Apply Online
For your convenience we offer an online application.
- After completing the first page of your online application, you will be given a user ID and password.
- Using your ID and password, you will be able to re-access, edit, and complete your application. Begin Online Application Now Log In To Existing Application
Obtaining More Information
- We invite you to visit the web site of the program to which you are applying. You may also view the Graduate School Catalog.
Admission is competitive and students are selected on the basis of their scholastic preparation and intellectual ability. You may apply to no more than two programs.
List of Disciplines And Majors
Degrees Offered
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Arts
- Master of Science
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Master of Liberal Arts and Science
General Requirements
- Degree Requirements
- Residency Requirement and Leaves of Absence
- Foreign Language Requirements
- Transfer Credit
- Non-Degree Students
Diversity in Graduate Education
Online Resources
Below are some of the more commonly used faculty resources that can be found online.
- The Registry is a listing of all Vanderbilt staff, faculty, and administration.
- The Faculty Manual is a guide to University policies and procedures and is published by the Office of the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.
- The most recent version of the Graduate School Catalog is maintained here.
- The DGS Handbook describes the role of the Director of Graduate Studies as to activities within the program and the Graduate School Administration.
- The Electronic Theses and Dissertations Database allows access to all Theses and Dissertations that have been submitted electronically.
Fee Structure
Tuition in the Graduate School will be charged at the rate of $1,747 per semester hour for the 2013/2014 academic year and is subject to change in the future.
Fees are as follows for 2013 - 2014:
- $414 - Activities and recreation fee
- $2,239 - Medical insurance
- $30 - One time transcript fee
Resources
Below are some Graduate School resources that can be found online.