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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Admissions<\/div>
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Â鶹´«Ã½ sets admissions criteria in keeping with its vision and mission.<\/p>\n

Graduate Admissions<\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/h4>\n

Applications for graduate admission are received and prepared for review by the staff in the Office of Graduate and Adult Admissions. All applications that are received with an application fee or approved waiver will be reviewed and action will be taken. Applications that are received by the established deadlines and completed will be forwarded to the specific program’s graduate program director for review. The criteria used to determine a completed graduate application will vary from program to program. All programs will require a minimum of an official transcript that verifies the completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and at least one letter of recommendation. All applications that are received by the application deadline and are reviewed by a graduate program director will receive a decision letter (acceptance, denial, wait list) by an office-established deadline. Any applications that remain incomplete will receive a denial letter by an office-established deadline and will be coded as IW (institutional withdrawal).<\/p>\n

All applications will be reviewed completely and holistically by a graduate program director. Evaluative criteria will be set by each program’s graduate program director with the approval of the dean of the school that houses the program. To be admitted to a Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate program, an applicant usually presents a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all completed baccalaureate degrees. In the event that an applicant presents a GPA under a 3.0 but, to the dedicated graduate program director\u2019s satisfaction, demonstrates exceptional promise and\/or preparation in the field of study, the graduate program director will consult with, and seek written concurrence from, the program’s school dean to admit the student.<\/p>\n

Graduate Admissions (Non-Degree)<\/u><\/h4>\n

Applications for graduate non-degree admission are processed by the staff in the Office of Admissions. All applications that are received for non-degree status are considered actionable. Students will self-disclose that they have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution and graduated in good standing academically and socially at their graduating institution and will agree to all stipulations outlined on the non-degree application. Each applicant will then be reviewed by the appropriate graduate program director and a decision letter (acceptance, denial) will be sent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Transfer Credit<\/div>
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Â鶹´«Ã½ accepts credits from all accredited colleges and universities in the United States of America in accordance with the procedures, laws and\/or standards of the College, the state, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Â鶹´«Ã½ may accept credits from international institutions after an evaluation of coursework has been completed by a recognized evaluation service.<\/p>\n

If a syllabus indicates that a graduate course taken elsewhere is equivalent to one given in a program at Â鶹´«Ã½, application for transfer credits may be submitted. The criteria for acceptance are different for each graduate program; therefore, students must discuss transfer of credits with their graduate program director. Only two (2) graduate courses, not to exceed eight (8) credits (including GLEX) may be considered for transfer into a Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate program provided the courses are from another accredited institution of higher education. Students who transfer from a non-degree program to a degree program must fulfill the degree requirements in place at the time of matriculation into the degree program.<\/p>\n

Graduate students can also earn credit for Graduate Prior Learning Experience (GLEX). (Please see the GLEX policy for details on GLEX credits.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Graduate Prior Learning Experience (GLEX)<\/div>
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Â鶹´«Ã½ will grant academic credit through assessment of prior learning at the graduate level.<\/p>\n

PROCEDURES FOR GRADUATE PRIOR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (GLEX)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Graduate students at Â鶹´«Ã½ of New Jersey may receive credit for graduate-level knowledge that they have gained outside the traditional academic setting through work, training, community service or other accomplishments. (Not all graduate programs accept GLEX. Please review individual program requirements.) The process of graduate prior learning experience assessment involves the development of a portfolio and an interview that confirms that the learning the student has achieved through his\/her life experience is relevant to the program\u2019s learning goals.<\/p>\n

GLEX REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

When a graduate student applies to Â鶹´«Ã½, he\/she is made aware of the opportunity to apply for GLEX. GLEX requirements include:<\/p>\n