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, including a list of all colleges and universities where you earned academic credit.
  • Official transcripts showing your highest degree from an accredited institution.
    • If you have a master’s or doctoral degree, send transcripts from that school.
    • If your highest degree is a bachelor’s, send transcripts from your undergraduate institution.
    • If you have taken any graduate or credential coursework after your bachelor’s, provide those transcripts as well.
  • Transcripts for any graduate-level courses completed in the last 8 years.
  • 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 2.75 GPA over your most recent 30 semester (or 45 quarter) credits in bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s study. If your school doesn’t calculate GPAs, an official letter showing grade equivalency can work.
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?

Send Us Your Official Transcripts & Other Required Documents

Submit official transcripts from ALL the baccalaureate degree-granting institutions and institutions where post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted. If any are missing from the list, your application will be delayed.

Once all transcripts and other required documents have been received, your application will be evaluated, and you will be notified by email of our admission decision.

What do we consider official transcripts?

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 paper format must arrive to the Admissions Office in a sealed envelope from the institution of record.

Mail all transcripts to:

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

Note about transfer credit:
Only credits from institutionally accredited institutions in the U.S. may be accepted for transfer.
Note on International Transcripts:
International applicants or domestic applicants with transcripts from international institutions must also submit their foreign transcripts and follow the guidelines outlined in "Information for International Students and Applicants with Foreign Documents."

Submitting Documentation

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