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2010-2011 APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION
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Welcome to the North Carolina A&T State University Graduate Online Application
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A message from the campus:
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Dear Applicant:
We are very pleased that you have chosen the School of Graduate Studies at North Carolina A&T State University to pursue your academic studies. The mission of the School of Graduate Studies is to foster excellence in all facets of the graduate enterprise at North Carolina A&T State University, including the admission of highly qualified students, maintenance and development of graduate programs, enhancement of graduate faculty and development of the graduate enterprise.
North Carolina A&T State University is a land-grant university, which provides opportunities for advanced study to qualified individuals who wish to improve their knowledge and skills. We offer over 50 fields of study in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, School of Business and Economics, School of Education, School of Technology, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The School of Graduate Studies offers Master of Science, Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Technology Management, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of School Administration, a Joint Master of Social Work with UNCG, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in a unique approach to the graduate enterprise that comprises the combined efforts of an intercultural faculty and staff, a diverse student population, and unequaled research and learning opportunities. We hope you will take the first step towards your future by completing and submitting this on-line application.
Again, thank you for your interest in the School of Graduate Studies at North Carolina A&T State University. For further information and to view the Graduate Catalog, please visit our website at http://www.ncat.edu/~gradsch/. We look forward to receiving your application to one of our graduate programs at North Carolina A&T State University.
Sincerely,
Kenneth H. Murray, Ph.D., PE
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
and Interim Dean of Graduate Studies
Please Note: Application for Fall 2011 admission into the Joint Master of Social Work (JMSW) program will open June 15, 2010. For more information about the program and for specific application instructions, please visit the program website at www.jmsw.org or e-mail jmswprogram@gmail.com. |
Last updated: 6/14/2010 5:01:00 PM ET
Application Procedures
| Applicants who are applying to the Joint Masters of Social Work Program, please click here for separate application instructions. | |
After reading the instructions, please complete the online application as thoroughly as possible. Your failure to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information on this application will be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission, or dismiss you after enrollment. When you are finished, click the 'SUBMIT' button on the left column of any application screen. Print the application agreement statement that appears after you submit the application. Return the printed application agreement statement with a nonrefundable fee of $45 to North Carolina A&T State University.
Instructions for U.S. citizens
- Application: Mail the application agreement statement and a $45 nonrefundable fee to the School of Graduate Studies, 120 Gibbs Hall, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411. The fee must be in the form of a personal check, certified check, or money order made payable to North Carolina A&T State University. Cash will not be accepted.
- Transcripts: Request two (2) official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Transcripts are considered official when received in a sealed envelope from each institution.
- Graduate Test Scores: Applicants’ test scores must be forwarded directly to North Carolina A&T State University by the official testing service or agency. Please refer to the
 Graduate Catalog and/or visit our website to determine the required test scores for each academic department. Student-supplied copies of the test scores are not considered official. The School Code is 5003. Official test scores are reportable for a period of five years from the date of the exam.
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit three (3) Letters of Recommendation from persons familiar with your academic work. Whenever possible, one of these forms should be completed by the chairperson of your undergraduate or graduate major department or a faculty adviser. Letters of recommendation will be accepted in lieu of or in conjunction with the forms.
- Letter of Intent: Submit a personal statement describing career goals, research interests and a list of publications, experience, academic honors and organizations. Although it is not required by all academic departments, admission committees consider this statement to be a document that strongly supports the application for admission.
- Résumé: A résumé is required if you are interested in receiving financial support via University fellowships and assistantships, departmental assistantships and fellowships and other awards sponsored through federal, state, and private grants and contracts.
- The application and all supporting documents should be filed as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing by both the academic program and the graduate school. The application and all supporting documents must be received by the graduate school no later than July 1 for fall, November 1 for spring, and April 1 for summer sessions. Some programs have an earlier deadline; therefore applicants are responsible for contacting the academic department for specific deadline information. Applicants also can refer to the North Carolina A&T State University Graduate Catalog and/or visit our website to determine the specific deadlines for the programs.
- Students who choose not to complete the application process or do not enroll for the semester in which they are applying may request to defer their application and supporting documents up to one year. After one year, students are required to complete the entire application process again.
Instructions for International Applicants
- Application: Mail the application agreement statement and a $45 nonrefundable fee to the School of Graduate Studies, 120 Gibbs Hall, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411. The fee must be in the form of a personal check, certified check, or money order made payable to North Carolina A&T State University. Cash will not be accepted.
- Transcripts: Request two (2) official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Transcripts are considered official when received in a sealed envelope from each institution.
- Transcripts Evaluations: A course-by-course transcript evaluation must be requested by the applicant through one of two external agencies; Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (www.ece.org) or World Education Services (www.wes.org). Evaluations must be forwarded by the agency directly to the School of Graduate Studies, 120 Gibbs Hall, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411.
- TOEFL Scores: Official TOEFL scores must be at least 550 or better (213 computer-based score) for students whose native language is other than English. Please have the scores submitted directly to the School of Graduate Studies.
- Graduate Test Scores: Applicants' test scores must be forwarded directly to North Carolina A&T State University by the official testing service or agency. Please refer to the Graduate Catalog and/or visit our website to determine the required test scores for each academic department. Student-supplied copies of the test scores are not considered official.
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit three (3) Letters of Recommendation from persons familiar with your academic work. Whenever possible, one of these forms should be completed by the chairperson of your undergraduate or graduate major department or a faculty adviser. Letters of recommendation will be accepted in lieu of or in conjunction with the forms.
- Letter of Intent: Submit a personal statement describing career goals, research interests and a list of publications, experience, academic honors and organizations. Although it is not required by all academic departments, admission committees consider this statement to be a document that strongly supports the application for admission.
- If enrolled as a student at North Carolina A&T State University, please attach a listing of the courses in progress.
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 School of Graduate Studies 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 or isso@ncat.edu.
The application and all supporting documents should be filed as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing by both the academic program and the graduate school. The graduate school encourages international students to submit the application and all supporting documents no later than April 1 for fall admission and September 1 for spring admission. Applicants interested in summer sessions must contact the International Students and Scholars Office. Some programs have an earlier deadline; therefore applicants are responsible for contacting the academic department for specific deadline information. Applicants also can refer to the North Carolina A&T State University Graduate Catalog and/or visit our website to determine the specific deadlines for the programs.
Students who choose not to enroll for the semester in which they are applying may request to defer their application and supporting documents up to one year. After one year, students are required to complete the entire application process again.
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Verification of North Carolina Residence for Tuition Purposes
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
School of Graduate Studies
120 Gibbs Hall
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
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