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International Graduate Admissions Requirements

For complete information on studying in the United States, costs and financial aid, housing, health/immunization requirements, international student orientation and more, visit the Rowan University International Student Services website. (opens in a new window)

General Admissions Requirements - These four items are the basic foundation that comprise every international graduate application. Full details about each can be found on the International Graduate Application Process page.:

Individual Program Requirements - In addition to the general requirements for admission into The Graduate School listed above, the requirements for consideration of admission into each graduate program of study are listed below:

Doctoral Degree
Educational Leadership One official transcript • Teaching certificates for K-12 focus • Three recommendations • Professional Leadership Portfolio • Interview by committee (applicants will be notified)


Master's Degrees
Applied Behavior Analysis One official transcript • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
Business Administration (M.B.A.) One official transcript • GMAT or GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Current resumé
M.B.A. Accounting One official transcript • GMAT or GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Current resumé
M.B.A. Finance One official transcript • GMAT or GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Current resumé
M.B.A. Entrepreneurship One official transcript • GMAT or GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Current resumé
M.B.A. Marketing One official transcript • GMAT or GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Current resumé
M.B.A. Management One official transcript • GMAT or GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Current resumé
Counseling in Educational Settings One official transcript • GRE or Miller Analogies • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
Criminal Justice One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
Engineering (M.S.E.) One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
M.S.E. Chemical Engineering One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
M.S.E. Civil Engineering One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
M.S.E. Electrical Engineering One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
M.S.E. Environmental Engineering One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
M.S.E. Engineering Management One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
Higher Education: Administrative One official transcript • GRE or Miller Analogies • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Interview
Higher Education: Instructional One official transcript • GRE or Miller Analogies • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Interview
Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T): Elementary All official transcripts • PRAXIS I and II • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T): Secondary All official transcripts • PRAXIS I and II • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T): Theatre All official transcripts • PRAXIS I and II • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
Mathematics One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Evidence of at least 30 undergraduate semester hours of mathematics, including calculus through vector calculus, linear algebra, and abstract algebra
Music (M.M.) One official transcript • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Audition
Public Relations One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Writing sample
School Administration:
Principal Preparation		 One official transcript • GRE or Miller Analogies • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives
School Psychology One official transcript • GRE or Miller Analogies • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Interview
Writing One official transcript • GRE • Two recommendations • Statement of objectives • Writing sample

All Programs
All applicants who have obtained their bachelor's degree in a country where English is not the primary language spoken TOEFL scores

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Taking Your Standardized Tests - Depending on your program of intereste listed above, you may be required to take one or more of the following:

If your program requires that you take one or more graduate-level standardized tests, your chances of doing well increase if you prepare for it. Take out a prep book from your library or buy one at a book store or online. Did You Know? Rowan offers test preparation courses for the GRE or the GMAT.

If You Have A Master's Degree Students who have already earned a master's degree before applying to the Graduate School will, in most instances, not be required to take a standardized test to be admitted. See your specific graduate program of interest's detail page or email The Graduate School for complete details.

Honors Admission Students who have graduated from Rowan University—no more than three years prior to submitting a graduate application—with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.8 or above are eligible to apply for Honor’s Admission. If a student qualifies as an Honor’s Admit, she/he will receive a waiver of both the application fee and the standardized testing requirement such as GRE or GMAT.

Maintaining Your Full-Time Status

All international students are required to be matriculated (accepted) into a graduate program and must take at least 9 credits (full-time status), which are applicable to the degree program, per semester to maintain legal status with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Rowan University is a state educational institution and, therefore, must abide by state and federal regulations. Questions about this regulation should be directed to International Student Services at internationalstudents@rowan.edu.

United States immigration law places responsibility upon the individual student to know and follow all relevant immigration regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may have very severe consequences for your ability to study, seek employment, or even remain in the United States.

For complete information on studying in the US, costs and financial aid, housing, health/immunization requirements, international student orientation and more, visit the Rowan University International Student Services website. (opens in a new window)

Note: If you are a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident of the US, go to the Future Students area of our website and to the standard Graduate Application to apply to The Graduate School.

And, as always, if you have any questions along the way, The Graduate School is just an email or a phone call away at 856-256-4050.

This information is provided as a courtesy to you. Nothing on this or associated pages, documents, comments, answers, e-mail, articles, or other communications should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is intended to be general and should not be relied upon for any specific situation. For legal advice, consult an attorney experienced in immigration law. It is your responsibility to know and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as university policies.