Graduate School Application Guide
Pursue your passion. Advance your career.
Your graduate education is more than just earning a degree — it's about expanding your horizons, enhancing your expertise and unlocking new opportunities.
Whether you are looking to advance in your current field, pivot to a new career, or pursue knowledge on a topic you are passionate about, we offer a range of graduate degrees, certificates and non-degree programming to match your interests and goals.
Grad School Application Deadlines
*Application deadlines may vary by program. Some programs — including the M.S. in Child Life — have earlier deadlines for application submission than those listed below. Please refer to individual program websites for specific program application dates and admissions details.
| Application Term | Application Open Date | Priority Deadline | Final Day to Apply | Final Day to Pay Deposit |
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Fall Domestic | August 1 | February 1 | July 1 | July 31 |
Fall International | August 1 | December 1 | March 1 | June 1 |
Spring Domestic | January 1 | October 1 | November 30 | December 15 |
Spring International | January 1 | September 1 | October 15 | November 15 |
Summer Domestic | June 1 | December 1 | April 1 | May 1 |
Summer International | June 1 | December 1 | February 1 | March 1 |
Grad School Considerations
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Program Requirements
Admission decisions for specific programs are made by the admission committee for each program, consistent with all applicable policies of the Graduate School.
Program admissions committees may request information or materials to include any or all of the following requirements:
- Writing sample
- Statement of purpose/goals
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Interview
- Entrance exam/standardized test
Please review your program's admission requirements to determine any additional materials you may need to submit with your application.
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Entrance Exams (GRE, GMAT, Praxis, etc.)
Most ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate school programs do not require the GRE or other entrance exams.
However, certain programs in the Graduate School may require an entrance exam such as the GMAT, GRE or Praxis Core in order to be considered for admission or to be eligible for a Graduate School fellowship.
Review the Graduate School requirements for your specific program to determine if you need to submit entrance exam scores with your application.
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International Graduate Students
Welcome international students!
in addition to your graduate school application, international students will need to provide the following required documentation:- Passport: A copy of current, valid passport picture page must be uploaded with your application.
- U.S. Visa: A copy of current US visa (H or J type) or residency card.
(If you are seeking a student visa (F-1 type), the process will be managed by the Center for International Education.) - Undergraduate Transcripts
- English Proficiency Exam: If your primary language is not English and you have not earned a degree for a U.S. university, you will need to submit officialcopies of your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test proficiency exams to be considered for admission.
Your specific program may require additional materials or information. Please review your program requirements for specific admission information.
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Assistantships & Scholarships
The College offers a variety of funding opportunities including assistantships, scholarships, and grants. Explore opportunities on the Graduate School website funding page. Apply by the priority deadline for consideration.
Grad School Funding Opportunities
Learn More About Grad School Admissions
Explore application requirements, deadlines and resources on the graduate school website or contact us at gradstud@cofc.edu and let us help you on your path to admission.
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