Academic Requirements

WCU looks for students who demonstrate a strong academic record and significant experience in their proposed fields of study. Requirements include:
 
• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Your undergraduate academic background should relate to your proposed graduate study. Some departments may accept students who do not have appropriate undergraduate credentials. You may be required to take undergraduate courses to build your competency in your field.

• A satisfactory undergraduate academic record and acceptable scores on standardized graduate test for the program selected (e.g., GRE, GMAT).

At WCU, we welcome students with diverse educational backgrounds. We’ve designed our application process with the goal of evaluating your academic achievements in context.

Minimum admission requirements include:

• A bachelor's degree
• GRE, GMAT, or other standardized test results (Check your academic program for specific requirements.)
• Competence in English demonstrated by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Additional Departmental Requirements

• Counseling Program: Goal Statement and Resumé Instructions
• Nursing Program: Additional Application
• Physical Therapy Program: Supplemental Material
• Psychology (School, Clinical, and Experimental) Program: As part of the application process, the Psychology department requires a personal statement that describes the applicant's goals and objectives in pursuing a graduate degree in psychology. Please type your personal statement, and mail it to the Graduate School along with your other application materials.
• Social Work Program: Additional Application Requirements