We operate under a rolling admissions model. Therefore, the upcoming application deadlines are suggested for optimal processing and enrollment time. Start dates for each program may vary based on course offerings and other factors. Please check with admissions for the next enrollment period for your intended programs. 

Application Deadlines

Admissions requirements

Acceptance to the dual degree program will be based on an evaluation of the applicant's work experience, essay, recommendations, and transcripts. Our low residency programs do not require standardized testing, such as the GRE or GMAT, for acceptance. You may submit unofficial test scores as supplemental material, but are not required to.

In order to be considered for admission, please submit the following items through our graduate admissions portal:

• An online application for one of the degree programs through our graduate admissions portal. Please select the option "Dual Degree" within the applicaiton.
• A current resume that outlines your experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
• Official transcripts of every institution you attended where you were granted a degree (associate’s, bachelor’s, and/or master’s). Official electronic transcripts can be sent to: graduateadmissions@goucher.edu. Official paper transcripts can be sent to:

  Graduate Admissions
  Goucher College
  1021 Dulaney Valley Road
  Baltimore, MD 21204

• A minimum of one letter of recommendation to be completed by someone who knows you well enough professionally or academically to give an informed opinion of your intellectual ability, capacity for sustained self-directed study, personal qualifications, and professional potential. The recommendation process is completed online through the graduate admission portal.
• An essay answering program-specific questions from BOTH programs. For program specific essay requirements, please see the following program application pages:
  • M.A. in Applied Policy Analysis
  • M.A. in Digital Communication
  • M.A. in Environmental Sustainability & Management
  • M.A. in Historic Preservation
  • M.A. in Cultural Sustainability
  • M.F.A. in Nonfiction
• A 3.0 undergraduate GPA is recommended for admittance. If you have less than a 3.0 GPA, you may write a supplemental statement and/or meet with the program director to discuss your situation.
  
  

International applicants

Applicants living outside of the United States are currently only eligible to participate in this program through the fully online modality. You may be asked to submit:

• Proof of English proficiency. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate language proficiency with recommended test scores of TOEFL (80ibt), IELTS (6.5), or Duolingo (105).
• A credential evaluation for coursework completed outside of the U.S. For undergraduate education that was completed outside of the United States, a sealed, official course-by-course evaluation is required. There are several evaluation services available but World Education Services (WES) and Josef Silny & Assoc are highly recommended. Evaluations can take considerable time to process, so students are encouraged to submit the evaluation request as soon as possible.
  
  

Additional Information 

Questions? Contact graduateadmissions@goucher.edu for program or application queries.

Applicants will know their admissions status within 3-5 business days of submitting a full application. New students will receive their login information to their student accounts along with new-student onboarding information to ensure a successful enrollment.

Accepted students are required to submit a non-refundable $250 enrollment deposit. The deposit will be credited toward tuition charges for the upcoming semester. For more information, see the Tuition and Fees page. 

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