Graduate Admissions

1. Click Apply Online
2. Click "Graduate Application"
3. Click "Apply"
4. Click "Create an account" and Register
5. Click "Start New Application"
6. Select desired Entry Year and "Graduate Application"
7. Click "Create Application"

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1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
2. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale
3. Submission of ALL transcript(s) from each college and/or university attended beyond high school or secondary school
4. Letters of Recommendations/References:
   • Two letters of recommendations are required for Master of Health in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), Master of Science in Exercise & Nutrition Sciences (MSENS), and Master of Sport Management (MSPM) applicants
   • Contact information of three references required for Master of Business Administration (MBA) applicants (letter of recommendations not required for this program)
5. Essay:
   • MBA Applicants: 500-word essay describing your desire to pursue a graduate degree in business administration at Catawba College
   • CMHC Applicants: 500-word essay describing your desire to pursue a graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling at Catawba College, including interest in the counseling profession, reasons for choosing Catawba College, and vision for serving culturally diverse individuals
   • MSPM Applicants: 500-word essay responding to the following prompts:
     • What has been your experiences during your undergraduate career engaging in the business of sport?
     • Describe your desire to pursue a graduate degree in Sport Management at Catawba College?
     • What are your thoughts on sport as a vehicle for transformational change in the lives of athletes and communities?
6. International Applicants: in addition to the requirements listed above, international applicants must also provide:
   • Translated and Evaluated copies of ALL academic transcript(s) through a NACES approved organization. 
   • English Language Proficiency Exam
   • Copy of Passport (MSENS & MSPM applicants Only)
   • Declaration of Finance/Bank Statement (MSENS & MSPM applicants Only)

Graduate program applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

For priority consideration – April 15th

Applications are reviewed as they are received and admissions decisions for most programs are typically made within three weeks of receipt of a completed application.