Your application should tell your story and highlight your strengths
MSC Program Requirements & Materials
No two Northwestern MSC students are the same, and the application and admissions process is designed to address these differences.
Outline your professional experiences, skills and education history. Include any certificates, responsibilities or volunteer work you believe is relevant.
You may upload unofficial transcripts for the purposes of admissions. You will need to provide official transcripts later on to enroll in the MSC Program.
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.
Tell the Admissions Committee why you’re applying to the Northwestern MSC and the contribution you will make to the rest of your cohort.
Interview in-person or virtually with a member of the Admissions Committee after submitting your application.
We’ve found that standardized test scores are not necessarily a predictor of success in the MSC program — which is why we do not require GRE or GMAT scores.
MSC Program
In less than a year, you’ll earn your Masters from an elite institution and gain new skills to transform yourself and the organizations you serve.
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Listen in as the MSC admissions team unpacks the MSC application materials and process.
Staff discuss the MSC application.
Northwestern MSC Application Deadlines
Northwestern’s MSC program is competitive and space in the MSC cohort may fill up. Apply today for early consideration.
Winter 2025 Deadlines
November 11, 2024
Fall 2025 Deadlines
October 1, 2024 – early deadline
December 15, 2024
March 1, 2025 – final deadline for international students
May 15, 2025
Make your next year transformative. Start your application today.
Connect with the Northwestern MSC Admissions team at our next event or explore webinars on-demand to learn more about applying for your MS in Communication.
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“The Admissions team was incredibly welcoming and gave me a chance to express why the program enticed me.”
Stephanie Santos
Class of 2019
Toby Cortelyou and alumni Naazish YarKhan discuss the application essay.
Featured webinar
Your essay is a critical component of your overall application.
Relax and converse with a member of the MSC Admissions Committee and tell us about yourself — your story, experiences and philosophies.
The Admissions Interview is meant to help us delve into who you are and why you’re applying to the program. At the same time, it’s a chance for you to get to know us and ask any questions you have.
