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Students seeking to enroll in graduate courses,  whether for a degree, licensure, or professional development, must submit a  formal application to the  Graduate Studies Admissions Office located in the Helen T. Chick Building, Room 103 prior to enrolling in any graduate classes with the exception of the MBA Program.  MBA applicants please submit application to the School of Business and Economics.

• Graduate Application 

• MBA Program Application and Forms

• Graduate Application Recommendation Form (for submission with application)

• Advisement

Inquiries about Degree Programs and Course Offerings should be directed to the following:

All applicants for admission to Graduate Studies must submit: 

(1) a completed application with the $25 non-refundable application fee, 

(2) one official baccalaureate transcript and any transcript(s) of previous graduate study, 

(3) official test scores, as required for the program selected, (4) two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant’s abilities to pursue graduate work, as required for the program selected. 

Official test scores must be sent directly to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management from the testing agency or be recorded on an official transcript. Official transcripts, embossed with the school seal, must be sent directly from the university or college to the Office of Graduate Studies, or come in a sealed envelope with the seal impression. Test scores more than five (5) years old at the time of application will not be considered. 

 Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) 

The GMAT is required for admission into the MBA program and is designed to assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. Fayetteville State University administers the computer-based GMAT and provides literature and application forms for the test. Applicants are advised to consult the Testing Center, Collins Administration Building, for further information.

 Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) 

The GRE may also be used to qualify for admission to graduate programs. Applicants should consult with the School or College for specific test requirements. Visit the mba.com website for information about the test.

 Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

The Miller Analogies Test may be used to qualify for admission to graduate programs in education at Fayetteville State University. Fayetteville State University administers the MAT and provides literature and application forms for the test. A free guide is available in the Testing Office, Collins Administration Building. 

Fayetteville State University administers the computer based GMAT and GRE Examinations. Additionally, the Testing Center provides literature and application forms for the tests. Applicants are advised to contact the Testing Center, Collins Administration Building. For further information, telephone (910) 486-1301.