MACS Admissions Information
The Warren Wilson College Masters of Science in Applied Climate Studies considers the entire student, their experiences in both work and academia, and their goals in regards to program enrollment.
Applying
We welcome our cohort of students for a 12-day Summer Residency each June. Over the course of the program, every student will join us for a total of three 12-day campus residencies and four online semesters, earning 42 credit hours.
Application Timeline
Early Action Application Deadline: December 7th
Priority Application Deadline: February 15th
Application Deadline: March 15th
Deposit Deadline: April 22nd
Next Program Residency Begins: June 14, 2026
Submitting materials: You can submit application materials digitally or via mail.
WWC CPO 6375
PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815
Requirements
Students are expected to have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA and to submit letters of recommendation and a CV/resume that outlines their personal, professional, and volunteer experiences. You will have three writing opportunities to explore what has prepared you for enrollment in the program, and how the program will be a strong fit to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Required Materials
Application Requirements:
- Program application and $35 application fee
- At least 2 letters of recommendation, up to 3 letters total.
- Transcripts from all undergraduate institutions, indicating completion Bachelor’s degree
- A resume/CV describing your education, work, and volunteer experience
- GRE scores are optional
Tuition and Aid
Scholarships
In order to be considered for a scholarship, you need to first submit your application to be admitted into the program. You will then complete a simple application submitting your resume and an overview letter (no more than 2 pages) that outlines both your qualification to receive a scholarship and a statement of how this will help you cover costs of a graduate education.
We strongly encourage everyone seeking funding to find other opportunities to combine with these scholarships as part of your funding package.
Climate Corps and Americorps alumni are eligible to apply for an additional $1000/year to cover costs as part of our status as a School of National Service. Applications for a scholarship can be found here.
Fellowships
The MS in Applied Climate Studies program, in partnership with other campus organizations, offers at least two fellowships for the cohort. These fellowships are focused on climate-related work, and involve a process similar to applying for a job. The fellowships require 20 hours per week during the 15-week semesters (fall and spring) and the equivalent of 29 hours per week for 10 weeks in summer. The two Fellowship positions include the following:
1)WWC Applied Climate Resilience Fellowship
2)WWC Climate Action Planning and Operations Fellowship
You can apply for both of these (each with a different application), but no one person will serve the role of the two fellowships.
Student Loans
The Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan is available to Graduate students who complete the FAFSA. Grad PLUS borrowers are subject to a credit check process to determine eligibility. An origination fee is deducted from the loan amount therefore, you may wish to increase your total loan amount to cover this fee.
2025 – 2026 Costs
| Year-one Tuition (inclusive of fee for first residency): | $16,000 |
| Year Two (inclusive of fees for two residencies): | $17,500 |
| Total 2-Year Costs: | $33,600 |