Explore Grad School
Going to Grad School
Looking into advanced degrees?
Learn how to research, apply, and interview for the graduate programs of your dreams. And figure out what the grad school of your dreams is. Make an appointment with one of our career coaches to review your resume/cover letter, personal statements, or even help prepare with a graduate school mock interview. The resources are endless!
Where to Start
Meet With an Adviser
If the degree you are interested in is related to a specific discipline, you should contact the appropriate adviser and they will be happy to help you.
Find a Program
Peterson’s is a powerful tool to research different grad schools and their admission processes.
Things to Think About
Research Application Timelines
Different types of grad schools have different application timelines.
Prepare for Admission Exams
Many programs will require that you complete various academic coursework and/or that you take an admissions exam like the GRE.
Meet With a Coach
An OPCD coach can walk you through the process of thinking about and selecting a grad school.
Preparing for Admission
Mock Interviews
Interviews aren’t just for jobs. Grad schools often require interviews for acceptance. Take advantage of our trained coaches who can help you prepare.
Personal Statements
One page to sell yourself? Not to fear. Learn how to tailor your skills and passions to set you apart from other applicants.
Pre-health
Here’s what you should do as a WFU student to prepare for medical school/professions.
Pre-law
The Pre-law program at WFU is designed to help you research, apply to, and be prepared for law school.
Wake Forest Grad Programs
Visit the program links for more information or email the contact associated with the program.
Master of Science in Accounting
School of Business
John White
Master of Science in Management
School of Business
John White
Master of Science in Business Analytics
School of Business
John White
Juris Doctor
Law School
Chelsey Holdren
Master of Studies in Law
Law School
Tyler Parent
Master of Divinity
School of Divinity
Mary Ellen Walter
Master of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Thomas E. Frank
Master of Arts in Counseling
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Nathaniel Ivers
Master of Arts in Bioethics
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Vicky Zickmund
Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Film
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Cara Pilson
Master of Arts in Sustainability
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Ashley Wilcox
Master of Arts in Interpreting and Translation Studies
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Chaowei Zhu
Other Graduate Programs in the Arts & Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Health and Exercise Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychology, and Religious Studies
Sarah Lafferty Simpson
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Master’s Program in Addiction Research and Clinical Health (ARCH)
Master’s Program in Biomedical Science – Research Track (BMSC-Res)
Master’s Program in Biomedical Science – Pre-Health Track (BMSC-PH)
Master’s Program in Clinical Research Management
Master’s Program in Genetic Counseling
Master’s Program in Health Disparities in Neuroscience-related Disorders (HDND)
Master’s Program in Healthcare Leadership
Wake Forest School of Professional Studies (Programs)
- Master of Project Management
- Master of Digital Marketing
- Master of Health Informatics
- Master of Financial Technology and Analytics
- Master of Communications
- Master of Curriculum and Instruction
Wake Forest School of Professional Studies (Certificates)
- Project Management: Leadership