Admission to the School of Adult and Graduate Education
Correspondence regarding admission to the School of Adult and Graduate Education should be addressed to the appropriate graduate program which will supply application forms and supplementary information.
Admission to graduate study is granted by the Graduate Program Council upon the recommendation of the Program Directors in a graduate program. Applicants should see that each undergraduate or graduate institution previously attended sends official transcripts. The transcripts should be received by the program as soon as possible but no later than three months before the time the student expects to enroll. All transcripts become part of the student's official file and may not be returned.
Entrance Requirements
Admission with full standing:
An application for admission to the School of Adult and Graduate Education ordinarily implies the student's intention to work toward an advanced degree. To be considered for admission with full standing the applicant must have:
- A bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations.
- Adequate undergraduate preparation in the proposed major field or equivalent evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree, as deemed by the individual program.
- An undergraduate average of approximately "B" or better in your major area of study.
- Submitted a 2-3 page writing sample inclusive of a statement of intent and summary of long-term career goals.
Individual graduate programs may have additional admission requirements. Perspective applicants should consult the appropriate program entry in this Catalog or contact the Program Director directly.
Applicants to the School of Adult and Graduate Education at Medaille College must have a bachelor's degree that contains a broad range of courses representing the basic academic disciplines. In addition, a major portion of the courses included should be graded by a multilevel system, usually A, B, C, D and F.
Applicants holding degrees not meeting these standards may be denied admission to graduate degree programs at Medaille. Admission will be denied to applicants possessing bachelor's degrees with a significant amount of credit awarded for work experience that was not supervised by a faculty member of an accredited university nor evaluated in units that identify the academic content. However, a limited amount of credit for experience, when awarded as an acceptable part of a bachelor's degree for internships, field experience, or the like, will not be cause for denial of admission, but it must be clearly delineated as graded work.
All applicants should keep in mind that graduate programs base each admission decision on the individual applicant. The Graduate Program Council Admissions Committee in each graduate program considers very seriously each applicant's motivation, maturity, and ability as well as the student's academic record. Consideration is given to academic background, life experience, and standardized test scores. In conformance with Title IX, 1972 Education Amendments, the College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, handicap, national and ethnic origin or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and local programs, and athletic and other institutionally administered programs.
Probationary admission:
For those whose grades do not meet the above standards, probationary admission may be granted, provided there is other evidence that the applicant has the ability to do satisfactory graduate work. Such evidence might include an excellent record of postgraduate work at another institution, three letters of recommendation from those in position to evaluate the student’s abilities for graduate study, or high scores on the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test. Those who wish to take the Graduate Record Examination should obtain The GRE Information and Registration Bulletin, available at most university and college testing offices. The applicant must pay the fee for either test. Students have one semester to provide the College with evidence supporting their application.
Provisional admission:
Students may be admitted provisionally if there is uncertainty in evaluating transcripts, or if there are undergraduate deficiencies that must be removed. Students admitted on probation or provisionally will be advised of other conditions to be met to attain full standing. Full standing is attained automatically upon completion of at least 9 hours of course work for graduate credit with a grade of B or better, and upon the removal of any deficiency which was specified at the time of the admission. Students admitted on probation might be denied continued enrollment if they do not achieve full standing within the specified time period.
Non-degree graduate students:
Students who do not plan to work for an advanced degree may be admitted to the School of Adult and Graduate Education. Applications from such students should be sent to the program in which they plan to take courses, together with a copy of the official transcript from the institution that granted the undergraduate degree. Students should schedule an appointment with the appropriate Program Director to discuss their application. A non-degree seeking student who later wishes to enter a degree program must undergo the full application and admission review process. No more than 12 semester hours earned as a non-degree student may be transferred into a regular degree program. In all cases, applications are initially reviewed by the Graduate Program Council, which forwards to the School of Adult and Graduate Education those recommended for admission. Only the Graduate Program Council’s Academic Standards Committee admits students officially.
When to Apply
Medaille College has a rolling admissions policy and students may be admitted for the fall, spring, or, for some programs, summer semester. However, to ensure adequate time to apply for Financial Aid and to secure space within their program of study, students are encouraged to apply at least 4-weeks prior to the start of a semester. See the College's Academic Calendar in this catalog to find out when each semester and module begins. Contact the Graduate Admissions Office to find out the application deadline for each semester and module.
How to Apply to Medaille
Here are the steps to follow in applying for admission:
1. Obtain an application.
You may request an application by telephoning the Graduate Admissions Office at (716) 880-2200 or toll-free 1-800-292-1582, by e-mailing the Graduate Admissions Counselors (sgreenwald@medaille.edu, or jmatheny@medaille.edu), or applying online at http://mcforms.medaille.edu.
2. Submit the application and fee.
Complete the application and send it, along with two letters of recommendation, a current resume, and statement of intent letter, to the Graduate Admissions Office along with a $35 non-refundable processing fee (on-line applicants do not need to pay the $35 processing fee). To learn more about Medaille, you may contact the Graduate Admissions Office to arrange for an interview.
3. Submit transcripts.
If you are applying either as a student with graduate credit or as a first-time graduate student, submit official transcripts from all colleges you have previously attended. Students in the M.B.A. program should submit test score results from either the GMAT or GRE. Students in the Master of Arts in Psychology should submit test score results from the GRE.
4. Review by the Graduate Program Council at Medaille College.
Your application will be reviewed and evaluated by the Graduate Program Council once you have completed steps 1 through 3. Applications and all supportive credentials become the property of Medaille College and will not be returned to the applicant.
5. Notification/acceptance.
Medaille College follows a policy of rolling admissions. You will be notified of your admissions decision within two weeks of having completed the application process. At that time you will learn about registering for your courses.
6. The tuition deposit.
To reserve a position in your program of study at Medaille, you will be required to pay a $100 tuition deposit. You should submit your deposit within one month of your acceptance. The deposit is non-refundable and will be credited to your first semester's tuition. After acceptance, resident students will be required to pay an additional $100 deposit in order to reserve on-campus housing.
7. Proof of immunization.
New York State law requires that any college student born after January 1957 must provide medical proof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella prior to enrollment. Contact the Health Center for further information.
Additionally, all students, regardless of birth date, are required to receive information about the risk of meningococcal disease and the benefit of vaccination. Students are required to read the information and either obtain the meningitis vaccine or sign a waiver refusing the vaccine. Students must submit either proof of vaccination or a signed waiver to the Student Health Center prior to enrollment.
Transfer Credits
Medaille's transfer policy permits acceptance of graduate credit earned at other regionally accredited colleges and institutions of higher learning. Students who wish to have credits earned at other institutions applied toward fulfillment of their course of study at Medaille should check with the appropriate Program Director for an evaluation of these credentials. Only credit is transferable; grades, quality points, and cumulative averages do not transfer.
International Students
International students must meet the admission criteria of the appropriate graduate program. In addition, they must present evidence that they have command of the English language. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based exam) or 213 (computer-based exam) is required on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Certified transcripts of college work must be submitted. When not in English, the transcript should include certified translations. Since federal and/or state financial aid is not available to international students, they are required to present certified evidence of sufficient funding to cover their educational expenses.
Students with Disabilities
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Medaille College does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Medaille College endeavors to assist students on an individual basis with any expressed concerns. The Office of Disability Services was created to assist students with disabilities in all aspects of college life. Based on the submission of appropriate documentation, College personnel do as much as is reasonable to ensure that individuals with disabilities achieve independence and fully participate in the educational process in a comprehensively accessible environment. Students requesting services and/or accommodations must contact the Office of Disability Services directly.
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