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Graduate Admissions

Application deadlines:

  • Spring admission (online programs only)
    • Domestic applicants – Deadline extended to Nov. 20, 2024
    • International applicants – Oct. 15
  • Fall admission (Master’s programs)
    • Domestic applicants – June 15
    • International applicants – April 15
  • Fall admission (Ph.D. programs) – Dec. 15

Please note: WVU School of Public Health now uses a two-part application process for all Master’s and Ph.D. programs.You MUST apply through Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) first. See further information on how to apply below.

  • Please keep in mind, you will not submit the WVU application until advised by the WVU School of Public Health admissions team.
  • There are fees for both the SOPHAS and WVU applications.

For the SOPHAS application, applicants must submit:​

  • A statement of purpose and objectives
  • Two letters of reference (Master’s programs)
  • Three letters of reference (Ph.D. programs)
  • A current resume/curriculum vitae
  • All university transcripts (SOPHAS requires original transcripts from ALL S. institutions attended, including study abroad)

GRE test scores:  GRE test scores are currently optional for WVU School of Public Health graduate programs. If you choose to submit your official GRE test scores, use WVU School of Public Health SOPHAS GRE code: 0157.

English proficiency scores:  WVU requires international students to submit English proficiency scores. Minimum score requirements are as follows: 

  • Academic IELTS: 6.5 
  • TOEFL iBT: 79 (WVU accepts MyBest scores)
  • PTE Academic: 53
  • Duolingo English Test: 105

International applicants can find more information on the WVU International Graduate Students page, as well as on the International Students & Scholars Services page.

To apply for residential (on-campus) programs including:

  1. Submit your application via SOPHAS.
    • Submit as soon as possible. Do not wait for SOPHAS to receive transcripts, recommendations or test scores.
    • Allow up to four weeks for SOPHAS to verify and process your application.
  2. If accepted through SOPHAS, you will receive an email from the WVU School of Public Health regarding your acceptance and instructions to complete the WVU Graduate application.
    • You should not complete the WVU Graduate application until you are invited to do so.

Find more information about our on-campus graduate programs on the WVU School of Public Health Graduate Programs page.

To apply for online master's programs including:

  1. Submit your application via SOPHAS.
    • Submit as soon as possible. Do not wait for SOPHAS to receive transcripts, recommendations or test scores.
    • Allow up to four weeks for SOPHAS to verify and process your application.
  2. If accepted through SOPHAS, you will receive an email from the WVU School of Public Health regarding your acceptance and instructions to complete the WVU Online Graduate application.
    • You should not complete the WVU Online Graduate Application until you are invited to do so.

Learn more about WVU School of Public Health online graduate programs at WVU Online.

To apply for the Online Applied Biostatistics Graduate Certificate:

Find more information about this certificate, including admission requirements and how to apply, on the WVU School of Public Health Applied Biostatistics Certificate page and on WVU Online.