Admissions
We’re excited that you’re considering the Northwestern University Medill Integrated Marketing Communications Professional master’s program to help advance your career and achieve your professional goals. Our office is here to help and serve as a resource to answer any questions you may 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 reviewing your application.
Updates due to COVID-19
Northwestern University 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 your request 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 Ryan Hays at ryan.hays@northwestern.edu for information on test score waiver options.
Application deadline
We are now accepting applications to start the IMC Professional program in fall 2021.
View the application deadlines
Application requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic transcripts
- Admissions interview
- GRE or GMAT test scores (waiver available)
- TOEFL or IELTS test scores for international applicants (waiver available)
- Resume
- Essays
- Two recommendation letters
- Application fee
Learn more about application requirements
Admissions team
We’re here to help. Please contact us with any questions you have.