Admissions Criteria

Admission to Warren Wilson College graduate programs varies from program to program, but there are some similarities. Our graduate program faculty look for prospective students who have 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.

Applying for Graduate Study

Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies

We will welcome our first cohort of students for the inaugural 12-day Summer Residency in 2025. They’ll join us for three 12-day campus residencies and four on-line semesters for a total of 44 credit hours.

Check back for more information about the application process and financial aid in the coming months.

The MFA Program for Writers

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.

Full details are available on the MFA website.