SC State waives graduate application fees, test score requirements for Spring 2027 admission

SC State's graduate programs include master's degrees in education, business administration, rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, speech-language pathology, nutritional sciences and transportation, as well as specialist and doctoral degrees in education.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. - South Carolina State University will waive graduate application fees and GRE and GMAT score requirements for prospective students seeking admission for the Spring 2027 semester.

The waivers take effect Oct. 15, 2026, as part of an initiative by SC State's Office of Graduate Services to make graduate education more accessible and encourage qualified students to pursue advanced degrees.

The initiative applies to prospective students seeking admission to the university's master's, specialist and doctoral degree programs.

By eliminating these application requirements, SC State aims to provide greater opportunities for students to advance their education, strengthen their professional qualifications and prepare for new career opportunities.

Prospective graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of the waivers by beginning the application process on or after Oct. 15.

SC State offers master's degree programs in a variety of academic and professional fields, including business administration, rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, speech-language pathology, nutritional sciences and transportation. The university also offers master's degrees in various education disciplines, along with specialist and doctoral degrees in education. Graduate certificate programs provide additional opportunities for professional development and specialized training.

For more information about graduate degree offerings, visit scsu.edu/graduate-studies.

The Office of Graduate Services provides assistance to prospective and current graduate students throughout the admissions process and connects them with resources to support their academic success.

Graduate admissions information

Apply here: scsu.edu/application/index.php

For more information about Spring 2027 graduate admission, contact:

SC State Office of Graduate Services

803-536-7064

[email protected]

Prospective students also may contact Dr. Lakeisa Tucker, dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, at 803-536-7097 or 803-536-8584.