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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 GradAdmissions@wcu.edu or 828.227.7398
Program Deadlines
| Program | Admission Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | M.Acc |
FallSpringSummer |
August 1December 15April 1 |
| Art (Fine Arts) | M.F.A. |
Fall |
February 1 |
| Athletic Training | M.S.A.T. |
Summer |
February 1 |
| Biology | M.S. |
FallSpring |
August 1December 1 |
| Business Administration | M.B.A |
FallSpring |
August 1December 15 |
| Chemistry | M.S. |
FallSpring |
June 1December 1 |
| Cherokee Studies Certificate |
FallSpring |
August 1December 1 |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | M.S. |
Fall |
February 1 |
| Construction Management | M.C.M. |
FallSpringSummer |
August 1December 1May 1 |
| Counseling - Clinical Mental Health | M.S |
FallSummer |
February 1 |
| Counseling - School | M.A.Ed. |
FallSummer |
February 1 |
| Counseling - Professional School Counseling | Licensure |
FallSpring |
April 1November 1 |
| Data Science Certificate |
FallSpringSummer |
August 1December 1May 1 |
| Education - Comprehensive Education | M.A.Ed. |
FallSpringSummer |
August 1December 1May 1 |
|
Education - Comprehensive Education | M.A.Ed. Elementary/Middle Grades |
FallSpringSummer |
August 1December 1May 1 |
| Education - Comprehensive Education | M.A.T. |
FallSpringSummer |
August 1December 1May 1 |
| Education - Special Education Certificates |
FallSpringSummer |
August 1December 1May 1 |
|
Education - STEM Education Certificate |
FallSpringSummer |
August 1December 1May 1 |
| Educational Leadership | ED.D. |
Summer |
February 1 |
| Experiential Outdoor Education | M.S. |
Fall |
June 1 |
| Engineering Technology | M.S. |
FallSpring |
August 1December 1 |
| English | M.A. |
FallSpring |
August 1December 1 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | D.N.P |
Summer |
Priority: October 1Final: February 1 |
| Health Sciences | M.H.S. |
FallSpring |
May 1November 1 |
| Higher Education Student Affairs | M.Ed. |
Fall |
Priority: March 1Final: June 1 |
| History | M.A. |
FallSpring |
August 1December 1 |
| Human Resources | M.S. |
FallSpringSummer |
April 1November 1April 1 |
| Innovation Leadership & Entrepreneurship | M.E. |
FallSpring |
August 1December 15 |
| Nurse Anesthesia | D.N.P. |
Summer |
October 1 |
| Nursing Practice | D.N.P. |
Summer |
April 1 |
| Nursing - Nurse Educator & Nurse Leadership | M.S.N |
FallSpring |
July 1December 1 |
| Nursing - Nurse Educator | Post Master's Certificate |
FallSpring |
July 1December 1 |
| Physical Therapy | DPT |
Fall |
October 1 |
| Project Management | M.P.M |
Fall
|
August 1
|
| Project Management | Post-baccalaureate Certificate |
Fall
|
August 1
|
| Psychology - Clinical | M.A. |
Fall |
March 1 |
| Psychology - School | S.S.P. |
Fall |
February 1 |
| Psychology - Psy.D. |
Fall |
February 1 |
| Public Affairs | M.P.A. |
FallSpringSummer |
August 1December 1May 1 |
| Public School Leadership | Post Master's Certificate |
Fall |
May 1 |
| School Administration | M.S.A. |
Fall |
May 1 |
| Social Work | M.S.W. |
FallSummer - Advanced Standing |
April 1February 1 |
| Sport Management | M.S. |
FallSpring |
August 1December 15 |
| Technical and Professional Writing Certificate |
FallSpring |
August 1December 1 |
