How to Apply
Master of Arts in Digital Communication
We operate under a rolling admissions model. Therefore, the upcoming application deadlines
are suggested for optimal processing and enrollment time.
Application Deadlines
| Semester | Application Deadline | Enrollment Deposit Deadline | Semester Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | January 6 | January 12 | January 26 |
Admissions requirements
Acceptance to the program will be based on an evaluation of the applicant’s academic experience, letters of recommendation, and essay. In order to be considered for admission, please submit the following items through our graduate admissions portal:
- An online application through our graduate admissions portal (no application fee required)
- A current resume with background, 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 a professional or academic reference who knows you well enough to provide an informed opinion of your abilities. The recommendation process is completed online through the graduate admission portal.
- A short essay of approximately 3 to 4 pages by responding to the following questions:
- What has been your experience in digital communication so far?
- Why do you want to get a graduate degree in digital communication?
- What are your professional and academic goals both during graduate studies and beyond?
- What do you expect to be your most advantageous characteristics as a graduate student? What do you expect might be your challenges?
- What do you believe to be the most important piece of information about you that the admissions committee should know as it considers your application?
- If you are an international student, please also refer to the international student admissions process.
Additional information
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 Financial Aid page.
New students will receive their login information to their student accounts along
with new-student onboarding information to ensure a successful enrollment.