Admission

Graduate students are admitted to Marymount University as degree-seeking, graduate- and post-master’s-certificate seeking, and nondegree or visiting students. Through Marymount’s Academic Outreach, individuals may be enrolled off-site as degree- or certificate-seeking students. International students may enroll as degree- or certificate-seeking students. Application procedures for students in each category follow.

Graduate Student Admission Criteria

In making decisions for admission, Marymount University takes into consideration an applicant’s previous college or university coursework, work experience, and positive recommendations, as well as test scores and an applicant’s personal statement, when applicable.

Degree-Seeking Students

For all programs, applicants who have or will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university prior to enrollment are eligible to apply, and must submit the following items to be considered for acceptance:

a completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $40; and
official transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework (delivered in a sealed envelope that bears the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

These items are Universitywide requirements for every program.

Schools and individual graduate programs vary in their requirements for standardized test scores*, portfolios, interviews, work experience, or other criteria. Some programs have specific application deadlines. For detailed information, students should consult the section for the School or program to which they are applying.

Unless otherwise noted, students are admitted on a full- or part-time basis for the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

*NOTE: All scores should reflect testing within the last five years or be subject to review by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Applicants who already hold a master’s degree are not required to submit GRE, MAT, LSAT, or GMAT test scores, with the exception of Physical Therapy program applicants. Physical Therapy applicants must submit GRE scores even if they have a master’s degree in another field. Acceptable Praxis I or SAT/ACT scores are required for admission to all teacher licensure programs.

International Students

An international student is defined as an individual wishing to enroll who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a permanent U.S. resident.
Visitors in B-1/B-2 status are not eligible to register. These individuals must change their status to an F-1 student visa in order to study at Marymount University. Contact the International Student Services Office or Office of Graduate Admissions for more information regarding this immigration regulation and other immigration-related questions.

Eligible international students must submit the following items to be considered:

a completed application form with the nonrefundable $40 application fee;
evidence of graduation or expected graduation from an accredited college or university in the form of an official transcript or letter on institutional letterhead from a representative of that institution;
for students attending schools within the United States, one official transcript, released directly from the college or university attended;
for students attending schools outside the United States, two copies of the applicant’s transcript as follows:

An authenticated copy of the college or university transcript. Transcripts must be certified as a true copy by a notary public, an official of the institution in which the applicant is enrolled, or a United States consular official.
A course-by-course evaluation of the applicant’s transcript. The academic record should include a list of the subjects studied and a qualitative rating. The applicant is responsible for the timely translation and evaluation of documents and for all costs and fees associated with these services. Approved evaluation agencies are World Education Services, Inc., P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10011; Credentials Evaluation Services, Inc., P.O. Box 66940, Los Angeles, CA 90066; World Educational Credentials Evaluators and College Planning, P.O. Box 341468, Tampa, FL 33694; and AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars), 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 520, Washington, DC 20036;

a completed international student supplemental information (ISSI) form;
a copy of the applicant’s passport ID pages, visa (if applicable), and a copy of the front and back of the I-94 form;
acceptable standardized test scores (see Note under preceding “Degree-seeking Students” section); and
Nonnative speakers of English must have a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 100 on the Internet test to be considered for admission. Those students who have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school where the language of instruction is English are exempt from this requirement.

Deadlines for Students in Need of an I-20

The completed application for international students in need of an I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) must be received in the Admissions Office by the following dates, depending on where the applicant is presently residing:

For fall semester:

Students residing outside the U.S., July 1
Students residing inside the U.S., July 15

For spring semester:

Students residing outside the U.S., October 15
Students residing inside the U.S., November 1

For summer semester:

Students residing outside the U.S., March 15
Students residing inside the U.S., April 1

International students in need of an I-20 form must adequately document financial resources for the program’s duration. An I-20 will be issued when

the applicant has been admitted;
original financial documentation, such as a certified bank statement, has been received;
a copy of the ID pages of the applicant’s passport has been received; and
a deposit has been paid.

In cases where the applicant has been previously enrolled in the United States, he/she must also submit

a Transfer Clearance Form;
copies of all previous I-20s;
a copy of his/her visa; and
a copy of the back and front of the I-94 card.

Graduate and Post-master’s Certificate-seeking Students

The following are required for graduate and post-master’s certificate-seeking applicants in order to be considered:

a completed graduate admission application with the nonrefundable $40 application fee;
transcripts reflecting postsecondary work and showing at least a bachelor’s degree (applicants to a post-master’s certificate program must also present evidence of a master’s degree); and
an interview with the appropriate program representative, if required.

Students admitted to certificate programs are limited to enrollment in those courses and prerequisites that fulfill certificate requirements. Marymount graduate certificate coursework that is applicable to a given master’s degree may be applied to that degree; however, students must apply for degree status prior to or upon completion of the certificate. No more than 18 credits of courses earned in certificate programs may be applied to graduate degree requirements. Completion of a certificate offering does not guarantee admission to a degree program.

International students must follow the same admission procedures listed under “International Students.”

Nondegree Students

Some programs offer nondegree applicants admission to a limited number of graduate courses taken to increase vocational fitness and to learn about recent developments in a field of interest. Such students are urged to seek academic advice from the appropriate graduate program coordinator before registration. Students visiting from other institutions also enroll as nondegree students.

The following are required in order to be considered for acceptance:

a completed graduate admission application with the nonrefundable $40 application fee;
transcripts reflecting postsecondary work and showing at least a bachelor’s degree; and
an interview with the appropriate program representative, if required.

An F-1 visa student is not eligible to apply as a nondegree student. F-1 visa graduate students may only be admitted to the University as graduate degree- or graduate certificate-seeking students. Please see the appropriate student category for admission requirements and procedures.

Nondegree Enrollment

Nondegree admission is limited to two consecutive semesters. During these two semesters, a student may enroll in a limited number of credits. Students interested in nondegree studies should consult the School or program section in which he/she is interested to learn if there are further details or restrictions concerning nondegree studies.

Students who wish to continue graduate study beyond the limits for nondegree status must apply for program admission and meet all regular admission requirements for the degree program. Graduate credits earned at Marymount University while a student is enrolled through nondegree status may be applicable to graduate degree requirements or electives.

Off-site Students Enrolled in Special Programs

Students enrolled in off-site programs through Marymount’s Academic Outreach are required to submit official transcripts and, depending upon their academic objective, follow admission requirements consistent with degree- or certificate-seeking students.

Students who complete certificate programs and wish to be admitted as degree-seeking students must apply for admission to the degree program. Completion of a certificate offering does not guarantee admission to a degree program.

Notification

Marymount University has a rolling admissions policy, unless otherwise noted in this catalog. The University notifies applicants as to whether they have met the criteria for admission after the application procedure is completed and the Admissions Committee has acted on the application.

All acceptances to Marymount University are tentative until the applicant’s final college grades are received and conditions of the acceptance, if any, are met.

Deferral of Enrollment

For certain programs, offers of admission may be deferred for one year. A request for a deferral of enrollment must be in writing. Updated transcripts and professional information must be provided prior to enrollment.