Applying
Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies
We’ll welcome our first cohort of students for the inaugural 12-day Summer Residency in 2025. Over the course of the program, every student will join us for a total of three 12-day campus residencies and four online semesters, earning 42 credit hours.
Admissions Criteria:
The Warren Wilson College Masters of Science of Applied Climate Studies considers the entire student, their experiences in both work and academia, and their goals in regards to program enrollment.
Students are expected to have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA and to submit letters of recommendation and a CV/resume that outlines their personal, professional, and volunteer experiences. You will have three writing opportunities to explore what has prepared you for enrollment in the program, and how the program will be a strong fit to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Application Timeline:
- Application Opens: late September
- Priority Application Deadline: February 1Â (Guarantees that you will not be placed on the Waitlist)
- Application Deadline: March 30
- Deadline to Enroll: May 1
- Program Residency Begins: June 15, 2025
Application Requirements:
- Program application and $35 application fee (Waived for the month of October)
- At least 2 letters of recommendation, up to 3 letters total.
- At least 1 letter should be from a professional reference about your preparedness for graduate school.
- If you are within 6 years of undergraduate graduation, you are required to submit at least 1 academic letter of reference.
- Transcripts from all undergraduate institutions, indicating completion Bachelor’s degree
- A resume/CV describing your education, work, and volunteer experience
- GRE scores are optional
Submitting materials: You can submit application materials digitally or via mail.
WWC CPO 6375
PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815