Welcome to the School of Graduate Studies
The School of Graduate Studies prepares professionals to advance in their careers while working alongside faculty and professionals to develop strategic critical-thinking skills.
New Graduate Student Orientation
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) will be hosting virtual welcome orientation sessions for all new incoming students. Orientation is required. You will need to attend our orientation session as well as any orientation that your program is hosting. If you do not know if your program has a program-specific orientation, please check with your program.
Applying for Graduate School at NCCU
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.
Graduate Degree Programs
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.
Graduate Admissions
Applications for admission to Graduate School at NCCU can be submitted online using the online application system, making application a pain-free process!
International Applicants
The deadline dates and process for international applicants are different. Learn more about how you should apply for graduate admissions.
North Carolina Residency for Tuition Purposes
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.
1,542
Master Degree Students
391
Doctoral Professional Practice Students
20
Doctoral Research and Scholarship Students
Funding Your Graduate Education
Funding your graduate education is as important as selecting the right graduate program. NCCU offers enrolled students financial support through graduate assistantships and tuition awards and remissions.
Assistantships involve providing instructional support, administrative support or supervised teaching or research to the University.
NCCU offers financial assistance in the form of graduate tuition awards and graduate tuition remission.
Additional sources of funding include scholarships, loans and grants, providing a variety of ways to fund your future!
Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association is your voice on campus! Connect with us to learn about the many resources available to you and our upcoming events.
Professional Development
As part of its mission, the NCCU School of Graduate Studies provides professional development programs to help graduate students "Take the Lead" on their career paths.
Graduate Admissions Viewbook
View our Graduate Admissions Viewbook to learn more about the graduate admissions process, our graduate program offerings, resources and more!
YouVisit Virtual Experience
Experience the sloping hills and verdant green of North Carolina Central University. Discover special places on campus — including our classrooms, laboratories, residence halls and more. Our virtual tour is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed from the comfort of your home.
Students, Faculty and Staff and Alumni
View information for newly admitted and continuing graduate students.
Contact Us
- Main Office Phone Number | 919-530-7396
- Admissions Team | [email protected]
- Enrolled Students Team | [email protected]
- Graduate Student Association | [email protected]
- General Questions | [email protected]