As a regional comprehensive university, our focus is on masters level programs and applied doctoral programs in high-demand areas. The Graduate School at Western Carolina University offers more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs, designed with three things in mind: quality, flexibility, and affordability.
Semester | Deadline |
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Fall - Priority | April 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not required
Submitted through the online application:
Please visit the DNP Admissions page for specific details on admission requirements:
Student Services
828.654.6510
wcunursing@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Summer | September 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
**IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION, UPDATED 8/18/20**
For this admission cycle owing to the difficulties experienced by some candidates attempting to take the exam, the GRE requirement will be waived. However if you have taken the exam, please submit your scores for consideration. We also want to announce a change in our usual interview structure for this cycle only. While in-person interviews are encouraged, we understand the logistical problems associated with travelling at this time. Hence, every interview will have the option to be done remotely (via Zoom or similar) if candidates wish.
GRE – Graduate Record Exam. A combined score of 300 or higher is recommended. WCU
School Code - 5897
Submitted through the online application:
Please visit the DNP - Nurse Anesthesia Admissions page for specific details on admission requirements:
Graduate Program Director
Jonathan Campbell, Ph.D.
jmcampbell@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall 2020 | January 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE – official score report from test administration within the last five years, documenting
GRE scores at the 50th percentile or higher on both Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative
Reasoning sections (preferred criteria). WCU School Code 5897
Location: Biltmore Park Instructional Site, Asheville and Online
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Complete applications are reviewed after the deadline passes
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Jess Weiler
828.777.6734
jrweiler@wcu.edu
Student Services Specialist
Denise Royer
828.227.3325
droyer@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Summer | February 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Starting 2020, WCU's Ed.D. program no longer requires a GRE score as part of the application
Location: Cullowhee - WCU Main Campus and Biltmore Park, Asheville
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Applicants must:
University Program Specialist
Linda Donaldson
828.227.2290
donaldson@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
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Fall | September 1 |
More information can be found on our PTCAS PROGRAM PROFILE
Complete the online application and pay the $65 application fee
Please Note: Do not submit any other admission materials with your WCU "Apply Yourself"
Application. This includes transcripts, recommendations, test scores, etc.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Susan Swanger
828.227.3525
swanger@wcu.edu
Graduate Programs Manager
Kelly McIntyre, M.P.A.
828.654.6533
kumcintyre@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of the Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of the Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of the Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the
Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Ashley Thrasher, LAT, ATC
828.227.3511
abthrasher@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
SUMMER 2020 |
EARLY DECISION - OCT. 15 FINAL - FEB. 1* |
*Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Not Required
The following are requirements for application to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. All of the following requirements must be submitted through ATCAS.
Although not required for admission, the following courses are recommended for students to take prior to starting the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program.
Complete the WCU online Graduate School Application and pay the $65 application fee
Please Note: Do not submit any other admission materials with your WCU "Apply Yourself" Application.
This includes transcripts, recommendations, test scores, etc. All application materials
are submitted through ATCAS.
Interviews are required for admission into the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Once applications are reviewed, qualified candidates will be invited to complete an interview with the athletic training faculty and selection committee. Interviews will be conducted on campus in early November and beginning of March. Online interviews will be conducted monthly for those that cannot come to campus
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Beverly Collins
Office: Natural Sciences 109
828.227.3663
collinsb@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall - Priority | March 1 |
Fall | One week prior to the start of term |
Spring - Priority | November 1 |
Spring | One week prior to the start of term |
Summer | One week prior to the start of term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
COVID-19 Update: GRE requirement will be waived for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 terms.
GRE – Combined verbal and math scores of 300 for consideration of full admission
To be eligible for consideration the applicant should have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (out of 4.00) or higher, an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Biology or related science from an accredited College or University
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Mariano Garrido-Lopez
828.227.2889
mglopez@wcu.edu
Graduate Programs Manager
Kelly McIntyre, M.P.A.
828.654.6533
kumcintyre@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall - Priority | March 15 |
Fall | July 15* |
Spring | November 15* |
*Applications may be accepted after this date with program approval
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GMAT or GRE
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Carmen Huffman
828.227.3682
chuffman@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall - Priority | MARCH 15 |
Fall | One week prior to the start of term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Students who are unable to take the GRE due to public health concerns should contact the program director for guidance.
GRE General Exam – WCU School Code - 5897. Other entrance exams may be considered
as a substitute for the GRE (GMAT, MCAT, DAT, PCAT)
Dr. Tracie Rice
Department Chair - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Western Carolina University
158 HHS Building
trice@wcu.edu
828.227.3378
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | February 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
An official score on CASPer exam (this is provided directly to Western from CASPer
following applicant testing/scoring) More information regarding this step will be posted soon!
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Bruce Gehrig
211 Belk Building
828.227.2201
ggehrig@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not required
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Melodie Frick
828.6546564
mhfrick@wcu.edu
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Leader
Dr. Russell C. Curtis
828.227.7310
curtis@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | February 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE General Exam – at least 150 on verbal or quantitative– writing score of 4. GRE
School Code: 5897
The test score requirement is waived if the applicant has:
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Melodie Frick
828.654.6564
mhfrick@wcu.edu
School Counseling Program Leader
Dr. Elizabeth Graves
828.654.6563
eggraves@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | February 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE General Exam – at least 150 on verbal or quantitative– writing score of 4. GRE School Code: 5897
The test score requirement is waived if the applicant has:
Program | Contact | |
---|---|---|
Suite 201 Advsing | Nicole Parton | nparton@wcu.edu |
Secondary/Special Subject Area Program Coordinator | Dr. Carrie Rogers | cbrogers@wcu.edu |
Biology | Dr. Beverly Collins | collinsb@wcu.edu |
Elementary/Middle Grades | Dr. Carrie Rogers | cbrogers@wcu.edu |
English | Dr. Paul Worley | pmworley@wcu.edu |
Social Sciences | Dr. Elizabeth McRae | mcrae@wcu.edu |
Special Education - Gifted & Mild to Moderate | Dr. Lisa Bloom | bloom@wcu.edu |
Special Education - Severe/Profound | Dr. Karena Cooper-Duffy | kcooper@wcu.edu |
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall |
One Week Prior to the Start of Term Elementary/Middle Grades: July 15 |
Spring |
One Week Prior to the Start of Term Elementary/Middle Grades: November 15 |
Summer |
One Week Prior to the Start of Term Elementary/Middle Grades: April 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE General Exam - required only for Biology and Social Sciences concentrations
If you already have a bachelor’s degree and would like to teach the subject you majored in, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) allows you to earn an advanced degree and a teaching license at the same time.
You may earn a license to teach science or math in grades 6-9; or science, math, or social sciences in grades 9-12. For grades K-12, you may earn a license to teach in art, special education adapted curriculum, or special education general curriculum.
Program | Contact | |
---|---|---|
Suite 201 Advsing | Nicole Parton | nparton@wcu.edu |
Special Education - General Curriculum | Dr. Lisa Bloom | bloom@wcu.edu |
Special Education - Adapted curriculum | Dr. Karena Cooper-Duffy | kcooper@wcu.edu |
STEM | Rachel Wike | rwike@wcu.edu |
TESOL | Rachel Wike |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE General Exam - required only for Biology and Social Sciences concentrations
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Laura Wright
lwright@wcu.edu
828.227.3927
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE General Exam – optional, but not required
The Graduate School at WCU accepts student applications throughout the year. It is recommended that applicants submit a completed application and all supporting materials at least four weeks prior to the start of first term. Nevertheless, it is best to apply early because limited seats are available each semester.
Graduate Program Director
Andrew J. Bobilya, Ph.D.
828.227.3326
ajbobilya@email.wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
FALL - PRIORITY FALL - FINAL |
February 1 June 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not required
Graduate Program Director
Tom Ashcraft, M.F.A.
828.227.7280
tdashcraft@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | February 1 |
Transcripts are submitted through the SlideRoom online application (see below).
Not required
Please Note: There is a two-part requirement for applications to be considered complete.
Submitted though SlideRoom online application
Please refer to SlideRoom for complete instructions and details.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Patrick Baron
828.227.3514
pbaron@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | April 19 |
Spring | October 15 |
NOTE: Different deadlines apply to the Dietetic Internship program.
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
COVID-19 Update: Standardized test requirement is waived for Spring 2021 applications.
Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, or LSAT) are required for applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.49 or lower. The test score requirement is waived if the applicant has an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher of if the applicant submits transcripts verifying prior graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. April Perry
828.227.3283
alperry@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall- Priority | March 1 |
*Occasionally, students are admitted who do not meet the priority deadline. Contact the Program Director for details.
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE - School Code #5897. The GRE is NOT required for applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Alexander Macaulay
828.227.3497
macaulay@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | April 15* |
Spring | October 15* |
*We accept applications after these dates, but those submitted beforehand receive priority consideration when it comes to assistantships and other funding opportunities
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
COVID- 19 Update: GRE requirement is waived for the Spring 2021 term
GRE General Exam – recommended a combined score of 300
Graduate Program Contact
Dr. Siham Lekchiri
828.227.2493
slekchiri@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | April 1 |
Spring | November 1 |
Summer | April 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
TEMPORARILY, DUE TO COVID-19 AND THE UNAVAILABILITY OF TESTING, STUDENTS MAY BE ADMITTED CONDITIONALLY WITH AN UG 3.0 AND THREE LETTERS OF PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATION. ADMITTED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE ONE SEMESTER TO COMPLETE THE GRE.
GRE General Exam – recommended scores 150 on Verbal Reasoning, 141 on Quantitative
Reasoning, 3.5 on Analytical Writing.
Only applicants who have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher will
be considered for conditional admission, which allows them to take classes for one
semester while preparing for and taking the GRE. All others need to submit GRE scores
in order to have their application considered. Applicants who already have earned
a graduate degree do not have to submit GRE scores.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Bethany Davidson
davidsonb@wcu.edu
Distance Programs Manager & Advisor
Alexandra Watson, M.P.A
828.227.3731
aowatson@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | July 15 (priority consideration*) |
Spring | November 15 (priority consideration*) |
Summer | March 15 (priority consideration*) |
*Applications received after the date for "Priority Consideration" might be processed, but it should be anticipated that the entry date could be delayed until the next semester
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE/GMAT/MAT - Optional - if deemed necessary to support an applicant's case beyond
other materials submitted
Required Items:
Preferred Items:
Additional Optional* Items:
*If deemed necessary to support an applicant's case beyond other materials submitted.
Student Services
828.654.6510
wcunursing@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall - Family Nurse Practitioner | February 15 |
Fall - Nurse Educator & Nurse Leadership | April 1 |
Spring - Nurse Educator & Nurse Leadership | October 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GMAT or GRE is not required.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Nathan Johnson
828.227.3711
jnjohnson@wcu.edu
Distance Programs Manager & Advisor
Alexandra Watson, M.P.A.
828.227.3731
aowatson@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | July 15 |
Spring | November 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructionsfor specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
While not required, applicants who wish to strengthen their applications may submit GRE or GMAT scores.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Jonathan Campbell
jmcampbell@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | March 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE - WCU School Code 5897
Graduate Program Director
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Heather Rimes
828.227.3494
hnrimes@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not Required
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Heidi Von Dohlen
828.227.3311
hbvondohlen@wcu.edu
Student Services Specialist
Denise Royer
828.227.3325
droyer@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | May 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not Required
Dr. Amy Murphy-Nugen
abmurphynugen@wcu.edu
828.227.3698
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | March 15 |
Summer - Advanced Standing (must have BSW) | January 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Heidi Grappendorf
828.227.7412
hgrappendorf@wcu.edu
Distance Programs Manager & Advisor
Alexandra Watson, M.P.A.
828.227.3731
aowatson@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | August 1 |
Spring | January 1 |
Summer | May 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
While not required, applicants who wish to strengthen their applications may submit GRE or GMAT scores
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Paul Yanik
828.227.2166 or 828.227.2775
pyanik@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Ethan Schilling
828.227.3324
ejschilling@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | FEBRUARY 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE General Exam – School Code 5897
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Ben Steere
828.227.2444
basteere@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE/GMAT not required
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Lisa Lefler
828.227.2164
llefler@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE/GMAT not required
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Jeffrey Lawson
828.227.3831
jlawson@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GRE/GMAT not required
Admissions requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a business, science or technology field with previous coursework in Calculus I-II (MATH 153 and 255 or equivalent), computer science or programming experience (CS 150 or MATH 340 or equivalent) and introductory statistics (MATH 270 or MATH 370 or equivalent).
Student Services
828.654.6510
wcunursing@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | February 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GMAT or GRE is not required.
Student Services
828.654.6510
wcunursing@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | April 1 |
Spring | October 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
GMAT or GRE is not required.
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Nathan Johnson
828.227.3711
jnjohnson@wcu.edu
Distance Programs Manager & Advisor
Alexandra Watson, M.P.A.
828.227.3731
aowatson@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | July 15 |
Spring | November 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
While not required, applicants who wish to strengthen their applications may submit GRE or GMAT scores.
Professor Beth Young, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
828.227.3842
llyoung@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
If required by program of study (Social Work, MSW or Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
The program requires 15 hours of coursework
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Paul Worley
828.227.3921
pmworley@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not required
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Erin Callahan
828.227.3925
eecallahan@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not required
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Sharon Dole
828.227.3282
dole@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not required
Three letters of recommendation
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Lisa Bloom
828.227.3288
bloom@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not required
Dr. Elizabeth Graves
828.654.6563
eggraves@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | April 1 |
Spring | November 1 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not required
Additional materials to submit with the online application
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Heidi Von Dohlen
828.227.3311
hbvondohlen@wcu.edu
Student Services Specialist
Denise Royer
828.227.3325
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | May 15 |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online
application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not Required
Graduate School
828.227.7398
grad@wcu.edu
Semester | Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Spring | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
Summer | One Week Prior to the Start of Term |
A transcript from each college or university attended must be uploaded with the online application. Do not send transcripts to Western Carolina University. Refer to the Application Instructions for specific instructions and for international transcript instructions.
Not Required