Master’s Degree Programs

An applicant who has completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution and has completed prerequisites in the proposed area of concentration with a “B” average may apply for admission to a graduate program.  The following materials must be submitted:

1. Applications for master’s degree programs may be submitted online at www.immaculata.edu/gradapply
2. Official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate school attended should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admission from the school registrar(s).
3. Letters of reference appraising the applicant’s personal and professional qualities as well as capability for graduate study.  References must be completed by academic professors or employers and forwarded directly to the Office of Graduate Admission.
4. A one-page essay addressing the following: Discuss your professional goals and how graduate study at Immaculata will enable you to achieve those goals (certain MA programs only).
5. Resume
6. MSN applicants must have a BSN from NLNAC or CCNE accredited school with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  A copy of current RN license and current professional resume is also required for admission.  RNs from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing program with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree may be admitted but must meet BSN equivalent competencies* in nursing leadership, research, and community health.  These competencies may be met through documentation in a professional portfolio or collegiate course work after admission.  *BSN equivalent competencies as outlined in the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008).
7. An official interview with the department/division chair or designated advisor may be required.
8. International Students, see requirements.

Immaculata updates its requirements to remain in compliance with all federal and state laws as these are issued.  Based on the admission packet, students may be required to fulfill additional specified prerequisites prior to matriculation.  Please submit all inquiries and admission materials to:

Immaculata University
Office of Graduate Admission
1145 King Road
Immaculata, PA  19345

gradadmission@immaculata.edu

Students are selected for admission on the basis of individual merit.  Immaculata uses the following criteria for making decisions concerning admission to graduate programs:

• Quality of previous academic work
• Ability to respond to personal or group interview
• Evaluation of standardized test scores
• Strength of candidate’s writing sample and recommendations

Admission to graduate study does not imply admission to candidacy for an advanced degree.

Special Considerations

A student may transfer up to 18 credits deemed appropriate with the approval of the department/division chair.

These courses should meet the requirements of the program and have been awarded a minimum grade of B.  Only transfer credits from a regionally accredited graduate program will be accepted.  Transfer credits are generally accepted at the time of admission.  (See transfer credit policy)

An applicant deficient in some of the admission requirements who shows promise of being able to satisfy these requirements may be granted non-matriculated status for a limited period to make up deficiencies.  Students with a final GPA ranging from 2.5-2.9 may only be considered for non-matriculated admission and only in designated departments/divisions.

Any credits earned under non-matriculated status are considered graduate credits toward a degree only after the student has achieved matriculated status.  Non-matriculated status is not offered to doctoral students.  A student matriculates under the catalog in effect at that time.