Welcome to Graduate Studies

Ready for your next big step? Advance your career at Alcorn State University by attending Graduate School. We encourage you to connect to a community of scholars in a master’s or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program. As a student, our programs will help you achieve academic excellence, build character and self-discovery experiences, and enhance your skills to contribute to your community. We embrace the unique qualities of our programs and academic climate to provide students with a rigorous learning experience. We encourage you to review the graduate admission links to learn more about graduate education at Alcorn State University as a prospective student.

Admission Requirements for Degree and Certificate Programs

Agriculture, MS
Applied Science and Technology, MS
Biology, MS
Biology Online, MS
Biotechnology, MS
Business Administration, MS
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Certificate
Computer and Information Science, MS
Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
Gifted Education, Certification
Liberal Arts, MLA
NCAA Compliance and Academic Progress Reporting, Certification
Nursing, MSN
Post Master Nursing Option, Certificate
Secondary Education, MSEd
STEM Business Administration, STEM MBA
Teaching, MAT
Workforce Education Leadership, MS

More Graduate Admission Information

New and Prospective Students

Application Portal
Application Deadlines
Applying for a Degree Program
Application Student Types
Enrollment Objectives
Next Steps After Graduate Admission
Change of Degree Program
Academic Advisement
Admission Policies
Non-Degree
Online Graduate Students

Current Students

Academic Standing
Academic Appeal Process
Readmission to Graduate School
Returning to Graduate School After a Break in Enrollment
Second Master’s Degree
Test Requirements

Institutional Support

Calendar of Events
Current Student Resources
Cyber Orientation
Graduate Studies Brochure 2026
Graduate Funding and Award Opportunities
Graduate Program Contacts
Graduate Recruitment
Graduate Slate
Registration
26-27 Tuition and Fees
Student Organizations
Who Is My Advisor?
Frequently Asked Questions