Strategic Narrative Communication Application Information
The Master of Arts in Strategic Narrative Communication is a fully online, interdisciplinary graduate program that equips you with advanced skills in audience engagement, brand narrative, digital marketing, and immersive storytelling across platforms such as AR/VR/XR, podcasting, and AI-generated media. Designed for professionals and aspiring leaders across industries, this one-year program trains graduates to craft narratives that connect, inspire, and influence in powerful and socially responsible ways
| ACADEMIC PROGRAM CURRICULUM | START TERM | APPLICATION OPENS | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Strategic Narrative Communication | Fall 2026 (August) | Priority: June 1, 2026 Final: Rolling Applications will continue to be reviewed after the priority deadline on a space-available basis until our cohort is full. |
Admission Requirements
- Shenandoah Graduate Admissions Application and $30 Application Fee
- Unofficial or official transcripts
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution. We recommend a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher but will review all applications holistically.
- Applicants can choose to submit unofficial transcripts for initial review. If admitted, the applicant must submit an official transcript for each unofficial transcript upload. See our full policy for more details.
- All transcripts from non-U.S. based institutions must be course-by-course evaluated by a NACES or AICE accredited academic credential evaluation company to obtain equivalency information on courses, grades, and degrees earned. Upload a copy of this course-by-course evaluation to serve as your unofficial transcript from that institution. Please note: If choosing to upload an unofficial evaluation, please contact the evaluating agency to ensure the same official version can be sent at a later date. Unofficial and official evaluations must be conducted by the same evaluation company to ensure consistency.
- Language Proficiency Requirement must be met. Submission of TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Test (DET) may be required. See our policy for full details.
For International Students who require an F-1, I-20 visa, due to its fully online format, F-1 visas are not issued for this program.
Visit Shenandoah
The Office of Graduate Admissions offers campus visits, program-specific webinars and information sessions throughout the year. These events include time to speak with graduate admissions representatives and program faculty or deans.
Financial Aid
We strongly recommend that all eligible students submit a FAFSA to the Shenandoah University Office of Financial Aid.
Questions? Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions
Call: 540-665-4581 | Text: 540-546-6029 | Email: sugradadmissions@su.edu