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Admission to Graduate Study
Application Procedures
Deadlines for Admission/Application Materials
Classification of Students
International Students
Admission to Graduate Study
Graduate programs are open to full- and/or part-time students who fulfill the admission requirements as stated for each program. Admission to degree programs is highly competitive and all qualified persons may not be accepted. Required admission materials and entry requirements are listed for each graduate program under the individual program description. Refer also to the graduate application packet or the Nazareth website for complete information.
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Application Procedures
Students may apply for a graduate program online, or through the self-managed application process. With the self-managed process, the applicant is responsible for collecting all of the pertinent documents necessary for the application, and sending a completed application packet to the Office of Graduate Admissions. The Admissions Committees review only completed admissions files following the admission deadline. (Please refer to deadlines for application materials.) Note: Applicants to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program are required to apply online at www.ptcas.org.
An admissions decision will be communicated to the applicant by official letter from the Director of Graduate Admissions. An enrollment deposit is required for applicants admitted to a graduate program with the intent to enroll. The deposit is applied to the first semester’s tuition, and is non-refundable.
Any applicant for a program leading to teacher certification who holds a bachelor’s degree from a college or university outside the United States or Canada must have his/her transcript(s) evaluated by the New York State Bureau of Teacher Certification and Evaluation; completion of this process is considered a provision of admission because it may take six months to complete this process.
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Deadlines for Admission/Application Materials
Master of Science in Education degree programs:
• Art Education
• Business and Marketing Education (rolling admission)
• Educational Technology Specialist - hybrid and traditional formats available
• Inclusive Education Programs: Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescence
• Literacy Education Specialist Programs
• Music Education
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages for International Educators (ITSL)
For admission to:
Summer Term: March 1 (NOTE: Inclusive Education Initial Certification Programs – Early Childhood, Childhood and Adolescence – are NOT eligible for a summer start; all other programs eligible for summer start)
Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Applications received after the stated deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Master of Science degree programs:
• Creative Arts Therapy
- Art Therapy Specialization
- Music Therapy Specialization
For admission to:
Art Therapy Specialization: Fall Semester only - January 15
Music Therapy Specialization: Fall semester - April 1; Spring semester - October 1
• Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Management
For admission to:
Summer, Fall and Spring Semester
Rolling Admission
• Speech-Language Pathology
For admission to:
Fall Semester - February 1 (DHOH Specialization only available in Fall)
Spring Semester - October 1
Master of Arts degree program:
• Liberal Arts
For admission to:
Summer, Fall and Spring Semester
Rolling Admission
Master of Social Work degree program:
• Social Work
For admission to:
Summer Term - January 15
Applications for Advanced Standing Admission
Fall Semester - March 15
Applications for Regular Admission
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program:
For admission to:
Summer only (note: students accepted for admission begin coursework in May):
Preferred deadline: November 1
Final deadline: January 15
Non-Degree Programs for teacher education extensions and annotations:
Admission is by departmental approval. Please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services for further information.
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Classification of Students
Fully accepted - Students who have been accepted as candidates for a master’s degree or the Doctor of Physical Therapy and are eligible to register in graduate level course work as indicated in the official letter of acceptance.
Provisionally accepted - Students who have made application to a master’s or the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program, and give promise of the ability to achieve fully accepted graduate status. However, they have not met all minimum standards for full acceptance, and are now eligible for a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours. By the completion of 12 graduate credit hours or 1 year, the provisions for full acceptance must be met in order to enroll. Students who must show proof of teacher certification or proof of completion of a bachelor’s degree must do so by November 1 (for fall admission) or March 15 (for spring admission). Provision(s) information is detailed with the official letter of acceptance.
Conditionally accepted - Students who have made application to a master’s or the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program, and give promise to achieve fully accepted graduate status. However, for example, they have not met all prerequisite course work or have another condition that must be met for full acceptance, they will become eligible for graduate course registration upon successful completion of prerequisite coursework or stated condition. Information regarding condition(s) of acceptance is detailed with the official letter of acceptance.
Matriculated and Non-matriculated status - Refers to both the admission and registration processes. A matriculated graduate student is one who has: (1) completed the formal application process, (2) received a formal letter from the Director of Graduate Admissions regarding the specific type of admission extended to him/her, and (3) enrolled in graduate level courses. Prospective students not matriculated into a graduate program may request enrollment in no more than six graduate credit hours if they have completed a bachelor’s degree. Non-matriculated option limited to selected programs and is contingent upon approval from the designated college official.
Professional Educator status - In circumstances whereby a student has completed a master’s degree, or a program of study deemed appropriate by a Program Director, and seeks to register for a graduate level course for professional endeavors, the student may seek approval for status of Professional Educator. This status will allow the student to register for a course without formal acceptance into a program. The approval form may be obtained in the Office of Graduate Student Services.
Full-time Students - The semester course load for a full-time graduate student is a minimum of 9 credit hours of graduate level course work. Employment should be limited.
Half-time Students - The semester course load for a half-time graduate student is 6-8 graduate level credit hours.
Less than Half-time Students - The semester course load for this status is less than 6 credit hours of graduate level work.
Auditors - Students wishing to audit courses for which no graduate credits are claimed. Auditors must hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Registration is on a space available basis and with the permission of the Program Director.
Veterans - Veterans who are eligible for educational benefits may consult the local Veterans Administration or obtain applications in the Office of the Registrar. Recipients of veteran benefits are required to sign-in in the Registrar’s Office at the beginning of each month, while attending. They also must report change of status, interrupted attendance, or termination of study to the Registrar.
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International Students - (utilize the regular application form, however, additional admission requirements are described below)
The following information is in regard to admission requirements, admission deadlines, financial aid, requirements for “F” student visa, and health insurance. For additional information visit www.naz.edu or www.naz.edu/dept/cie.
Additional Admission Requirements for International Students
- Bachelor’s Degree (U.S. equivalent): Applicants seeking admission to a master’s level program must possess a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent in US terms), with adequate preparation, from a recognized institute of higher education. Evaluation by World Evaluation Services (WES): Applicants from foreign educational institutions are required to send official copies of transcripts with certified English translation to the World Education Services for evaluation. WES will send copies of completed evaluations to the applicant and to Nazareth College. To contact WES call 1-800-977-8263 or (212) 966-6377 between 9am and 5 pm Eastern.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose native language is not English applying from a foreign educational institution are required to prove English proficiency by one of the following methods:
- 550 on the paper-based test “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL); or
- 85 on the Internet-based TOEFL (a minimum of 25 on the speaking portion is required); or
- 6.5 on the English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Please note that minimum scores may vary by program. Results of the test must be forwarded directly to Nazareth College. NOTE: (1) Applicants with lower English proficiency may be admitted on a provisional basis by enrolling in Nazareth’s American Language Institute for an intensive English program. (2) Applicants without formal English language proficiency scores may be admitted conditionally upon being tested after arrival. For undergraduate students, the testing will determine English placement. For more information:
- NOTE: Official documents in languages other than English must include certified English translation.
- Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial support by sending the following required documents: (1) bank affidavit certifying available assets. The students must demonstrate a level of support not only for actual tuition and room and board, but also for living expenses, pocket money, books, etc.; (2) completion of a Declaration of Finances form is required. Go to www.naz.edu/dept/cie/documents/DeclarationofFinanceForm.pdf to download and print the form.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is recommended, but not required, except for the program of Speech-Language Pathology.
Application Deadlines for International Students
All applications for international student admissions are reviewed as soon as they are received. Applicants are notified of the admission decision within four weeks after receipt of a complete application packet. All items listed above in addition to the general application must be received by Nazareth College to be eligible for admission review.
Graduate Assistantships for International Students
Graduate assistantships are limited and awarded on a highly competitive basis.
Costs for International Students
The approximate cost (including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, board and incidental expenses) for one year of graduate study is estimated at $29,806 (Doctor of Physical Therapy is $42,205 for 2010-2011). The above is an estimate of what graduate expenses at Nazareth College could be. It must be emphasized that this is only an estimate and may be changed if conditions warrant.
Requirements for “F” Student Visa
When applicants have met all admission requirements, Nazareth College will prepare and forward an official letter of acceptance and one copy of Certificate of Eligibility, Forms I-20A and I-20B. This copy of I-20A and I-20B should be taken to the nearest American Consul for the purpose of securing a Non-Immigrant “F” Student Visa.
Health Insurance for International Students
All international applicants are required to possess a valid health insurance policy, or agree to purchase one through Nazareth College. All admitted students will be required to submit proof of measles and rubella immunizations before registering for their first semester.
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