Graduate study at North Carolina Central University provides qualified individuals seeking advanced degrees with a broader, deeper and more thorough acquaintance with scholarship and research in their chosen field. Click below to select and access the application that best matches your student type and academic goals.
Selecting the right graduate program for your educational and professional goals is key. View our graduate programs, learn how to apply and stay informed with the latest updates.
The admissions process and application deadlines are different for international applicants. Learn more about how you should apply for graduate admissions.
A visiting (non-degree seeking) graduate student is considered a special student who desires to enroll in an NCCU graduate course without being admitted to a graduate degree program.
Transfer of graduate credits from another institution may be considered if the following criteria are met.
Applicants seeking admission to the Law School must apply through the School of Law.
If you intend to claim North Carolina Residency for tuition purposes (meaning you expect to pay the in-state tuition rate), please be advised that residency is no longer determined by universities in the UNC System.
View our Graduate Admissions Viewbook to learn more about the graduate admissions process, our graduate program offerings, resources and more!
Take a virtual tour of our campus with the YouVisit Virtual Experience!
An annual online event where prospective students can explore current NCCU graduate program offerings, learn about the admissions process, and receive information on financial aid, while connecting with faculty, staff, and current students through presentations and live Q&A sessions.
Contact the Admissions Team
Alston, Kiera
Int. Director of Graduate, Admissions, Recruitment, & Marketing
Graduate Studies
Love, Lauren
Graduate Admissions Specialist
Graduate Studies
Wiggins, Tariq
Graduate Admissions Specialist
Graduate Studies
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Taylor Education Building, Room 123A 
919-530-6718