MSA Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission must hold, or be qualified to hold, North Carolina Class "A" teacher licensure and have a minimum of three years teaching experience. The following materials must be submitted in addition to the Application for Graduate School:

  1. Official copies of transcripts - a grade average of B or better in the undergraduate major is required,
  2. Official scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE). https://www.uncw.edu/testingservices/national/index.html
    Scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.
  3. Three recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant roles.
  4. Last summative teaching evaluation

Deadlines for Admission to the MSA Program:

  • Oct. 31 for Spring 
  • April 15 for Summer 1
  • May 15 for Summer II
  • June 25 for Fall

To receive an application for admission, please contact:
The Graduate School
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5959
https://www.uncw.edu/gradschool/

For financial aid information, please contact the Financial Aid Office.