Admissions
At a Glance
How to Apply
14 days left to apply
Application Requirements
For a Master’s or graduate certificate program, you must submit:
- Completed online application
- Updated resumeÂ
- Bachelor’s degree transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable for admission; an official transcript is due by the start of the first course.)
- Non-refundable $50 application feeÂ
- Complete an admissions interviewÂ
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Interview
The Wake Forest SPS admission process also includes an interview component. You have two options for completing the interview. Both options will fulfill this requirement, and your chosen method is not a factor in our review of your application.
You can choose to complete the interview on your own by responding to prompts in writing, giving you the flexibility to complete this step at your convenience.
To complete the interview in writing, navigate to the interview form in your admissions portal.
You can choose to schedule a virtual interview with a member of our team if you prefer a one-on-one conversation.
To schedule a one-on-one interview with a member of our team, email spsadmissions@wfu.edu or call 1-877-523-8271.
Transcripts
Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution where you earned your bachelor’s degree. Your degree must be from a regionally accredited institution. You do not need to submit transcripts from prior institutions if those courses are already listed on your bachelor’s degree transcript.
To send your transcript electronically, the issuing institution can send e-transcript/certified documents directly to SPSAdm@wfu.edu. You can also send via Parchment Transcripts by selecting the School of Professional Studies, Wake Forest University.
To send paper transcripts, the issuing institution must mail directly in an official, sealed envelope to the following address:
Wake Forest University
School of Professional Studies, ATTN: Admissions
200 North College Street
Suite 150
Charlotte, NC 28202
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an opportunity for us to learn about you beyond your resume and transcript. Before the interview, write down anything you want to highlight related to your educational, professional, or personal achievements.Instead of bullet points, think of this as your own personal story.
You may defer to an upcoming term if you are unable to start in the term that you applied to. You can contact your Student Success Manager with your request.
Yes, applicants who accept their offer of admission pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit to secure their seat in the program. We understand that finances play a role in your educational journey, and at this time, we have reduced the deposit to $250. The deposit is applied to your first semester’s tuition statement minus the processing fee of 2.3%.
Yes, financial aid is available to those who qualify for both master’s degrees and graduate certificates. Learn more at Student Financial Aid.
Flexibility is built into our core values as a school in order to meet the needs of working professionals. This means that you can take a term off if needed or work with your Student Success Manager to plan out your course schedule around their other commitments.
Additionally, our curriculum is structured in such a way that once you return, you are able to pick up where you left off.
Students who earned a Bachelor’s outside of the U.S. are required to submit a Credential Evaluation. If your final transcript is not in English or your degree was earned at an institution outside of the U.S., an official transcript evaluation must be submitted using a service such as International Education Evaluations (IEE). Applicants using IEE should use the portal for Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies. Additional evaluators can be found at www.naces.org/members.
Yes, but only for applicants whose native language is not English and/or whose principal language of university instruction was not English.
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents whose native language is not English are not required to submit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System), but applicants are welcome to do so to better demonstrate their English proficiency.
You may choose between the TOEFL and IELTS. For international students who have completed their undergraduate studies at an accredited English-speaking college or university, it is not required.
The Admissions Committee recommends a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (iBT) or an official IELTS score of 7.0. However, score minimums are guidelines only; all scores will be reviewed in the admissions process.
The Priority Application Deadline is in place because applying early offers the best chance of securing your spot in the classes you need and allows ample time to complete onboarding, orientation and secure funding. While the “regular” Application Deadline offers a flexible option for candidates to apply at the time that works best before the start of the term.Â
No, the delivery of our graduate and professional programs is fully online, and as a result, F-1 visas are not granted for instruction.