1. Applications for fall admission should be at the Graduate School by April 1.
2. Applications for spring admission should be at the Graduate School by Nov. 1.
3. With satisfactory grades and recommendations, students may take up to six semester hours prior to submitting official GRE scores. Such students have conditional program status.
4. Students with good grades who do not test well on the GRE may be admitted to the HR Program on a provisional basis.
5. In some cases GMAT test scores may be substituted for GRE scores.
If you have the desire and the ability to do graduate-level work, we are committed to helping you earn your Master's Degree in Human Resources at Western Carolina University. There's no time like the present to get the ball rolling! By following a few simple steps you will soon be on your way to earning the degree of your dreams.
Admission Criteria
To be admitted to the program; you must have:
- earned an undergraduate degree from a fully accredited university,
- maintained a 3.0 (B) GPA on your last 60 semester hours,
- achieved at least a combined verbal and analytical score of 900 and a writing score of 3.5 on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
You must also submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can vouch for your scholarly abilities and good work habits.
Prospective students with strong grade point averages and references may be allowed to enter the program with "conditional status" and take up to two courses before GRE scores are submitted.
Apply Today!
Application deadlines are April 1 and November 1. Follow the steps below to apply:
| Step 1: |
Access and complete the online Application Form to the Graduate School. |
| Step 2: | Download and distribute Recommendations Forms (PDF) to three references. |
| Step 3: | Download and mail to all colleges you have attended copies of Transcript Request Forms (PDF). Request all official transcripts be mailed directly to Graduate School (see address above) |
| Step 4: | Take the GRE (general test only) at a Sylvan Learning Center near your home. Have scores mailed directly to the Graduate School (see address above).* |
| Step 5: | If you are seeking a Graduate Assistantship, please read the following information and contact the following individuals. |
*International applicants must also take the TOEFL exam and complete additional forms. They should also contact WCU's International Programs & Services Office.