Applying for Graduate Admission

For Master’s and Credential Programs

Application and Fee
Online option: Fill out the online application for graduate admission, and then mail in supplementary forms, such as recommendations. The $50 non-refundable application fee is paid online.
Traditional method: Fill out the Graduate Application available from Graduate Admissions or download a pdf version of the application and mail them in. Include the $50 non-refundable application fee with your application.

Prerequisites
If you feel you have already completed prerequisites for Master’s, Credential, and Certificate programs, please download a pdf version of the Application to Apply Courses to NDNU’s Prerequisites.  Please complete this form and forward it to the Graduate Admissions Office for inclusion with your graduate admissions application material.

Transcripts
Have one official transcript sent to Graduate Admissions from each college or university attended. One transcript must show a bachelor’s degree granted from a regionally accredited institution.

Recommendations
Please refer to specific program requirements. Most programs require two recommendations be sent to Graduate Admissions. Forms are available from Graduate Admissions or you may download a pdf version of the personal reference form. These forms are to be completed by persons who are best able to judge your academic and professional qualifications and are to be included with letters of recommendation. If possible, recommendations should be from professors in your major academic department. Applicants who have not been in school for some time should ask professional colleagues or administrators for references.

For Graduate Certificate Programs

Application and Fee
Online option: Fill out the online application for graduate admission, and then mail in supplementary forms, such as recommendations. The $25 non-refundable application fee is paid online.
Traditional method: Fill out the Graduate Application available from Graduate Admission or download a pdf version of the application and mail them in. Include the $25 non-refundable application fee with your application.

Transcript
Have an official transcript of your highest degree sent to Graduate Admissions. This transcript must show at least a bachelor’s degree granted from a regionally accredited institution.

Program-Specific Requirements
Admission requirements vary by program. Follow the links for each program (left) for specific requirements.

Submission and Acceptance Schedule
Acceptances are issued on a rolling basis. To facilitate the process, we urge you to complete the application file well before the following dates:

August 1st: Fall Admission
December 1st: Spring Admission
April 1st: Summer Admission