Graduate, Credential and Certificate Students

Requirements for Admission to Graduate Programs

Holy Names University welcomes motivated students seeking to complete an advanced university degree. Students admitted to a graduate program may begin during the fall, spring or summer terms.

At the very least, ideal candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent, conferred by an accredited institution of higher education.
   1. Please provide two copies of final and official transcript(s) showing all undergraduate and graduate records.
   2. For international students, please know all foreign transcripts will need to be evaluated by an educational evaluation service, which will be processed through the HNU Office of Admissions. Click here for more information.
   3. Students may not attend classes without verification of the final transcripts.
2. 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.

Please note: some prerequisite examinations and courses are necessary for particular fields of graduate study. To learn more about the programs (Click here) and to ask a question, contact: AdultEd@hnu.edu.

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 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 Office of Student Financial Assistance.

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, September 30 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 (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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