Application deadlines

• January 5 - for Fall entry

Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Admission to the Master of Graphic Design program is competitive and based on the applicant's portfolio of work, statement of intent and academic record. Applicants submit the following:

• 1. Application Form and Fee
• 2. Transcripts
• 3. Three Letters of Recommendation
• 4. GRE Scores (only certain applicants - see below)
• 5. TOEFL Scores (international students only)
• 6. Residency Statement
• 7. Personal Data Form
• 8. Portfolio

Items 1-7 should be submitted online. The portfolio (item 8) should be mailed to Graduate Admissions, College of Design, NC State University, Box 7701, Brooks Hall, Raleigh, NC 27695-7701

For additional information on the Master of Graphic Design program, please visit the Master of Graphic Design website

APPLICATION FORM AND FEE

Apply online. The fee is $65 for U.S. applicants and $75 for international applicants.

TRANSCRIPTS

Applicants should upload an unofficial transcript for each institution attended into their online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted.

THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Provide recommendations from at least three people who know your academic record and potential for graduate study. Online recommendation forms are contained in the online application. If, however, you elect to submit offline recommendations (paper), please send to Graduate Admissions, NC State University, College of Design, Campus Box 7701, Raleigh, NC 27695-7701.

GRE SCORES

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required only if the student has no previous degree in graphic design. The institution code for NC State University is 5496

TOEFL SCORES (INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

International students must provide a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score in order to be accepted into the Graduate School. A minimum score of 213 is required for the computer based test and a minimum of 72 (with at least an 18 in each section) is required for the internet based test. International students should also review other information and requirements. The institution code for NC State University is 5496.

RESIDENCY STATEMENT

Under North Carolina law, legal residence means more than simply living in the state. More specifically, it means maintaining a permanent home of indefinite duration as opposed to a temporary residence incident to enrollment in a university, college or technical institute of the state. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and you wish to be considered for in-state residency for tuition purposes, you must complete residentiary acts before you can begin the one-year (12-month) waiting period prior to applying for North Carolina residency. For full details, go to http://go.ncsu.edu/NCRes

PERSONAL DATA FORM

Submit a completed online Personal Data Form.

PORTFOLIO

Portfolios should be mailed to Graduate Admissions, College of Design, NC State University, Box 7701, Brooks Hall, Raleigh, NC 27695-7701.

The purpose of the portfolio is to show creative potential and breadth of experience. As such, it is one of the most important parts of the admissions review process. It should be carefully planned and assembled to reveal the applicant's talents, interests, skills and experience. Careful attention should be given to the portfolio format and quality of reproductions. It is recommended not to include original art work. Every effort will be taken to handle the portfolios with care, but the department cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged work. Portfolios will be returned only if a self-addressed envelope or package with sufficient postage is included.