Graduate Students
We look for students with a deep and abiding curiosity about their discipline and whose perspective aligns with our programs’ values and philosophy. In keeping with our test-optional philosophy, Warren Wilson College graduate programs do not require the GRE or other standardized exams.
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Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies
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.
The Warren Wilson College Masters of Science of Applied Climate Studies considers the entire student, their experiences in both work and academia, and their goals in regards to program enrollment.
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Warren Wilson College’s MFA in Creative Writing is a premier low-residency program.
Application deadlines are March 1 for the July semester and September 1 for the January semester.
Applicants submit a poetry or fiction manuscript, a personal essay, a critical essay, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation, along with a $75 fee, via Submittable.
Grants and scholarships are available and are need-based. Any applicants applying for financial aid must file a FAFSA in advance of the deadline.
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Application Timeline:
- Priority Application Deadline: March 1st (rolling admissions thereafter)
- Deposit Deadline: May 1st priority
- 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
2025 – 2026 MACS 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 |
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2024 – 2025 MFA Costs
| Annual Tuition: | $19,950 |
| Residency Food & Housing: | $625 / Semester |
| Culminating Residency: | $625 |
| Total 2-Year Costs: | $43,025 |
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