Graduate Admissions

Winston-Salem State University welcomes applications from all persons holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college and possessing sound qualifications indicating the ability to pursue graduate study in their chosen field. Applications and inquiries regarding graduate degree programs visit: graduate/professional experience and graduate/professional programs.

Following are the general admission requirements the applicant must submit.

• A completed graduate application;
• Doctor of Physical Therapy applicants must apply through http://www.ptcas.org in lieu of submitting application to the university
• Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy applicants must apply through http://www.otcas.org in lieu of submitting application to the university
• A $50 non-refundable application processing fee;
• In sealed envelopes, one (1) official transcript from each college and university previously attended (those who graduate from WSSU do not need to provide WSSU transcripts as the Office of Admissions can retrieve them electronically);
• Three (3) letters of recommendation in support of applicant’s ability to pursue graduate work in the chosen degree program;
• A personal statement of applicant’s future career goals and plans;
• Required test scores for your chosen program (GRE, GMAT, MAT); and
• Other forms that may be required for your chosen program.

For applicants with post-baccalaureate studies, both undergraduate and graduate grade-point averages will be considered in determining eligibility for degree admission.

Required test scores must be within five years at the time of application.

Any applicant who supplies false or misleading information or conceals pertinent facts may be denied admission or, if already admitted, may be immediately dismissed from the university.

The program and the college or school offering the chosen degree program, evaluate all completed applications that are submitted. Applicants will be notified in writing of all admission decisions.