Graduate Admission Requirements
Qualifications for admission to the Graduate Division are as follows:
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, conferred by an accredited institution of higher education.
Two copies of final, official transcript(s) showing all undergraduate and graduate
records are required. Any foreign transcripts need to be evaluated by an educational evaluation
service, processed through the Office of Adult and Graduate Admissions. Students
may not attend classes without verification of the final transcripts.
- We require an undergraduate record that is satisfactory in terms of quality of scholarship. A scholarship average
of 2.6 is required for the total undergraduate program, with an average of 3.0 in the
major and in any subsequent graduate work.
- Some prerequisite examinations and courses are specified for particular fields of graduate
study (see requirements in the Graduate Programs section). Some programs also require
interviews.
In cases of insufficient preparation or of transfer to a different graduate program, prerequisite courses not carrying graduate credit may be taken. If a candidate has knowledge of a given subject for which no official record can be presented, special examinations may be given to satisfy undergraduate prerequisites, but without credit.
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Admission Requirements and Procedures for International Students
In addition to the requirements stated above, international students whose native language is not
English must present either a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) or a recommendation from an ELS Language Center (Level 109). Students who have attended other language schools may submit certificates of proficiency which will be reviewed on
a case-by-case basis. They must also present the Confirmation of Financial Resources form and
associated documents and pay the tuition deposit before the University will issue an immigration
form for a student visa. International students should file all documentation six to eight weeks
before orientation to ensure that the acceptance process and issuance of I-20 forms are completed
in time to be enrolled in the term desired. Copies of foreign transcripts in the original language
and English translations of them are required for determining BA equivalency. In addition, all foreign
transcripts need to be evaluated by an educational evaluation service, processed through the
Office of Adult and Graduate Admissions.
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Have A Question?
Telephone the Adult and Graduate office at the campus main number: 800.430.1321 or Admission: 510.436.1351 or email us at AdultEd@hnu.edu
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Tuition and Fees
For information regarding tuition and fees, click here.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance is available to Holy Names University students from federal, state, and institutional sources. Students should also check with their employers to determine if they have a tuition reimbursement plan.
There are three basic types of financial aid:
- Grants and Scholarships
- Funds that Do Not Have to be Paid
- Low Interest Loans
- Part Time Employment
Click here to get more information or contact the financial aid office
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Upcoming Events
Working Adults, Graduate, and Certificate Students Events
Informational 'Conversations'
Holy Names University hosts an ongoing series of Informational Conversations for adults returning to school to complete undergraduate degrees or to seek graduate degrees, certificates and credentials. This continuing series of HNU Informational Meetings for adults returning to school features informal and personal conversations with department chairs and faculty about course work, admissions requirements and the HNU culture.
Upcoming Information Sessions
- Thursday, February 25th at 6:00pm
- Valley Center for the Performing Arts
Please R.S.V.P to Tammy Dain or call (510) 436-1368.
Admissions staff and program faculty will be on hand to discuss curriculum, schedules, financial aid and to answer questions about any related topic. HNU offers weekend and evening courses designed to fit the busy schedules of people with jobs and families. For more details, phone 1.800.430.1321or email us at admissions@hnu.edu.
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Schedule a Visit
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Map and Directions
Conveniently located for the adult commuter student, Holy Names University is easily accessible from highways 580, 13 or 24 with secure parking .
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I Have A Question?
Telephone the Adult and Graduate office at the campus main number: 800.430.1321 or Admission: 510.436.1351 or email us at AdultEd@hnu.edu
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