Graduate Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the graduate programs must submit the following:

• A graduate application.
• An official transcript with a conferred bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Bachelor’s degree can be in any field, not necessarily a related field. (See Chart Below for Details)
• An official graduate degree transcript will be acceptable in lieu of a bachelor’s degree transcript.
• Students are encouraged to complete the Professional College Advisory Session and have a telephone interview with their admissions advisor.  In some instances, a video interview may be required.  

In addition to the above requirements, applicants with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher must provide:

• One letter of recommendation required, 2 suggested.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of less than 3.0 must provide:

• One letter of recommendation required, 2 suggested.
• A personal statement.
• Permission from the Dean.

Program specific prerequisites:

In addition to the requirements stated above, the programs listed in the chart below have additional experiential admissions requirements. Post University feels strongly that students possessing real world experience elevate course and program dialogue and lead to a more meaningful learning experience. Relevant experience encompasses anything from part- or full-time employment to internships, research projects, and publications. Applicants with less work experience, but otherwise exceptional applications will receive consideration for admission. Students must provide resumes, transcripts, or other acceptable documentation to support the experiential requirements. Your Admissions Advisor will provide additional information on the types of experiential experiences that are acceptable.

Students pursuing the following enrollments must speak with a credentialing specialist and sign a disclosure (for MSA students- Texas residents only) prior to matriculation:

• Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
• Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Language Learners
• Master of Science in Counseling and Human Services
• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling¹ 
• Graduate Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Counseling
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling

^{1Federal Financial Aid is not offered to students in this program.}  

^{1Federal financial aid is not offered to students in this program.}  

Graduate Certificate Programs Admissions Requirements

Applicants to a graduate certificate program must meet and maintain the same admissions criteria appropriate to the program of study that grants the certificate with the exception to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Certificate. IPC Certificate applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a health care-related field (public health, nursing, dietetics, microbiology etc.) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), as shown on the applicant’s college transcript. IPC Certificate students must meet all other admission requirements stated in the Master of Science Nursing admissions requirements except for the degree requirements and the RN License requirement.  The Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling requires students to have already earned 21 graduate credits.  

Applicants may not transfer any credits into a certificate program.

Applicants applying to any of the counseling programs, the TELL certificate, or Texas students applying to the Master of Science in Accounting must speak to a Credentialing Specialist and sign a disclaimer. 

Alternative Credit Options

Post University provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate college-level proficiency in certain subjects where learning has occurred in non-traditional ways, such as advanced placement courses, on-the-job training, standardized examinations, or work experience. Learn more about the Alternative Credit Options