Graduate Program Admission Requirements

  1. Completed application for master’s admissions.
  2. Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  3. Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the .
  4. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work.
  5. Personal statement.

Some programs require additional information. Additional requirements can be found on the individual graduate program pages.

Transcripts are only considered official if they arrive in a sealed envelope directly from the institution. If a student receives the transcripts, they must keep the envelope sealed and deliver them directly to the admissions office.

Transfer of Graduate Credit Policy

A maximum of 15 graduate credits may be transferred into a Â鶹´«Ã½ Master’s degree from a previously attended, regionally accredited institution. A maximum of 6 credits may be transferred into a Â鶹´«Ã½ post-baccalaureate certificate program from a previously attended, regionally accredited institution.

An official transcript from each institution where the credits were earned must be submitted. Coursework completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and an official NACES member transcript must be submitted.

Refer to Admissions Procedures and Processes in the Â鶹´«Ã½ Online Graduate Catalog for additional information.

International Student Information

U.S. Permanent Residents

Applicants who are currently United States permanent residents must meet all the stated admissions requirements and follow the same application procedures as U.S. citizens; however, permanent residents must also submit a high-quality, color copy of the front and back of their valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card. The Admissions Office will not process the application without this component.

All permanent residents and some other eligible non-citizens can apply for federal need-based financial aid programs. Applicants for traditional undergraduate programs are also automatically considered for merit-based scholarship when they meet the stated merit-based scholarship deadlines.

F-1 Visa Students

The only online master’s programs that can accept students seeking an F-1 visa are the master’s programs in Digital Transformation and Innovation, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, and Healthcare Management. Students planning to attend Stevenson on an F-1 visa should submit all application requirements by March 1 for fall semester admission and October 1 for spring admission. Students who apply after these deadlines may experience delays in receiving their visa and subsequently starting at the University.

Decisions are released on a rolling basis. Once an international student is accepted to Stevenson, the student will need to follow the directions for submitting the required documents listed in the Required Post-Acceptance Section. In order to best serve the student, all required post-acceptance documents need to be submitted to the Â鶹´«Ã½ Online Admissions Office no later than the deadlines posted for each of the required documents. 

International Applicants

A graduate applicant is defined as a student who has completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

An international student is anyone who is not a U. S. citizen or a U. S. Permanent Resident/Resident Alien.Applicants who wish to remain in their home country outside of the United States are eligible to apply to any online graduate program. Only the master’s programs in Digital Transformation and Innovation, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, and Healthcare Management can accept students who are seeking an F-1 visa. All international applicants for admission must submit the following:

1. Graduate Application for Admission: Students must use the Online Graduate Application and submit all required additional documentation as described in the Master’s Degree Admissions Policies section of this catalog. 

2.  Proof of English Proficiency: Students must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency. Any student whose native language is not English must submit Proof of English Proficiency through one of the following methods:

  • If the student’s secondary and/or post-secondary education used English as the official medium of instruction: submit documentation such as a letter from a teacher, counselor, academic advisor, or school administrator confirming that English is the official medium of instruction at their school.
  • If the student attended a school or schools at the secondary or post-secondary level at which English was not the official medium of instruction: submit results of one of the following English proficiency tests. Required scores are as follows:
    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a score of 90 or higher (internet-based) and have no individual section score lower than 20; or
    • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 and no individual score lower than 6.0; or
    • Duolingo with a score of 125 or higher; or
    • Pearson Test of English with a score of 70 or higher; or
    • Cambridge English with a score of 175 or higher on B1 or B2.

All documentation is subject to review and additional information may be requested.

3.  Official Transcripts from all Institutions: Students who have attended or who are currently attending a U.S. post-secondary institution must submit official transcripts from all institutions. Students who have completed post-secondary academic coursework outside of the United States must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website.

4. Passport Identification Page (only for students seeking an F-1 visa applying to the DTI, CYBF, or HCM program): A legible, high-quality, color copy of the unexpired passport identification page is required of all international students seeking a F-1 visa. International students currently holding an F-1 visa must submit a copy of their Form I-20.

Requirements After Acceptance – All F-1 Visa Students

In order to receive a Form I-20, please follow the instructions below submitting each official document to the Â鶹´«Ã½ Online Admissions Office. The following documents are due May 1 for fall admission or November 1 for spring admission.

1.  Official Bank Statements: All international students holding or intending to seek an F-1 student visa must submit current official bank statement(s) signed by an official from the banking institution. Statements must be in English verifying the student’s financial resources in U.S. dollars for the total cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, other academic expenses, living expenses, and transportation for the year of intended enrollment. The current year’s Estimated Cost of Attendance Chart is listed on our Financial Aid website.

       International students must show No less than $40,000 as a minimum amount in U.S. dollars. 

2.  Financial Resource Statement: All international students holding or intending to seek an F-1 student visa must complete the F-1 Student Declaration of Finances form and the Sponsor Commitment form if applicable. 

3. SEVIS Fee: Accepted F-1 international students are responsible for paying the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee at fmjfee.com.

Full-time 

Graduate students on an F-1 visa must take a minimum of 6 credits each semester.

Scholarships

Federal financial aid programs are available to documented U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and some other eligible non-U.S. citizens. There are no full-tuition scholarships or separately designated scholarships for international students.

Online Undergraduate Program Admission Requirements

  2. First-Time College Students – Submit an official high school transcript listing diploma. If applying with a GED, an official transcript must be submitted with a score of 145 or higher.
  3. Transfer Students with 15 college credits or more – Submit official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If there are fewer than 15 credits, submit an official high school transcript listing diploma. If applying with a GED, an official transcript must be submitted with a score of 145 or higher.
  4. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work

Some programs require additional information. Additional requirements can be found on the individual online undergraduate program pages.

Transcripts are only considered official if they arrive in a sealed envelope directly from the institution. If a student receives the transcripts, they must keep the envelope sealed and deliver them directly to the admissions office.

Transfer of Undergraduate Credit Policy

Students desiring to transfer from another college and be admitted to an undergraduate degree program at Â鶹´«Ã½ must submit official transcripts of all previous college records. College-level coursework completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the . An official course-by-course transcript from a NACES member is required.

Â鶹´«Ã½ will accept a maximum of 70 undergraduate transfer credits from a regionally accredited community college and 90 undergraduate credits from a regionally accredited four-year institution. No more than 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and . A matriculated student must complete 30 credits of their degree at Â鶹´«Ã½.

Refer to Admissions Procedures and Processes in the Â鶹´«Ã½ Online Undergraduate Catalog for additional information.

International Student Information

U.S. Permanent Residents

Applicants who are currently United States permanent residents must meet all the stated admissions requirements and follow the same application procedures as U.S. citizens; however, permanent residents must also submit a high-quality, color copy of the front and back of their valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card. The Admissions Office will not process the application without this component.

All permanent residents and some other eligible non-citizens can apply for federal need-based financial aid programs. Applicants for traditional undergraduate programs are also automatically considered for merit-based scholarship when they meet the stated merit-based scholarship deadlines.

F-1 Visa Students

Students seeking an F-1 visa are not eligible for the online undergraduate programs.

International Applicants

Applicants who wish to remain in their home country outside of the United States and apply for admission to the online undergraduate programs are eligible to apply. A freshman applicant is defined as a student who has not taken university credits after graduating from secondary school. A transfer applicant is a student who has completed post-secondary school education or university credits after graduating from secondary school. International applicants for admission must submit the following:

1.  Online Undergraduate Application for Admission: Students must complete the application for Online Undergraduate Degree Admissions, including additional documentation if required for the program of interest. 

2.  Proof of English Proficiency: Students must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency. Any student whose native language is not English must submit Proof of English Proficiency through one of the following methods:

  • If the student’s secondary and/or post-secondary education used English as the official medium of instruction: submit documentation such as a letter from a teacher, counselor, academic advisor, or school administrator confirming that English is the official medium of instruction at their school.
  • If the student attended a school or schools at the secondary or post-secondary level at which English was not the official medium of instruction: submit results of one of the following English proficiency tests. Required scores are as follows:
    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a score of 80 or higher (internet-based) and have no individual section score lower than 20; or
    • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 and no individual score lower than 6.0; or
    • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 530 or higher; or
    • ACT English score of 19 or higher; or
    • Duolingo with a score of 105 or higher; or
    • Pearson Test of English with a score of 54 or higher; or
    • Cambridge English with a score of 175 or higher on B1 or B2.

All documentation is subject to review and additional information may be requested.

3. Official Transcripts/Diplomas/Graduation Certificates: 

a. Freshman Applicants: An applicant must submit official transcripts from all high school/secondary institutions. Transcripts from non-English foreign high school/secondary institutions and from post-secondary institutions outside of the United States must be submitted to an international credentials evaluation service that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) for a course-by-course evaluation including GPA. A member list is available on the NACES website.

b. Transfer Applicants: International Transfer students who have attended or who are currently attending a U.S. post-secondary institution must submit official transcripts from all institutions. Students who have completed post-secondary academic coursework outside of the United States must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website. Transfer students who have completed less than 28 college-level academic credits (as determined by a Â鶹´«Ã½ credit evaluation) are required to submit an official U.S. high school transcript or official NACES member evaluation of a non-U.S. secondary school transcript.

Readmission Students

Students who are absent from the University for three or more consecutive semesters for any reason, including an approved Leave of Absence, must apply for readmission. Students should have been in good academic standing at the end of the last semester attended. Students who are absent from the University for two semesters or fewer do not need to apply for readmission and should contact their Student Success Coach to register for classes.

Students applying for readmission must submit the following materials to the Â鶹´«Ã½ Online Admissions Office:

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  • Official college transcripts from each college or university attended since leaving Â鶹´«Ã½.
  • Normal processing time after receipt of these materials is approximately 1-2 weeks.

Reinstatement Students

Please contact the Â鶹´«Ã½ Online Admissions Office to discuss the reinstatement process.