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Graduate Admissions Application Instructions

We are pleased that you are considering North Carolina A&T State University for pursuing graduate studies.  Your application and admission to graduate programs at North Carolina A&T State University consists of a departmental evaluation followed by a final review of all your original documents by the Graduate School. 

All programs require the graduate admission application, application fee, transcripts and recommendation letters.  Most programs also require a personal statement and graduate test scores.  Some programs have additional requirements such as an on-campus interview.  See Programs for requirements specific to each program.  The application for admission and supporting documents must be submitted online (see below for a link to our application portal).  Please note that satisfying minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission; admissions decisions are often based on a competitive evaluation and sometimes limited by capacity constraints.  Please see below for a general list of admission requirements:

Application Deadlines

Priority Deadline*
Fall: Mar 1.  Spring: Sep 1.  Summer: N/A
*Priority Deadline: The date by which complete applications must be submitted to receive priority review for merit based graduate awards and for admission to space constrained graduate programs. Applications received after the priority deadline will be processed but will be given consideration based on availability of funds and/or space in the program.

General Deadline for Domestic Applicants**
Fall: Jul 1.  Spring: Nov 1.  Summer: Apr 1
** General Deadline: The date by which all application materials including original documents must be received by the graduate school for admission decision.

General Deadline for International Applicants**
Fall: Jun 1. Spring: Oct 1. Summer: N/A

Some academic programs have earlier deadlines, in which case your complete application must be submitted by the posted departmental deadline.  

Furthermore, some programs admit students only during specified semesters.  Requests to change admission term sought (i.e, fall, summer, spring) are not guaranteed following admission decision. Please consult interested program if you are uncertain which term to select. Programs with unavailable admission semesters or with earlier general deadlines for all domestic and international applicants are listed below:

MSW in Social Work (Joint NCA&T - UNCG program)
Fall: Jan 15 ( 2 year Full Time program only). Spring: No admissions. Summer (Advanced Standing program Only): Jan 15

MS in Mental Health Counseling
Students admitted only in fall

MS In School Counseling
Students admitted only in fall

PhD in Leadership Studies
Students admitted only in fall

See our list of academic programs for your intended program to view specific program deadlines.

Post Baccalaureate Studies (PBS): the deadline for non-degree seeking or PBS applications is one week prior to start of classes.  Please note that the PBS option is not available to international students on F-1 visa.  Furthermore, federal financial aid is not available for PBS students.

Readmits: the deadline for readmission applications for those students who have been away for less than one year is one week prior to start of classes.

Departmental Evaluation

Please submit the following documents as early as possible.  It is strongly recommended that documents be received on or before the Graduate School’s Priority Deadlines (March 1 for fall admissions and September 1 for spring admissions).  Some programs may have an earlier deadline; therefore applicants are responsible for contacting the academic department for specific deadline information.  Applications received before priority deadline will receive full consideration for financial assistance opportunities.  See “Financial Information” link on the Prospective Students tab on the Graduate School’s website for more information on financial assistance opportunities. Applications received after the priority deadline will be processed but will only be considered for admission on a “space-available” basis.

1. Online application (see link below) for admission to the Graduate School.  The application is also accessible from the Graduate School’s website.  Apply Now!
   
   
2. Application fee: Non-refundable application processing fee of $45.  Payment can be made in the in the form of a check, money order, or certified check payable to North Carolina A&T State University.  Credit card payments are accepted via the Treasurer’s Office (+1.336.334.7721).  If paying through the Treasurer’s Office, please send a copy of the receipt to the Graduate School.
   
   
3. Transcripts: One unofficial copy of your transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
   
   a)      Applicants with English language transcripts from US colleges/universities (including NC A&T attendees) or from international colleges/universities with grades on a US equivalent 4.0 scale that also include cumulative GPA should simply upload a copy of the transcript.
   
   b)     Applicants with English language transcripts but on non-US equivalent grading scale should upload a copy of the transcript accompanied by an unofficial course-by-course conversion to US 4.0 scale and an equivalent cumulative GPA on 4.0 scale using the following online service: http://www.foreigncredits.com.
   
   c)      Applicants with transcripts in a language other than English will be required to submit a translation and course-by-course evaluation performed by an approved agency (either Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), Inc. <www.ece.org> or World Education Services (WES) <www.wes.org>).
   
   
4. Recommendations: Three recommendations are expected.  The recommendation form is accessible from the application portal.  Letters of recommendation may be uploaded in addition to the online recommendation forms.  Admissions committees prefer to see recommendations from current or former professors and/or supervisors at your place of work.
   
   
5. One unofficial copy of graduate test scores (GRE/GMAT) if required by the program.
   
   
6. Personal statement of interest in the program, as required.  The statement should describe career goals, research interests and a list of publications, experience, academic honors, and organizations tailored to program of interest for review by the admission committee.
   
   
7. Unofficial TOEFL, IELTS or PTE language proficiency scores: TOEFL/IELTS/PTE language proficiency scores are not required if you received an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited US college or university or from a college or university located in a country with English as an official language and the language of instruction in higher education (see list of countries below that are exempt from TOEFL/IELTS/PTE).  Otherwise, a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score is required. 

Please send us a copy of your language proficiency score (we require at least 79 TOEFL IBT), or IELTS score (6.5 or better is required) or PTE score (a minimum 53 is required).  Please note that TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores are reportable for a period of two years from the date of the exam.  If the scores are older than two years, the student must re-take the exam.

8. Additional requirements as indicated in Programs.

Based on the information provided by you and the recommendation of your intended program’s admission committee, the Graduate School will inform you whether or not you are recommended for admission.  Your admission will be contingent on the Graduate School receiving official transcripts, test scores and other documentation by the posted deadline (see below for application deadlines).  It is important to note that the admission decision may be withdrawn if you fail to submit official evidence of meeting the minimum admission criteria for the intended program or do not submit the remaining documents in a timely manner.  The remaining required documents for admission decision are listed below:

Final review

 
The completed application materials for fall admissions should be received by the Graduate School no later than July 1 for domestic applicants (June 1 for international applicants).  For spring admissions, completed application materials should be received by November 1 for domestic students (October 1 for international applicants).  Finally, for summer admissions, completed application materials should be received by April 1 for domestic students (March 1 for international applicants).  Some programs may have an earlier deadline; therefore applicants are responsible for contacting the academic department for specific deadline information.

1. Transcripts: One official transcript of all academic record in a sealed envelope from each college or university attended should be sent from the issuing agency directly to the Graduate School office.
   
   

a)      Applicants who enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University after 2000 are not required to submit their North Carolina A&T transcript.

b)      Applicants with English language transcripts from US colleges/universities or from international colleges/universities will be required to have the official transcript(s) sent directly from the registrar or equivalent authority to the Graduate School.

c)      Applicants with transcripts in a language other than English will be required to have the translation and course-by-course evaluation performed by an approved agency (either Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), Inc. <www.ece.org> or World Education Services (WES) <www.wes.org>) and the official copy transmitted directly to the Graduate School.

2. Official graduate test scores as appropriate for intended program.  Please request that the official testing service or agency sends your scores directly to the School of Graduate Studies, North Carolina A&T State University (school code GHD-4C-75 for GMAT/MBA, GHD-4C-85 for GMAT/Leadership Studies, and 5003 for GRE).  The scores must be current (no more than five years old).
   
   
3. Official TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Scores: TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores are not required if you received an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited US college or university or from a college or university located in a country with English as an official language and the language of instruction in higher education (see list of countries below that are exempt from TOEFL/IELTS/PTE).  Otherwise, a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score is required.  Please send us official TOEFL score (we require at least  79 or better internet-based score), or IELTS score (6.5 or better is required) or PTE Academic score (a minimum 53 is required).   Please have the scores submitted directly from the testing agency to the Graduate School.   Please note that TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores are reportable for a period of two years from the date of the exam.  If the scores are older than two years, the student must re-take the exam.
   
   
4. Criminal background verification if requested by the Graduate School.  If a background verification is required, your application is not considered complete until the background verification process has been completed.
   
   
5. Any remaining documents as noted in our correspondence to you, including pending recommendation letters, certifications, etc. as appropriate for your intended program.
   
   
6. International applicants are required to provide the University with verification that the required funds are available to support the proposed program of study.  The applicant must also provide information regarding current visa status.  Special forms to supply this information can be obtained from the Graduate School or by contacting the International Students and Scholars Office at 122 Murphy Hall, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411 or (336) 334-7551.  Please see more information at www.ncat.edu/%7eisso/admissions/process.html.

The Graduate School will certify the original transcript(s), test scores and other required documentation as listed above.  Upon satisfactory certification, you will be formally admitted and notified.  If required documentation if not received by the deadline or if the transcripts or test scores are not certified by the Graduate School, the admission decision will be rescinded and you will be notified accordingly.

Request for Admission Term or Application Term Changes

Applicants who wish to change the term to which they have applied may request in writing to update their application to the new term. After one academic year, applicants will be required to complete the entire application process again. Documents older than one year may not be considered
 
Admitted students who have been offered admission and choose not to enroll for the term to which they were admitted may request in writing to defer their admission up to one academic year from admission. If an admitted applicant does not enroll after one academic year, the applicant may be required to complete the entire application process again.
All documents submitted to the Graduate School will be retained and will not be returned to the applicant nor released to a third party.

Please submit all paper documents in a sealed envelope to:

The Graduate School
North Carolina A&T State University
1601 E. Market Street
120 Gibbs Hall
Greensboro, NC 27411

Countries with English as an Official Language and the Language of Instruction in Higher Education:

1.    Anguilla	19.  Grenada	37.  Sierra Leone
2.    Antigua and Barbuda	20.  Guyana	38.  Singapore
3.    Australia	21.  Ireland, Northern	39.  Solomon Islands
4.    Bahamas	22.  Ireland, Republic of	40.  South Africa
5.    Barbados	23.  Jamaica	41.  St. Kitts and Nevis
6.    Belize	24.  Kenya	42.  St. Lucia
7.    Bermuda	25.  Lesotho	43.  St. Vincent and the Grenadines
8.    Botswana	26.  Liberia	44.  Swaziland
9.    British Virgin Islands	27.  Malawi	45.  Tanzania
10.  Cameroon	28.  Malta	46.  Tonga
11.  Canada (except Quebec)	29.  Mauritius	47.  Trinidad and Tobago
12.  Cayman Islands	30.  Montserrat	48.  Turks and Caicos Islands
13.  Dominica	31.  Namibia	49.  Uganda
14.  England	32.  New Zealand	50.  United Kingdom
15.  Fiji	33.  Nigeria	51.  Vanuatu
16.  Gambia	34.  Papua New Guinea	52.  Wales
17.  Ghana	35.  Scotland	53.  Zambia
18.  Gibraltar	36.  Seychelles	54.  Zimbabwe