Application Information
Before You Apply
Who Should Be Using This Application Procedure?
Please note: If you are seeking an initial NC teaching license, please use the undergraduate application at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-educ/teachers/ .
Applicants using this application process to enter the Graduate School should hold a baccalaureate degree and be applying for entry in to a new program, seeking readmission to a program for which they have been previously admitted or enrolled, seeking admission as a nondegree graduate student, or seeking readmission as a nondegree graduate student. This application is also for international undergraduate and graduate level applicants. Domestic applicants seeking a second baccalaureate degree should apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Graduate applicants should be seeking admission to:
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Certificate: For application to post-baccalaureate and post-master’s certificate program
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Doctoral : For application to doctoral program (PhD, EdD, DPT, AuD)
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Master’s: For application to traditional Master’s degree program (either on-campus or online)
- Non-degree: For students interested in taking graduate courses but not interested in obtaining a graduate degree or certificate at this time. Typical applicants may include visiting students, individuals taking courses for personal/professional enrichment, or individuals taking prerequisite course work for later application to a degree program. Please note: Completing courses as a non-degree student offers no assurance that a student will be accepted into a graduate program at some future date. If accepted into a program at a future date no more than nine (9) non-degree credits may be counted towards a degree or certificate program, and then, only by consent of the student’s graduate advisory committee and department chair.
Due to the high demand of courses by our enrolled degree seeking students, the College of Nursing and College of Business will not enroll nondegree graduate students at this time. Prospective students are encouraged to apply for full admission as soon as possible in order to be eligible for all College of Nursing and College of Business course offerings. Prospective students should contact the College of Business for exceptions to this rule.
- Readmit doctoral/master’s: For those individuals applying to a degree program in which they were previously enrolled.
- Readmit non-degree: For those individuals who have been previously admitted as a non-degree student. Due to the high demand of courses by our enrolled degree seeking students, the College of Nursing and College of Business will not enroll nondegree graduate students at this time. Prospective students are encouraged to apply for full admission as soon as possible in order to be eligible for all College of Nursing and College of Business course offerings. Prospective students should contact the College of Business for exceptions to this rule.
- International Graduate and Undergraduate: Applications for all programs
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International Undergrad Freshman or Transfer: For applicants seeking initial undergraduate enrollment requiring an F-1student visa. Those applicants who are permanent residents, citizens of the US, or considered a domestic student, should complete the application found at
http://www.ecu.edu/intlaffairs/degree-seekingUndergraduate.cfm
Please note that financial aid is available only for degree seeking students and some certificate programs.
Contact the Program to which You will be Applying
Visit the web site of the program of interest to you, as well as the graduate program guide. If you still have questions about the program, the graduate program director can give you details regarding the program and its requirements and can help you determine whether this program meets your needs. Each graduate program decides on the admissibility of its students.
In Research-oriented Programs, Try to Identify Potential Faculty Advisors
In some programs, it is useful for prospective graduate students to identify a potential research supervisor before applying. The best potential supervisor is one who is doing research in an area close to your interests. Programs will often have a list of faculty members/potential supervisors and their research interests on their website. Follow program instructions on how best to approach potential supervisors.
Deadlines for Application
The completed application packet must be received by the Graduate School by program-defined deadlines to insure that the application is given full consideration. Some programs only admit students once/year and not all programs have the same deadline for applications. Be sure to check closely, the program requirements will supercede the general requirements below. Applications received after the priority deadlines will be processed until such time the individual programs notify us they have reached their enrollment capacity for a given term. After the cut-off deadline, an application can no longer be submitted for that term. Click here for specific program deadlines.
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Spring Semester
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The University will be closed December 22, 2012 until January 2, 2013. The Graduate School will not be able to process applications during this time.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admissions to a graduate degree program, an applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body and show evidence of being able to succeed in graduate studies based on an evaluation of undergraduate grades and admission test scores. (The MFA does not require test scores) A list of regional accrediting organizations is available at http://www.chea.org/Directories/regional.asp. Admission criteria and required supplementary application materials vary by individual programs. Students are advised to consult with the program director about specific program requirements. Individuals whose baccalaureate degree is more than ten years old and who have extensive professional experience related to the intended program of study may qualify for entry under the professional admissions policy. To be considered for professional admissions, applicants should contact the program's graduate director. A recommendation from the graduate director is required for admission through this option.
Filling Out the Application
Allow yourself about 30 minutes to complete the online application. In order to submit an application to the Graduate School you must first create an account using a personalized login and password. This account will allow you to save your application and continue it at a later date, as well as work on multiple applications at the same time. Keep in mind – Online applications not submitted within four weeks of creation are deleted. It will be necessary to begin a new application.
Carefully write your "Statement of Intent"
Most programs (other than those in the College of Business) will require you to write a “Statement of Intent” or similar essay describing your academic interests and how you would intend to pursue them in the graduate program at ECU. This writing sample is a very important part of your application, and is given considerable weight by most graduate programs. Be sure to state your academic interests as clearly as possible and include reasons why ECU is the best place for you to do it. Tip: Have a knowledgeable person read a preliminary draft of your statement to be sure you are presenting your thoughts with clarity, accuracy, and enthusiasm. This may be submitted via e-mail to the Graduate School.
Collect Required Documents
Start preparing for your application well before the deadline. Schedule a date for your standardized test and make sure you are well prepared. Carefully craft your statement of purpose essay, contact potential references, and request transcripts from all of your previous institutions. All transcripts must remain in the sealed envelope from the college or university from which is was sent; any open transcripts are unofficial and cannot be used. Electronic transcripts can be sent from the university through a secure, third-party system (e.g. Avow, eScrip) to gradschool@ecu.edu.
Your ECU transcript will automatically be retrieved and sent to the Graduate School. If a hold is found on your record, the transcript will not be retrieved and you will have to first remove the hold and then contact the Registrar’s Office to request your transcript and pay any associated fees. If your coursework at East Carolina University was taken before 1991 we can NOT automatically retrieve a transcript for you. You will need to contact the Registrar to obtain a transcript. You will be notified via email about the status of your ECU transcript after your application is submitted.
Pay close attention to instructions on appropriate documents—an admission decision cannot be made without all necessary documents. All application documents should be submitted. Tip: When gathering letters of recommendation (for programs requiring them), approach people who can provide a strong, personal letter that focuses on your academic and intellectual abilities. Comments on your positive character traits and professional experience, while helpful, are not as relevant as comments on your ability to succeed academically.
Submit Application Materials by mail to:
Graduate Admissions Office
East Carolina University
131 Ragsdale Hall
Greenville, NC 27858
Or by email to: gradschool@ecu.edu
What You Need: A Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard)
A nonrefundable application fee of $70 is required for each application submitted. The online application accepts Visa or Mastercard and is the most efficient and effective means of payment. If you select the "Pay Later" during the application, you can pay by check, or go to our online payment site to pay by credit card. Full time permanent employees of ECU may request a waiver of the application fee. Please contact the Graduate School for more details.
Your application is not reviewed by the Graduate School until after your application fee is received.
When You Have Your Test Scores Sent to ECU
All students applying for degree or certificate programs need to have official test scores (e.g., GRE, MAT, GMAT, etc., depending upon the program) submitted to the Graduate School at ECU. If you know your test scores, please enter them on the application form. They will be considered unofficial until we receive official notification from the testing service. The ECU code is 5180 (GRE), and 1354 (MAT). For nondegree/visiting students, MFA students, or students seeking readmission to ECU, no test scores are required.
Applicants who need their GRE scores before November 2011 must take the GRE before August 1, 2011. This is due to changes in the format of the GRE; more information is available at www.ets.org/gre.
Applicants Whose Native Language Is Not English
If English is not your native language and you have not completed at least one year of education at a United States school, you are required to take a standardized English language exam or complete the ECU Language Academy (ECULA). The Graduate School accepts either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and scores must be forwarded to the Graduate School by the testing service. An IBT TOEFL score of 20 on each section for a total minimum score of 80, 550 (paper-based), or 213 (computer-based), or IELTS score of 6.5 is required to meet the language exam requirement. You may choose to attend the ECU Language Academy instead of taking the TOEFL or IELTS. Also , if you do not obtain the required score on the TOEFL or IELTS, at least one session of the ECU Language Academy will be required prior to the start of your program. Successful completion of level 5 of the ECU Language Academy is required for admission without TOEFL or IELTS scores. More information on the ECU Language Academy, including the ECULA application, is available at http://ecula.ecu.edu. Individual programs may have higher minimum requirements.
International Students
International and US graduate applicants are to complete the application in a similar manner. Applicants from outside the US will not see the word "International" in the document. Based on information obtained from the application, we will have the necessary information to determine that you are an international student.
Thank you for your interest in East Carolina University!
We look forward to having you become a part of one of our programs on the Greenville campus or online.
Be sure you have a credit card ready to pay the application fee. If you do not have access to a credit card, you may send a check or money order to: Graduate School, 131 Ragsdale, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858.
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Application Process
East Carolina University's GRE (code is 5180), and MAT (code is 1354): HF3-LV-64 (GMAT - accounting), HF3-LV-16 (GMAT - MBA).
Applicants to ALL graduate degree and certificate programs must complete and submit an application, with the application fee. International applicants are also required to submit a supplemental application via email to gradschool@ecu.edu. Program requirements and application deadlines can be found here.
Degree seeking applicants must complete the following steps:
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Submit an application online to the Graduate School with the application fee
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Mail or submit electronically to the Graduate School:
- Access the Graduate Admissions Reference Management Site and enter the names and email addresses of your references. They will be able to submit their letters electronically. This site is accessible the day after you submit an application and payment to the Graduate School.
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Have official MAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or IELT score report sent directly from the testing service to the Graduate School (The MFA degree does not require test scores)
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Some departments require additional application information. Contact your program of interest for additional requirements.
If applying through the professional admission track, consult with the program's graduate director regarding admissions test requirement.
Certificate seeking applicants must complete the following steps:
Nondegree applicants must submit a nondegree application online with the application fee and an official transcript showing a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Please note that financial aid is available only for degree seeking students. Due to the high demand of courses by our enrolled degree seeking students, the College of Nursing and College of Business will not enroll nondegree graduate students at this time. Prospective students are encouraged to apply for full admission as soon as possible in order to be eligible for all College of Nursing and College of Business course offerings. Prospective students should contact the College of Business for exceptions to this rule.
Readmission Applicants must submit a readmission application online. No fee is required.
Application Links:
1. Apply Online
2. Pay Fee
- If you did not pay at the time of application, you can pay by credit card online by clicking here.
- Once your application fee has been paid, you can access the Graduate Reference Management System (please allow 24 hours after payment before accessing the site)
Paper Versions of our Electronic processes:
After You Apply
After you apply, please be sure to retain your Login ID and PIN in your records. You will be able to check the status of your application by returning to the Admissions Login page and logging in as a returning user. The Login ID and PIN are also used for the Graduate Reference Management System. Any additional questions may be directed to the Graduate School.
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