KEAN UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Applicants may apply for admission to a degree or non-degree program. All applicants must hold a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. A degree program leads to a Master of
Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public
Administration, Joint Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Public Administration, Master of Social
Work, or a Professional Diploma or Doctorate. A non-degree program may lead to a post-master’s
certification and is also appropriate for those who already hold a Master’s degree and seek only additional
course work. Admission is based on the following criteria: evaluation of prior undergraduate and graduate
work; results of a standardized test (Graduate Record Examination, Miller Analogies Test, Graduate
Management Admission Test, or the Praxis Examination as required by individual programs); personal
interview if required; portfolio review, if required; recommendations; and a determination of the
relationship of all factors relevant to the specific program. Applicants are advised to refer to the Graduate
College Application for the most recent program requirements. Students who hold a previous Master’s
degree and apply for matriculation in a post-master’s or second Master’s program, will not be required to
submit standardized test scores unless specifically required by the program to which admission is sought.
Applicants for Doctoral programs must submit Graduate Record Examination scores that are current.
ADVISEMENT
Graduate students who have not yet applied for admission may receive personal advisement by the
professional staff in the Office of Graduate Admissions, located in East Campus, Room 224. During the
spring and fall semesters, the office will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and
Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the summer and during semester breaks, please check the Web
site for hours of operation.
DEADLINES
For most programs, applications and all accompanying documents and test scores must be received by
November 1st for spring semester matriculation and by May 1st for fall semester matriculation. See
individual program descriptions for exceptions.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICANTS
Students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, and who do not reside in this
country, may apply for full-time admission to Kean University. All international students applying are
requested to submit the University’s International Student Supplement, which contains a statement of
complete financial support, and certified translated copies of all academic credentials. All foreign
credentials must be evaluated by an outside agency that is a member of NACES for U.S. equivalency on a
course by course basis.
INTERVIEWS
All applications are reviewed and students are notified by the Office of Graduate Admissions whether they
are required to request an interview with the appropriate Program Coordinator.
MATRICULATION
Students who are accepted for admission are expected to register for classes in the major semester
immediately following their acceptance. Should this not be possible, in most programs a deferral can be
granted for one semester without a fee and for two semesters with a fee. Beyond one year, reapplication
will be necessary.
NOTIFICATION
Candidates for admission are informed of decisions by mail by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Under
certain circumstances admission may be granted with conditions which must be met. These conditions
are so stated at the time of notification.
POLICY FOR NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS
Some graduate programs at Kean University allow nonmatriculated students to take graduate credits
before matriculating. Graduate non-matriculated students are limited to a cumulative total of 6 credits
and may register on a seat available basis only. Enrollment as a non-matriculated student does not
guarantee acceptance into a graduate program. Restrictions may apply to courses as well as programs.
Please call Graduate Admissions at (908) 737-3355/GRAD for information regarding these restrictions.
PROCEDURES
All applications should be accompanied by the appropriate application fee and filed directly with the
Office of Graduate Admissions. For specific application procedures, see the Graduate Application.
VETERANS
The University is approved for the training of veterans. Prior to registration the veteran should contact
the Department of Veterans Affairs at 888-442-4551,to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. Veterans
complete the registration procedure followed by all students. In addition, they must contact the Director
of the Office of Veterans’ Affairs in Willis Hall, room 402B, (908) 737-4124.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Admission to Certification Programs Students wishing to enter a State approved graduate level
certification program must file an application with the Office of Graduate Admissions. Requirements for
admission will vary depending upon the type of program. Certification requirements will also vary with
each program. Students are advised to consult the advisor in the discipline or advisors in the Office of
Graduate Admissions.
Awarding of Certifications
Students who meet the requirements for certification through the University may apply for certification
upon completion of their program. Applications are available in the Office of Graduate Student Services,
and should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Student Services by the following dates: First Friday in
February for May and August certification; First Friday in October for January certification Applications
received more than a year following program completion may NOT be processed by the Office of
Graduate Student Services; applicants must then apply through their County Superintendent’s office.
A fee is required for each certification sought, payable to the Business Office. For most certificates a
letter verifying the number of years of teaching and/or professional education work experience is also
required.
Eligibility for Certifications
Students seeking to obtain certifications through the University must be fully admitted to the appropriate
program and satisfactorily complete the approved Kean University program requirements. Students who
do not satisfy these criteria, but who believe they are eligible for certification, should apply through a
County Superintendent’s office.
(Graduate Catalog 2009-2010)