Documents Needed for Admission
- Official transcripts with a calculated GPA for the institution awarding the baccalaureate.
- Completed application form and application fee ($30).
- Two current letters of recommendation.
- Tests results of either Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Millers Analogies Test (MAT), or General Management Aptitude Test (GMAT).
- If applicable, official transcripts of each graduate institution awarding degree(s) or course credit beyond the baccalaureate.
- Evidence of completion of applicable department admissions requirements.
- Foreign Students must submit the following additional material:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for non-native English speaking individuals.
- Approved Evaluations of all Foreign Transcripts
- Letters and Documents establishing Financial Support
Starting the Admissions Process
The first step in the admissions process is to complete and submit the online admissions application. All remaining documents (with the exception of test scores and transcripts which are sent directly to Graduate Admissions by the issuing agency) should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office, Worcester State College, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Once your file is complete, it will be reviewed.
Deadlines for Admission
The Speech Language Pathology, School Psychology, and the Occupational Therapy programs admit students only during the Fall semester. Refer to the application for these deadlines. Currently, all other graduate programs operate on a rolling admissions cycle You should begin to assemble your file at least two months before the term you wish to be accepted. Time is needed for transcripts to be ordered and sent and for the test results to be processed and mailed. Your letters of reference will take additional time. Files will be reviewed when complete.
Taking the Tests
The GRE (Graduate Record Exam), MAT (Miller Analogies Test), and GMAT (General Management Aptitude Test) are all administered through private testing agencies or other colleges. Information concerning test sites and dates may be obtained online. Scores should be sent to Graduate Admissions. If you have an advanced degree you are exempt from the required test scores.
Letters of Recommendation
Two Recommendation for Admission forms are included with the application. Recommendations should be originals and be related specifically to the candidate's ability to pursue advanced study, to express ideas and to work effectively in one’s chosen field of employment. Recommendations may be sent on letterhead but should be attached to the form.
What about Transferring Courses?
Twelve (12) credits (four courses at Worcester State College) will transfer into a Master’s degree if applicable to the program. These twelve (12) credits include courses taken before admittance at Worcester State College as well as credit from another institution. If applying for a certification program. Courses transferred into your program will be approved by your graduate coordinator after you have been accepted.