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.
School of Graduate Studies
Committed to "Truth and Service," amplified by Eagle Excellence, and braced by the Eagle Promise.
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 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.
Applications for admission to Graduate School at NCCU can be submitted online using the ApplyYourself online application system, making application a pain-free process!
Check for application deadline updates for upcoming admitting terms.
New Graduate Student Orientation
The New Graduate Student Orientation will be held on January 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
NC Residency for Tuition Purposes
If you intend to claim NC 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.
1,372
Master's Students
372
Doctoral Professional Practice Students
16
Doctoral Research/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.
NC Central offers financial assistance in the form of Graduate Tuition Awards and Graduate Tuition Remissions.
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 path.
