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Graduate Application Process

Office of Graduate Admissions

Thank you for your interest in applying for graduate study at Virginia State University. Before applying, check out the following resources designed to help you throughout the application process.

Graduate Admissions Packet for Prospective Student PDF

GRE Requirements

International Students – Graduate Admissions Requirements PDF

Request Graduate/Doctoral Program Information

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Fall 2025 Applicants only.

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Spring/Summer 2026 Applicants

We strongly recommend that you take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) on or before November 15. This will allow sufficient time for the administrative processing and academic review of your application packet.

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Questions?

E-mail us at GradAdmiss@vsu.edu or visit our Contact Us page.

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Message from the Director of Graduate Admissions

Joseph J. Suber, Jr.
Director, Graduate Admissions

Message from the Director of Graduate Admissions

The mission of the Graduate Admissions Office is to support and promote your efforts in obtaining an advanced degree at Virginia State University. The office coordinates and leads initiatives in support of admissions, recruitment, funding, and graduation of a diverse student body.

How to Apply

Freshman Applicants

Freshman Application Process Freshmen Requirements

Transfer Applicants

Transfer Application Process Transfer Student Services How to Apply Transferring Military Students Transfer Guide

Readmit Applicants

Graduate Applicants

Graduate Application Process GRE Requirements

Continuing Education Applicants

Continuing Education

International Applicants

Undergraduate International Applicants International Guidelines

Admissions

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Help us to go green and complete your application online. It is the easiest method to apply. The advantage of applying online is the availability of status.

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