Applications and Admissions

Begin your application on the Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Admissions Website.

• Click “Apply Now” on the right side of the page.
• Under “Arts & Sciences (Reynolda Campus) Programs,” click “Apply Now.”
• Click the “Create an Account” tab for new applicants or “Log in” for returning applicants.
• Follow the instructions provided.

The admissions website also includes an admissions checklist, application deadlines and fees, and frequently asked questions. For more information about graduate studies at Wake Forest University, see the Graduate School website.

Note: For prospective students interested in applying to Winston-Salem TEACH, there is a separate dual application process outlined on our Winston-Salem TEACH page.

Admission and financial aid decisions are based on the following:

• Undergraduate grade point average
• GRE (optional): Scores may be submitted but are not required
• Three recommendation letters
• Interest essay
• Resume and writing sample (encouraged but not required for every program)
• Video-taped interview (finalists only)

Financial aid awards vary and may include the following:

• Partial and full scholarships
• Full fellowships, which include full scholarship and a small stipend
• Teaching assistantships, which include full scholarship and stipend for assisting with student teaching supervision and other work of the department
• Living wage (for WS-TEACH residents only)