materials must be received prior to the deadline in order for your application to be considered for admission.
If you have any questions, please contact us at grad@wcu.edu or 828.227.7398.
Program Deadlines
| Program | Admission Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | M.Acc | Fall Spring Summer |
August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| Athletic Training | M.S.A.T. | Summer - Early Decision Summer |
October 15 February 1* |
| Biology | M.S. | Fall - Priority Fall Spring Summer |
March 31 August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| Business Administration | M.B.A. | Fall - Priority Fall Spring |
April 5 June 30 November 15 |
| Chemistry | M.S, | Fall - Priority Fall Spring Summer |
March 15 August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | M.S. | Fall | February 15 |
| Construction Management | M.C.M. | Fall Spring Summer |
August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| Counseling - Clinical Mental Health | M.S | Fall Summer |
February 1 |
| Counseling - School | M.A.Ed. | Fall Summer |
February 1 |
| Counseling - Professional School Counseling | Licensure | Fall Spring Summer |
April 1 November 1 February 1 |
| Education - Comprehensive Education | M.A.Ed. | Fall Spring Summer |
August 1 January 1 May 1 |
|
Education - Comprehensive Education | M.A.Ed. Elementary/Middle Grades |
Fall Spring Summer |
July 15 November 15 April 15 |
| Education - Comprehensive Education | M.A.T. | Fall Spring Summer |
August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| Educational Leadership | ED.D. | Summer | February 15 |
| Experiential Outdoor Education | M.S. | Fall | June 1 |
| Engineering Technology | M.S. | Fall Spring Summer |
August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| English | M.A. | Fall Spring Summer |
August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| Fine Arts | M.F.A. | Fall | February 1 |
| Health Sciences | M.H.S. | Fall Spring |
April 19 October 15 |
| Higher Education Student Affairs | M.Ed. | Fall | March 1 |
| History | M.A. | Fall - Priority Fall Spring - Priority Spring Summer |
April 15 August 1 October 15 January 1 May 1 |
| Human Resources | M.S. | Fall Spring Summer |
April 1 November 1 April 1 |
| Innovation Leadership & Entrepreneurship | M.E. | Fall Spring Summer |
August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| Nursing | D.N.P. | Fall | April 1 |
| Nursing | D.N.P. Nurse Anesthesia | Summer | September 15 |
| Nursing | D.N.P Family Nurse Practitioner | Summer | January 1 |
| Nursing - Nurse Educator & Nurse Leadership | M.S.N | Fall Spring |
April 1 October 1 |
| Nursing - Nurse Educator | Post Master's Certificate | Fall Spring |
April 1 October 1 |
| Physical Therapy | DPT | Fall | October 1 |
| Project Management | M.P.M |Post-baccalaureate Certificate | Fall Spring |
July 15 November 15 |
| Psychology - Clinical | M.A. | Fall | March 1 |
| Psychology - School | S.S.P. | Fall | February 1 |
| Psychology - Psy.D. | Fall | January 15 |
| Public Affairs | M.P.A. | Fall Spring Summer |
August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| School Administration | M.S.A. |Post Master's Certif. | Fall | May 15 |
| Social Work | M.S.W. | Fall Summer - Advanced Standing |
March 15 January 15 |
| Sport Management | M.S. | Fall Spring Summer |
August 1 January 1 May 1 |
| * Late applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
