School of Graduate Studies

The School of Graduate Studies exemplifies North Carolina A&T State University's tradition of excellence in learning, discovery and engagement. We are proud of our unique approach to the graduate enterprise that comprises the combined efforts of an intercultural faculty and staff, a diverse student population, and an unparalleled research and learning experience.

In 2012, the US News and World Report recognized and ranked the following graduate programs at A&T: Information Technology was ranked 7th in faculty credentials, 15th in student services and technology, and 19th in student engagement and accreditation; Industrial and Systems Engineering was ranked 56th; and Social Work (joint with UNCG) was ranked 104th.

Our state of the art research centers and facilities include the NASA Center for Aviation Safety, the NSF Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials, the NOAA-Interdisciplinary Scientific Environmental Technology Center, the Center for Post-Harvest Technologies, the Interdisciplinary Center for Entrepreneurship and E-Business and the recently established Joint School for Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. An overview of our research can be gleaned by downloading our research brochure.

We offer a variety of financial assistance options for graduate study as described on our website. We offer twenty nine master’s and seven doctoral degree programs as well as a number of certificate programs in collaboration with the following schools and colleges: School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Economics, School of Education, College of Engineering, School of Technology, and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. I encourage you to download our graduate school brochure for an overview of our program offerings.

I invite you to explore the Graduate Studies website for more information on our academic programs, research opportunities, admission processes, and financial assistance. Please don't hesiste to call us at (336) 285-2366 or email us at if you have any questions. Apply Now!

I look forward to receiving your application for admission to one of our graduate programs.

Best wishes.

Sanjiv Sarin, Ph.D PE
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and
Dean, School of Graduate Studies

N.C. A&T AND GTCC SIGN ENGINEERING CO-ADMISSION AGREEMENTN.C. A&T and Guilford Technical Community College have announced a new joint partnership that will give GTCC students an opportunity to apply for joint admission to N.C. A&T’s College of Engineering beginning in fall 2013.

MR. A&T CROWNED MR. HBCUReginald Nathaniel Johnson has served as Mr. North Carolina A&T State University for the 2012-13 academic year. Last month, he added another title and crown to his collection.

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The College of Engineering ranks No. 1 for the number of degrees awarded to African Americans
U.S. News and World Report ranks the COE in the top third of the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
N.C. A&T is the home of the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center (ERC)
SAES brought in more than $20 million in research grant funding
The School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (SAES) is the largest among the nation’s HBCUs
F.D. Bluford Library is one of the region's premier research libraries
The Master of Science in Information (MSIT) Online Program is ranked No. 7 by U.S. News & World Report

A&T had ninety-eight student athletes earn a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher for the 2011-2012 academic year
Freshmen Janay Ferrell placed seventh at the Robert Shumke HBCU Classic
Track and Field sprinter Jarrell Elliott qualified for the Olympic trials
Aggie baseball player Xavier Macklin was drafted in the 12th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft
Aggies will host the 2013 Junior National Olympics
N.C. A&T long jumper Shakia Forbes became the first Aggie female to earn All-American honors in a field event
North Carolina A&T has had 16 players drafted to the major leagues

The College of Arts and Sciences awards one-third of the university’s degrees each year
University Choir has performed for President Obama at the White House
The Music Program has been fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1991
A&T Jazz Ensemble to release its first professional CD - Jazz Preeminence
Theatre program to perform at the regionally acclaimed "Center Stage Theatre" in Baltimore, Maryland
A&T Lyceum Series brings provocative, culturally diverse programming to the campus and community
Travis W. Alexander has been named National Conductor for the 105 Voices Of History National Concert Choir