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Admission to Master's Degree Programs

An applicant who has completed a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution and has completed prerequisites in the proposed area of concentration with a "B" average may apply for admission to a graduate program. The following materials must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies:

1. Application form. Applications for master's degree programs may be obtained by calling the Graduate Office.
2. Application fee. A non refundable application fee of $35.00 in the form of a check or money order.
3. Official transcripts. Official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate school attended should be sent directly to the College of Graduate Studies from the school registrar(s).
4. Recommendations. Two recommendations appraising the applicant's personal and professional qualities as well as capability for graduate study. References should be completed by academic professors or employers and forwarded directly to the Graduate Office.
5. Test Scores. Acceptable scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) by the time six credits are completed in the program. Official score reports should be sent directly to the College of Graduate Studies by the Testing Center. (Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or greater are not required to submit test scores.)
6. Goals Statement. A one page essay discussing your professional goals and how graduate study at Immaculata will enable you to achieve those goals.
7. Interview. An official interview with the department chair, designated advisor, and/or a graduate admission counselor.
8. International Students. Additional documentation includes:
• Original transcript of academic credentials. These must be accompanied by English translations and evaluated by an official agency recommended by the college.
• Certification of financial support during the time of graduate study. Official score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL), when appropriate. APIEL scores of 3-5 will also be accepted.
• Certification of enrollment in an approved health and accident insurance program.
• A current 1-20 ID form
• Enrollment in a full-time course of study is required for those with a student visa.

Based on the admission packet, students may be required to fulfill additional specified pre requisites prior to matriculation.

Please submit all inquiries and admission materials to:

College of Graduate Studies
Immaculata University
1145 King Road, Campus Box 500
Immaculata, PA 19345 0500