Meeting the special needs of those students who desire graduate study on a part-time basis has been a commitment of Holy Names for over 50 years. Most of our graduate courses are conveniently scheduled in the late afternoons, evenings, or on weekends.

Admission Requirements:
Qualifications for full admission to the Graduate program are as follows:

• A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, conferred by an accredited institution of higher education.
• A cumulative undergraduate of 2.6, and an average of 3.0 in your major and in any subsequent post-graduate work.
• Students whose GPA falls below the minimum requirements for full acceptance may still be admitted provisionally.

Materials Needed for Graduate Application:

• Send Application for Admission (click here to download in PDF format)
• $65.00 Non-Refundable Application Fee
• Send Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended directly to Holy Names University(click here to download Transcript Request Form in PDF format)

Materials Needed for Education:

• Three recommendations on departmental forms (click here to download in PDF format)
• Statement of purpose (1-2 pages)
• CBEST results (credential students only)
• Interview required (after file is complete)
• Two official transcripts for all colleges or universities attended

For More Information:
There is information available on Financial Aid for Graduate Students.

You are also welcome to make an appointment to visit Holy Names University or to speak with one of our Admission Counselors. Click here to schedule an appointment. You might also want to attend one of our monthly Information Sessions where you can speak directly with graduate faculty. To get a schedule of upcoming Information Sessions, Click here. If you have any questions, please call our Office of Adult and Graduate Admission at 1.800.430.1321 or 510.436.1351. You may also e-mail us at AdultEd@hnu.edu

Send all application materials to:

Holy Names University
Office of Adult and Graduate Admission
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland CA 94619

Campus Main Number: 800.430.1321

Admission: 510.436.1351