Admissions - Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline?
Where can I find information on application procedures?
How do I check on the status of my application?
May I pay my application fee on-line?
May I apply to more than one program of study?
How do I apply to a dual degree program?
How do I apply for financial assistance (scholarships, assistantships, fellowships)?
How do I apply for student loans?
If I submit an application on-line, should I also send a paper copy of the application?
Where do I send application material?
What institutional code do I use to order test reports?
Once I submit my application, when may I expect to receive a receipt confirmation?
Do you have an interview weekend?
Are interviews required for admission?
May I visit the university and meet with faculty in my program of interest?
When may I expect to receive a decision on my application?
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 15th. However, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible in order to receive maximum consideration for financial assistance and participation in the Interview Weekend in February.
Where can I find information on application procedures?
Please visit the 'Admissions' page for information on the application process and procedures.
How do I check on the status of my application?
You may check on the status of your application by emailing the appropriate Graduate School office: Bowman Gray campus (bggrad@wfubmc.edu) or Reynolda campus (gradschl@wfu.edu).
May I pay my application fee on-line?
Yes. The Graduate School is now accepting credit card payments (Master Card and VISA) with the submission of on-line applications only. If an applicant is unable to make a credit card payment, check or money orders are still accepted.
May I apply to more than one program of study?
Yes, applicants to the Bowman Gray campus may submit one set of official transcripts and test reports; all other application material including the application fee must be submitted for each program to which an application is being made.
Applicants to the Reynolda campus are required to submit a complete application, including the application fee, for each program the applicant wishes to be considered for admission.
How do I apply to a dual degree program?
The Graduate School offers seven dual degree programs. The MD/PhD, MD/MS and MD/MA programs are offered in conjunction with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Initial application for the MD/PhD program is through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). For information visit the web site: http://www.wfubmc.edu/mdphd. Admission to the MD/MA (Bioethics) and MD/MS (Clinical & Population Translational Sciences) programs are made by making separate application to the Graduate School after admission to the School of Medicine. Additional details may be found by visiting the "Programs of Study" website, and clicking on the dual degree link.
The PhD/MBA program is offered in conjunction with the Babcock Graduate School of Management. Students wishing to enroll in this combined program will be required to make separate application to the Babcock Graduate School of Management after advancement to PhD candidacy and with the permission of the PhD program director. For more information visit the web site: http://graduate.wfu.edu/phdmba.html.
The Graduate School also offers two joint degree programs with the Wake Forest Law School - JD/MA master's degree in Bioethics, and the JD/MA master's degree in Religion. Additional details may be found by visiting the "Programs of Study" website, and clicking on the dual degree link.
The final joint degree program, the MDiv/MA degree in Counseling, is offered in conjunction with the Wake Forest Divinity School. Information on this program, as well as the application process may be found on the following website: http://www.wfu.edu/counseling/mdiv_ma_dualdegree.html.
How do I apply for financial assistance (scholarships, assistantships, fellowships)?
Applications to doctoral programs in the biomedical sciences (Bowman Gray campus) are automatically considered for a full tuition scholarship and stipend for living expenses. No financial aid forms are required.
Applicants to programs on the Reynolda campus are considered for financial assistance. No additional forms are required.
How do I apply for student loans?
Bowman Gray campus applicants, for information on financial aid and how to apply for student loans please visit this website: http://www1.wfubmc.edu/FinancialAid/. Reynolda campus applicants, please visit the Financial Aid webpage for instructions and forms http://www.wfu.edu/finaid/grad_apply.html.
If I submit an application on-line, should I also send a paper copy of the application?
No. If you submit an on-line application you should not submit an additional paper application.
Where do I send application material?
All application material should be mailed directly to the Graduate School office (Bowman Gray or Reynolda). Once applications are complete, they will be forwarded to the individual departments/programs for review.
What institutional code do I use to order test reports?
Please visit the following web page for a list of institutional codes to be used when ordering test reports. IELTS reports do not require an institutional code, only the institution's name.
Once I submit my application, when may I expect to receive a receipt confirmation?
With the submission of an on-line application, applicants will receive a computer generated email confirmation. If paper applications are mailed, an email confirmation will be sent within 72 hours of receipt of the application and application fee.
During the 6 weeks leading up to the application deadline, there is a large volume of material received by the offices and delays in correspondence may be expected.
Do you have an interview weekend?
The PhD Interview Weekend is normally held mid February. Invitations to attend the interview weekend will be mailed starting mid-January.
Are interviews required for admission?
Although not required of all students, personal interviews are encouraged and may be specified as a requirement for some programs. For more information, contact the program director and/or recruiter.
May I visit the university and meet with faculty in my program of interest?
All applicants are welcome to visit the university whenever possible. If you are planning on visiting, please contact the program director/recruiter to help facilitate the arrangements and to set up interviews.
When may I expect to received a decision on my application?
Programs generally will start the notification process by late February and will continue through the beginning of April. Applicants are encourage to keep in contact with program directors/recruiters throughout the application process. These individuals are a vital source of information regarding the evaluation process, review committee meetings, and the status of your application.