Admissions
We’re excited that you’re considering the Medill IMC master’s program to help you achieve your professional goals. We’re here to answer any questions you have about the program and the admissions process as well as connect you with current students, alumni and faculty.
We look forward to introducing you to the Medill community and receiving your application.
Updates due to COVID-19
Northwestern Medill is working with prospective students in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your health and well-being, along with that of the Medill community, are our top priority.
- Application fee waivers are available pending approval by the director of our office, Julie Collins. Please submit any requests to waive the application fee to Julie at collinsj@northwestern.edu.
- Medill will accept scores submitted through the new virtual testing model for the GRE/GMAT.
- If you are unable to take the GRE/GMAT or TOEFL/IELTS tests, you can still apply. Please reach out to Tatyana Rodriguez tatyana.rodriguez@northwestern.edu for information on test score waiver options.
- If you are ineligible to receive a waiver, we will wait to render your final admissions decision until we receive your scores. If you are unable to submit test scores in time for receiving a decision this year, we will roll your application materials forward to next year so that you don’t have to re-submit another application.
Application deadline
The admissions application to start in fall 2022 will open mid-August 2021. Visit our deadlines page to learn more.
Application requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic transcripts
- Admissions interview (by invitation only)
- GRE or GMAT test scores
- TOEFL or IELTS test scores (for international applicants)
- Resume
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Application fee
Learn more about application requirements
Admissions team
We're here to help. Please contact us with any questions you have.