Frequently Asked Questions
FIND ANSWERS TO THE COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For Master’s & Certificate Programs
The following questions and answers are provided by the Bryan School’s Graduate Recruitment Team to assist applicants interested in Bryan School master’s and graduate certificate programs.
Earn an Application Fee Waiver
Applicants can earn an application fee waiver ($65 value) by taking the time to learn more about our graduate programs either at a monthly Virtual Information Session for Bryan Graduate Programs or by viewing a session recording and completing the follow up survey.
UNC Greensboro Graduate School Application Fee Waiver Categories
The Graduate Admissions Office offers application fee waivers to the following:
- Full-time UNC Greensboro staff and faculty
- Ronald McNair (including TRIO) Scholars
- MARC U-STAR Scholars
- RISE Network participants
- STAMPS STEM student
- Mellon Mays UG Fellows
For questions relating to these waiver opportunities, contact gradinquiry@uncg.edu.
Bryan School Application Fee Waiver Categories
The Bryan School of Business and Economics offers application fee waivers to the following:
- Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society members
- Active duty military service members
- Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) applicants
For questions relating to these waiver opportunities, contact bryangrad@uncg.edu.
UNC Greensboro and the Bryan School offer several scholarships and graduate assistantships. Please note that these opportunities are limited and highly competitive and early application is strongly encouraged.
- Bryan School Scholarships: There is no separate application for Bryan School scholarships, and all graduate program applications are considered. Scholarships typically range from $500 to $2,500.
- UNC Greensboro & External Scholarships: Once admitted, applicants will gain access to Scholarship Universe, UNCG’s scholarship database, where you can create a profile and apply to additional scholarships.
- Bryan School Graduate Assistantships: Interested applicants can indicate their interest in a Bryan School graduate assistantship from within the online graduate program application. Stipends are typically $3,500 per semester, and we do not currently offer tuition waivers. Please note that there are no fully funded positions within the Bryan School.
- UNC Greensboro Graduate Assistantships: Once admitted to a graduate program, applicants become eligible to apply for other university-wide graduate assistantships (some of which may offer tuition waivers) via Spartan Talent.
For applicants interested in learning more about scholarships, graduate assistantships, and financial aid opportunities, the Bryan School Graduate Recruitment Team offers the following resources:
To apply to a Bryan School master’s degree or graduate certificate program, you should submit an online application through the UNC Greensboro Graduate School Application Portal.
The Bryan School Graduate Recruitment Team offers the following resources for anyone interested in learning more about the Bryan School graduate application and admissions process:
Enrollment Options and Start Dates
Most Bryan School master’s and graduate certificate programs offer enrollment for the Spring term (courses begin in early January) or the Fall Term (courses begin in late August). To see the actual start dates for your intended enrollment term, view the UNC Greensboro Academic Calendar linked below.
Note: Some programs also offer enrollment in the Summer term (courses begin in May or June), however only online courses are available in the Summer therefore Summer enrollment is not appropriate for international applicants seeking a student visa.
Application Deadlines*
The deadlines to submit a complete graduate program application (including all supporting documents and references) for Bryan School master’s and graduate certificate programs are below:
- Spring Enrollment (courses begin in early January): The priority application deadline is October 15, and the final application deadline is November 15.
- Summer Enrollment (courses begin in May and June): The priority application deadline is March 1, and the final application deadline is April 1.
- Fall Enrollment (courses begin in May and June): The priority application deadline is March 1, and the final application deadline is June 15.
* Early application (at least one month in advance) is strongly encouraged for international applicants.
To view the available terms and application deadlines, visit the UNC Greensboro Graduate School Application Portal and select your program of interest.
Connect With A Graduate Recruiter
The graduate recruitment team is available to help share more information about our graduate programs, connect you with faculty, and assist you throughout the application and admissions process.
Email Us At:
bryangrad@uncg.edu
Meet Our Graduate Recruitment Team
If you still have questions regarding one of our programs please reach out to our graduate recruitment team by phone or email. You may also schedule a time to meet with one of our recruiters or attend one of our upcoming information sessions.

Jennifer Kiger Chapman
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment
Phone: 336-334-4657
Bryan 301K
Jennifer-BryanGrad@uncg.edu

Savannah Martin
Graduate Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 336-334-4657
Bryan 301F
Savannah-BryanGrad@uncg.edu




