The Finer Print

• Late applications will not be accepted. Once an application deadline passes, you may select the next available term in the Program Selection of the online graduate admission application.
  • International students may be subject to earlier submission deadlines.
  • Individual programs may have early, priority, and final deadlines for submission.
• All application materials must be completed within 3 business days of the posted application deadline to guarantee review.
• The graduate school may process application materials received after the application deadline, but candidacy will be reviewed on a case by case and space available basis.
• Applications submitted as incomplete or that are missing items will not be considered for future terms. You must reapply for the next available start term, meeting all updated academic and document requirements.
• Non degree-seeking persons wishing to take graduate-level classes must fill out a Special Student Registration Request form with the Office of Records and Registration. 

Application Checklist and Resources

Online Admissions Application

Features that optimize admission processing and review include:

• Upload unofficial transcripts (institutions located inside the US only). 
  • If admitted, you will need to submit official documents before coursework commences or a registration hold will be placed on your student account. 
  • Official documents of a higher education institution or agency are official only if they are sealed, or directly reported from an institution or agency directly to the School of Graduate Studies vial mail, courier, or secure, encrypted electronic delivery. Opened or unsealed documents are considered unofficial.
• Official transcripts and academic records are required for applicants having completed their degree(s) outside the United States. Alternatively, you may provide official course by course evaluations from a NACES-affiliated agency.
  • Official documents of a higher education institution or agency are official only if they are sealed, or directly reported from an institution or agency directly to the School of Graduate Studies vial mail, courier, or secure, encrypted electronic delivery. Opened or unsealed documents are considered unofficial.
• Upload all required documents, including a customized Personal Statement, resume of educational and professional skills and experience, writing samples, and other required documents prescribed under program-specific admission policy.
• Applicants may request official scores from Educational Testing Services (ETS), such as GRE and TOEFL directly through the application portal or through ETS directly by using School Code 6679
  • Other entrance and proficiency exams include GMAT, IELTS, and Duolingo. Send official scores to the School of Graduate Studies as a designated recipient directly inside those platforms to satisfy official document requirements. 
• Recommendation contact information will be entered directly into the application system to solicit Likert Evaluation or Letter of Recommendation per program-specific requirements. Please do not email or mail Letters of Recommendation that are not required.
• Pay the application fee online with a credit card or request a PayPal invoice.
• Track application completion, document receipt, and review processing statuses by monitoring your Personal URL and email.

Application Fee Duration

Application Fee Policy

The admission application fee applies only to the original term for which you apply. It is non-transferable to future terms or program applications.

Deferring Admission

Applicants who receive an offer of admission may request to defer their start term for up to one year.
Deferrals are granted at the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Program Director.

Common reasons for deferral include:

• Visa interview delays or denials (for international students)

• Personal hardship or unforeseen circumstances

Incomplete or Missing Applications

Applications that are incomplete or missing required documents will not be reviewed and cannot be deferred.

In such cases, you must submit a new application and pay a new fee for future term consideration.

All materials must be received by the posted deadlines to be considered.

Denied or Waitlisted Applicants

If you were denied admission or placed on a waitlist and do not enroll, you must reapply and pay a new application fee for any future term.

Returning SCSU Graduate Students

If you have previously been admitted to an SCSU graduate program and wish to apply to a new:

• Licensure track

• Graduate Certificate

• Master's program

• Post-Master Graduate Certificate or Specialist program

• Doctoral program

You must submit a new application and application fee for each program.

Required materials typically include:

• Updated Personal Statement

• Resume/CV

• Contact Information for Recommendations

• Previously submitted transcripts or test scores may not need to be resubmitted

Applying to Multiple Programs

If you're applying to more than one graduate program or certificate simultaneously:

• Review Program Level questions in the application to select dual admission optional concentrations or graduate certificates

• Submit a separate application and application fee for each program

• Provide a program-specific Personal Statement and Recommendations as required

• You may reuse your transcript and test scores if they were previously submitted

Important: Apply only to the program and start term you intend to begin coursework.

Program Transfers

Internal program transfers are only considered after the first enrolled semester and require new application for admission.

Note: Credits earned in one program may not count toward the new program’s degree requirements and may result in additional tuition and fees.