General Application Requirements

Applicants for graduate study must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and demonstrate the motivation, ability, and preparation to successfully pursue graduate study. While personal interviews are not required as part of the admission procedure or used as a screening device in the process, they are encouraged as an opportunity for the applicant to become better acquainted with the program. Applicants may also request an interview with the director of a specific graduate program.

The Admission Committee of each program, the Graduate Program Director and the Director of Graduate Admissions will make a determination based upon records of undergraduate achievement, prior graduate work (if appropriate), scores on standardized tests (GRE, GMAT, etc.), letters of recommendation [pdf], and other supporting documentation where required. This determination is subject to the approval of the Provost or the Provost’s designee.

The materials and credentials to be completed by each applicant include:

• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students with a GPA less than 3.0 are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet with a graduate counselor.
• Application form with fee. Our application can be downloaded [pdf] for printing.
• A personal goals statement.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work must be submitted.
• Two letters of recommendation (download the form [pdf]).
• A current résumé.
• The results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English.
• Standardized tests–see programs for specific requirements.
• Immunization history (download [pdf]).
• Transfer Request Form and supporting documents, if appropriate. (found on the application form [pdf]).
• Course waiver Request Form and supporting documents. (MBA applicants only) .

Procedure

• Prospective Students must submit a completed application packet [pdf] for graduate study, along with the non-refundable application fee of $30, payable to St. John Fisher College.
• Prospective students should refer to each graduate program for specific admission criteria.
• For an admission packet, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 585.385.8161 or e-mail grad@sjfc.edu.

Applicants may request a meeting with a graduate counselor by calling the Office of Graduate Admissions at 585-385-8161.

International Students

Applicants for Graduate International Study must submit the following:

• St. John Fisher College's Application for Admission. (viewable and downloadable [pdf]) The application must be signed and dated and all required information must accompany the application when it is submitted.
• A non-refundable application fee of US $30 payable to St. John Fisher College. In addition to the application fee, students with transcripts from international universities will be charged a $60 transcript evaluation fee.
• A non-refundable US $60 transcript evaluation fee payable to St. John Fisher College.
• Original or notarized copies of academic records from all post-secondary (college/university) schools attended. Transcripts must be submitted in English, or must be accompanied by certified English translations. Transfer students should also submit certified translations of course descriptions.
• Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if a student's first language is not English. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 575 for graduate study.
• Required test scores for specific Graduate Programs (GRE or GMAT)
• Submission of Personal Goals Statement.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A current résumé.

Once the items above have been received, an admissions decision can be made.

Additional items required for Accepted International Applicants:

• Accepted international applicants must submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit of US $500 payable to St. John Fisher College.
• Accepted international applicants must complete and submit documents certifying availability of adequate financial resources. These documents, which verify all available funds, may be one of the following:
        1. Certified Bank Statement with official signature/seal
        2. An office copy of the Sponsoring Agency's Guarantee (for agency-sponsored applicants).

Important Deadlines

Applications will be processed on a continuing basis upon receipt in the Office of Graduate Admissions until the deadline.

Applicants wishing to apply after the deadline will be processed based on space availability in each program.

The Program Director and admissions committee will make a decision in less than six weeks of an applicant applying. Please note that several education programs have different application deadlines.