If you’re ready to apply to Marshall University you can go ahead and Start Your Application.
We’re excited to welcome you to Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia! Your first step toward becoming a member of the Marshall family is to complete and submit your admission application.
Information on each classification of student (undergraduate, graduate, international, and distance) and each student type is provided on this page to help you select the application that is right for you. Additional information is available on the Marshall University Admissions page.
If you have already submitted your application through our online application system and need to make a change, or if you have questions about your application, please contact Marshall Admissions, and we will be happy to assist you.
Important! Your application and all required credentials and fees must be on file with the appropriate Office of Admissions before your application can be processed and before we can render an admission decision.
- Domestic (U.S.) application files must be complete at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the term for which you are applying.
- International (outside the U.S.) application files must be complete at least two months prior to the beginning of the term for which you are applying.
- Please note that some undergraduate and many graduate academic programs have specific deadlines. Consult with individual academic departments for application details.
Before starting your application, review Marshall University’s undergraduate admission requirements.
Use the Undergraduate application if you are one of the following types of undergraduate students (for more information on these student types visit the Undergraduate Admissions page):
- Freshman
- Transfer
- Transient
- Early Admission
- Non-Degree
- College Graduates
- Readmitted Students
Before you start on your application, please refer to graduate admission requirements.
Use the Graduate application if you are one of the following types of graduate students (for more information on these student types visit the Graduate Admissions site):
- Graduate Degree
- Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Non-Degree Seeking
Before you start on your application, please refer to the international undergraduate admission requirements or the international graduate admission requirements.
Marshall University offers many graduate and undergraduate programs which are conducted entirely online. Online / Distance-Only Undergraduate and Graduate students do not have to have a campus or classroom presence during their academic careers and are eligible for a distance tuition rate in lieu of regular tuition and fees. For more information, please visit our Online Learning page.
To apply to an Online / Distance-Only program, students must apply online by submitting the application for Online / Distance-Only learning.