Acceptance to the program will be based on an evaluation of the applicant's work and experience, essay, recommendation forms and transcripts. To be considered for admissions, an applicant must complete the steps detailed below for each program, through our graduate admissions portal.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Rolling admissions allows prospective students the opportunity to submit all application materials semesters before their intended enrollment period.

DEADLINES

We operate under a rolling admissions model. Therefore, please note the application deadlines below are suggested for optimal processing 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 program.

Semester	Application Deadline	Semester Start Date
Summer 2024	May 3	May 28
Fall 2024, Term 1	August 1	August 19
Fall 2024, Term 2	September 27	October 14

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

Step 1: Start your online application. We’ll send you a temporary pin so you can create your personal password after initial log in.

Step 2: Select your intended year, program, and degree to start your application.

Step 3: Submit your materials through the website. Input information for your letter(s) of recommendation to be  either through mail or electronically through your college. Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your institution to Goucher either via mail or electronically to graduateadmissions@goucher.edu. Transcripts are only official when they are received directly from your institution. Transcripts sent directly from applicants will not be used for application review. 

Note: More information about specific requirements can be found below. 

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

You'll receive email confirmations when materials are received during the process. After you submit your application and we receive all your materials, your application will be submitted for review. If needed, you may be asked to participate in a short admissions interview during the review process. Application review will typically be completed within 5 business days or less.

Once a decision has been made, you will be be notified with an application status update email and prompted to review the decision on your application portal. 

Accepted students are required to submit a nonrefundable $250 enrollment deposit. The deposit will be credited toward tuition charges for the upcoming semester. New students will receive their login information to their student accounts along with new-student onboarding information to ensure a successful enrollment

You can also check your application status along the way and all updates will be posted there.