Application Requirements for Graduate Students

Master’s Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • $50 non-refundable fee
  • Official university transcripts and proof of bachelor’s degree completion. An explanation of your university grading system must also be provided along with your transcripts.
  • Two letters of recommendation from your professors or employers
  • A Statement of Purpose is required. A résumé is required.
  • Certain majors require GRE and/or GMAT test scores. GRE School Code: 3663; GMAT school code: P1X-DS-94. See GRE/GMAT section below for more information.
Additional Requirements for International Students
Additional Requirements for Ph.D. and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Applicants
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
  • An academic or other professional writing sample
  • The Statement of purpose must include applicant background, goals, and reasons for pursuing their Ph.D. degree at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ
Additional Requirements for Doctor of Science Applicants

Top candidates to the Doctor of Health Sciences will undergo an interview with program faculty prior to an admissions decision.

  • Academic transcripts
  • Resume
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • 1 writing sample
  • Statement of purpose
Certificate Program Application Checklist
  • Online application $50 non-refundable fee.
  • Official university transcripts and proof of bachelor’s degree completion.
  • An explanation of your university grading system must also be provided along with your transcripts.
  • A Statement of Purpose is required.
  • A résumé is required.
Sending Documents By Mail

Mail Official Documents to:

University of New 51¶ºÄÌ
Office of Graduate Admissions
Maxcy Hall, 129
300 Boston Post Road
West 51¶ºÄÌ, CT 06516, USA

In an effort to minimize application processing time and to support our paperless application process, you should only mail official documents to the office.

All unofficial documents must be uploaded through the online application system to support the initial admissions review. Any unofficial documents mailed to the office will be discarded.

GRE/GMAT Requirements

Please Note: GRE/GMAT test scores are required for master's degree applicants applying to the following programs:

  • Criminal Justice (Ph.D.)
  • Forensic Science (M.S.)

Qualified applicants for the Pompea College of Business who have met specific requirements as outlined below may request a waiver of the GMAT/GRE requirement.

Minimum requirements for GMAT Waiver consideration:

  • An advanced degree (e.g., masters or higher) or a Professional License (CPA, MD, JD), or
  • An undergraduate grade point average of 3.3 or higher from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent, or
  • Proof of a minimum of 5 years of continuous professional, administrative, or business experience with demonstrated progression in scope of control and authority
Conditional Admission

See here for more information on Conditional Admissions and our Academic English Preparatory Program.

Graduate Admission Deferment Policy

See this page for our Graduate Admission Deferment Policy.

Limited Intakes & Unique Deadlines

See here for more information on program specific priority application deadlines and limited intakes.