Submit Your Application by January 15 for Priority Consideration
Admission Requirements
Provide a resume that outlines your professional experience, skills, and education history/certification(s). Include any responsibilities or volunteer work you believe is relevant.
The MS in Communication values varied backgrounds, approaches, and perspectives, understanding them as essential ingredients for true academic excellence. As a Northwestern graduate student, how would you contribute to our dynamic intellectual communities and how will this align with your professional goals? Your answer may draw upon past or present experiences, whether in academic work, extracurricular or community activities, or everyday life.
Submit the names and contact details of two individuals who will recommend you to the program, and the MSC will contact them with a form to complete. Recommenders should be familiar with your academic and/or professional work and be able to comment meaningfully on your potential as a graduate student.
All international applicants must submit a language proficiency test unless they have completed four years of education at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction. MSC accepts TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo scores to meet this requirement. Test results are valid for two years from the test date. Language requirements below:
Upload unofficial transcripts for admissions purposes. You will be required to provide official transcripts to enroll.
If you earned your degree outside of the US, you must submit all transcripts to Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES) for a course-by-course verification prior to submitting your application.
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MS in Communication Application Process
Our application review process is designed so we get a mutli-faceted view of each applicant. We want to hear from you why this program interests you and talk with you one-on-one to assess if we’re the right fit for one another.
We review your application on a rolling basis.
After an initial review, you may receive an invitation for an interview.
You’ll have a conversation with a member of the admissions committee to explore whether the MSC Program aligns with your goals and interests.
The admissions committee will make a recommendation for your application.
If accepted, you can immediately reserve your seat and prepare for class!
Ready to get started? It’s easy to apply. Start your application today to launch your transformative journey.
Have an unanswered question? Ask an Admissions counselor, and we’ll get you an answer right away.
We review applications on a rolling basis — so submit your application and $40 application fee, and move one step closer to your Masters.
You won’t regret it.
That’s what our alumni tell us. The MSC is a transformative experience that strengthens leaders — both personally and professionally.
The demanding nature of our MS in Communication program means curious and ambitious students excel. Come meet your cohort and begin your journey — apply today.
Get your Masters degree in under a year with our accelerated MS in Communication degree program.
Test scores do not tell the whole story. The MSC does not require GREs or GMATS — so you can apply right away.
With part-time Saturday classes or an online format, the program is designed for full-time professionals.
Apply anytime. The MSC accepts applications on a rolling basis — and reviews applications on an as-received basis.
Prepare To Apply
Find out what you need to apply, plan for tuition and financing, and explore international student options.
Leaders arise in many places. Our requirements are designed to ensure your success while providing you the chance to tell your story.
Learn more about the MS in Communication tuition, associated fees, and financial aid options.
Explore the CLP’s full-time program for international students and connect with us to learn more international applications.
The MSC Candidate
What makes a successful MSC applicant? It takes curiosity, vision, ambition, and a drive to always learn.
In the MSC, you’ll challenge yourself, meet extraordinary people, and seize new opportunities.
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