At UNCW’s Graduate School we offer innovative programs and provide opportunities for advanced research. You can extend your research beyond the classroom through collaborative community partnerships.
We have flexible graduate programs to help you succeed. We offer full-time, part-time, hybrid or online programs. Explore our doctoral, master, certificate, add-on licensure and non-degree programs to find the right fit for you.
We offer a wide variety of programs to meet your needs. Explore our doctoral, master, certificate, add-on licensure and non-degree programs to find the right fit for you.
UNCW is a nationally ranked research university and is among the top-ranked public universities in the South yet maintains a sense of community found in smaller colleges.
At UNCW we ensure all students have an opportunity to learn. Outside of our degree programs we offer continuing education including CEUs, test prep, career training and the opportunity to just be a curious life-long learner.
Join us for Zoom sessions led by experts from the UNCW Graduate Admissions team. Let us demystify the graduate application process and guide you towards the next chapter of your educational adventure.
Mark your calendars for the second annual Graduate School Welcome Picnic, to be held in Burney Center on Saturday, September 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. This family-friendly event features food, games, information tables, and lots of fun. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow graduate students from across the university.
Graduate Programs Commencement Ceremony
We are gearing up for the Graduate Programs Commencement Ceremony, to be held on Friday, May 10 at 12:00 pm in Trask Coliseum. Graduates received an email with information about check-in, parking, name card pick-up, regalia, and guest tickets. Congratulations to all our upcoming graduates on this enormous achievement!
3 Minute Thesis Winners
UNCW held the fall Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on April 23rd. The Graduate School sponsored the event, and prizes were funded via the Dr. Ralph W. Brauer Fellowship.
