Review qualifying options and steps

Students looking to earn a master's degree have four options for qualifying for admission — see which one best fits your situation. Please review our Ordering Transcript guidelines. It will save you time and frustration.

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Step 1: Meet the Graduate Admission Requirements

Submission of a portfolio of evidence that shows adequate preparation for graduate studies. The portfolio will contain: 

  • Writing samples that show graduate-level communications and analytical skills;
  • A detailed resume showing professional development and achievements;
  • Awards;
  • Professional recognition;
  • Letters of reference from persons who can attest to the applicant’s ability to do graduate-level work;
  • A letter of explanation detailing the reasons the student believes they are a good candidate for graduate study in the discipline requested. 

If the portfolio meets the substantive approval of the committee, the applicant may be invited for an interview. The decision of the School Graduate Admissions Committee will be final.

Apart from the items above, the candidate may also need to satisfy program-specific requirements. Program-specific requirements can be found on the corresponding program page and the catalog.

Step 2: Submit a Graduate Application for Admission

When applying, please make sure you complete all required sections of the application. The application is for use by all applicants to University of Massachusetts Global Graduate Programs, so applicants should check for additional requirements and forms that may be required for the program to which you are applying.

Application Questions?

Call (800) 746-0082 or email apply@umassglobal.edu

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Step 3: 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 apply@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 at the Admissions Office in a sealed envelope from the institution of record. Please have your transcripts mailed to "University of Massachusetts Global ATTN: Office of Admission 65 Enterprise, Suite 150, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656"

Transfer Credits
Only credits from regionally accredited institutions in the U.S. may be accepted for transfer.
International Transcripts
International applicants or domestic applicants with transcripts from international institutions must also submit foreign transcripts and follow these guidelines 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