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Graduate Application Process & Requirements
Application Deadlines for Graduate Business Programs for International Applicants
| Start Term |
Application Deadline |
| Fall (September start) (students outside US) | June 1, 2010 |
| Fall (September start) (students inside US) | July 1, 2010 |
| Spring (January start) | November 1, 2009 |
| Summer (May or July start) | April 1, 2010 |
Application Deadlines for Graduate Education Programs for International Applicants
| Start Term |
Application Deadline |
| Fall (September start) | May 1, 2010 |
| Spring (January start) | November 1, 2009 |
| Summer (May start) | April 1, 2010 |
Admission to the Ed.S. in School Psychology occurs during the summer and fall semesters respectively. Applications must be received by March 1 and May 1; however, March 1 is the recommended date for optimal consideration.
Application Procedures
Applicants for all graduate programs must hold a bachelor’s degree (in any major) from an accredited college or university. An applicant must have completed sixteen (16) years of formal education. Our graduate programs do not consider post-graduate diplomas (without previous Bachelor's degree) or membership in professional institutes as qualifications for entry into a graduate program. Applicants who do not possess 16 years of education from a recognized college or university will not be considered for admission. Students who posses a total of 15 years of education must complete another year of education before applying to graduate programs at Rider University. For more information about completing one year of undergraduate study at Rider University, please visit the College of Continuing Studies page.
All applicants for graduate study are required to:- Complete the application for graduate study
- Submit the non-refundable $50 application fee. All checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Application fee waivers are not available for international applicants.
- Submit a statement of aims and objectives
- Submit official transcripts from every college or university attended. Transcripts, mark sheets, and/or exam results from all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts must have the official school seal and be translated to English. Photocopies are only accepted when attested by the college or university, or your local EducationUSA office. A listing of courses taken and grades received must be included. A course-by-course evaluation of credits may also be requested by the Committee on Admission.
- Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores, if English is not your native language, and you did not attend a U.S. university for your undergraduate program
Minimum TOEFL score: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (iBT)
Minimum IELTS score: 6.5
Click here to obtain more information about TOEFL and IELTS.
F-1 student visa holders must also submit:
- Graduate International Student Supplement completed by the student, sponsor(s) and bank as indicated
- Supporting financial documentation (ie. Bank statements, letter of employment/salary,etc.)
- Transfer Release Form, if you are currently studying in the U.S.
- Copies of all previous visa and/or I-20's processed and used in the United States, if applicable
Program Specific Requirements:
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
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| Master of Accounting (MAcc) |
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| Graduate Level Teacher Cetification Program |
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| M.A. Counseling Services |
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| M.A. Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision |
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| M.A. Educational Administration |
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| M.A. Organizational Leadership |
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| M.A. Reading/Language Arts |
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| M.A. Special Education |
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| M.A. Teaching |
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| Education Specialist (ED.S.) Counseling |
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| Education Specialist (ED.S.) School Psychology |
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GMAT Score Results
Please use the following codes to submit GMAT scores to Rider University:
Q5P-Q7-05 Executive MBA
Q5P-Q7-82 MBA, Full Time
Q5P-Q7-99 MBA, Part Time
Q5P-Q7-93 Master of Accountancy
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