Graduate Admission Made Simple

Prospective students ready to pursue a master's or doctoral degree need to show they’re prepared for advanced academic work by meeting our admissions standards. There are three ways to qualify for admission: by GPA, by holding a prior graduate degree, or by submitting a portfolio. See which one best fits your situation. 

No matter which option you choose, you’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. If you earned your bachelor’s degree outside the United States, you may still qualify if an official evaluation shows your degree is equivalent. 

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How to Apply

To apply for any graduate program (degree, certificate, or credential), please submit:

  • Your online application, stating where you earned your highest degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral).
  • Official transcripts from the accredited institution where you earned your highest degree.
    • TIP: Upload your unofficial transcript to your application for expedited admission.
    • Official transcripts will be required by the end of your first session.
  • Additional transcripts or documents may be requested for specific programs.
  • Any extra materials required by your chosen program or by professional accreditation.

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Three Ways to Qualify for Admission

Option What You Need
Admission by GPA A 2.75* grade point average (GPA) in the most recently completed degree. *Note: A small group of our graduate programs require a minimum GPA of 3.0, please refer to the university catalog for these details.
Admission by Prior Graduate Degree A completed master’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution.
Admission by Portfolio Submit a portfolio showing you’re ready for grad school, including: writing samples, resume, awards, letters of recommendation, and an explanation of why you’re a strong candidate. If your portfolio is approved, you may be invited to interview. The final admission decision rests with the Graduate Admissions Committee.

Application Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply

After submitting your online application, additional required documents can be sent the following ways:

Mail: University of Massachusetts Global 
ATTN: Office of Admission
65 Enterprise, Suite 150
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Email: apply@umassglobal.edu

Please do not email test scores or transcripts unless sent directly from the registrar’s office of your former learning institution.

After you submit all required application documents, your admission review typically takes about 3–10 business days, depending on your academic level and program.

You’ll receive your official admission decision by email from the Office of Admission, and then your enrollment coach will reach out to walk you through your next steps and answer any questions.

Transcripts

Yes, we can start processing your application with your unofficial transcripts. You may upload them to the Education History section of the online application for admission or email them to admtranscripts@umassglobal.edu to expedite your admission.

Official transcripts are still required and must be submitted by the end of your first session.

An official transcript is one sent directly from the institution of record to University of Massachusetts Global.

Electronic Transcripts

Electronic transcripts must be sent from your previous institution directly to us - University of Massachusetts Global Admissions Office at admtranscripts@umassglobal.edu. Electronic transcripts that have been emailed to the applicant and then forwarded to the Admissions Office are not considered official.

Paper Transcripts

Paper transcripts sent via mail must arrive at UMass Global's Admissions Office in a sealed envelope from the institution of record. A transcript issued to the applicant may be accepted if it is delivered in the official unopened and sealed envelope from the institution of record.

If you are applying to a School of Education program, UMass Global will attempt to order official transcripts from all institutions listed on your application, subject to each school’s third-party ordering policies.

For all other graduate programs, you are responsible for ordering and sending your official transcripts directly, following the same Transcript Guidelines and any instructions sent to you by email.

Yes. International applicants, as well as domestic applicants who have attended institutions outside the United States, must submit official transcripts from all foreign institutions they have attended and follow the guidelines outlined in our "Information for International Students and Applicants with Foreign Documents resource.

Transferring Existing Credits

No, only credits earned at institutionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States may be evaluated for transfer to UMass Global; credits from non‑accredited institutions are not eligible.