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 NACES website.
  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 Stevenson University Master’s degree from a previously attended, regionally accredited institution. A maximum of 6 credits may be transferred into a Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University Online Graduate Catalog for additional information.

Online Undergraduate Program Admission Requirements

  1. Completed online application
  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 Stevenson University 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 NACES website. An official course-by-course transcript from a NACES member is required.

Stevenson University 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 Credit for Prior Learning. A matriculated student must complete 30 credits of their degree at Stevenson University.

Refer to Admissions Procedures and Processes in the Stevenson University Online Undergraduate Catalog for additional information.

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 Stevenson University Online Admissions Office:

  • Completed Application for Readmission.
  • Official college transcripts from each college or university attended since leaving Stevenson University.
  • Normal processing time after receipt of these materials is approximately 1-2 weeks.

Reinstatement Students

Please contact the Stevenson University Online Admissions Office to discuss the reinstatement process.