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Doctoral Degrees

These programs have special admission forms and requirements. The application process and materials are different than all other MSU programs.

Application Materials

Masters, Certification and Certificate Programs

The form below lists the Montclair State University graduate programs except Doctoral Degrees (see above).  In addition, all programs require the submission of Part A of the application.



Official Transcripts

Official transcripts bear the raised seal of the institution and are sent from that institution directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services or are included with the application in a sealed envelope with the institution's registrar signature or seal.

Applicants who studied under a maiden or prior name MUST have their transcripts so marked by their institution and current name indicated.

If Montclair State University is listed on the application as a previous or current institution, The Graduate Admissions & Support Services will obtain the transcript. You do not have to request one from the MSU Registrar.

US Social security numbers on the transcript or transmittal sheet speed processing.

Applicants with non-U.S. degrees do not submit transcripts but must submit a COURSE-BY-COURSE evaluation of their foreign coursework from World Education Services. (See "Transcripts and Admissions Tests" in International Applicants, Special Information).

Application Fee

Our non-refundable application fee is $60. When applying on-line, you will receive a follow-up email with the option to pay on-line. Applicants may also pay the application fee via check or money order, made payable to Montclair State University. Click Here for our mailing address

Important information regarding paying on-line: Visa and American Express are no longer options for payment when paying for the application. You may use a Mastercard or Discover Card as payment.


Standardized Test Scores

The GRE, GMAT, MAT, TOEFL and IELTS.  All degree programs with the exception of the Master of Fine Arts require a standardized test. Refer to the Application Requirements by Program chart above for each program's test requirements. For a complete list of the information needed to contact the organizations which administer the GRE, GMAT, MAT and TOEFL or IELTS, see Important Addresses and Contact Information below. Montclair State University's institutional code for submitting test scores is 2520.

The general test of the GRE or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) may be waived if the masters program applicant has already earned a master's degree (or higher) from an accredited United States college or university. It may also be waived for applicants who submit a World Education Services (WES) evaluation indicating that a masters degree from an international institution is the equivalent of a U.S. masters degree. Please note that this waiver applies only to masters degree applications--the GRE requirement will not be waived for doctoral degree applications.

The GMAT can be waived for applicants with terminal degrees (Ph.D., M.D., J.D.) or Master of Science degrees in quantitative or technically oriented areas such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, etc. from U.S. colleges or universities.  the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services will automatically consider a waiver after receiving official transcripts indicating that the required degree has been received. To request a waiver, please use the Standardized Test Waiver Form.

Minimum Requirements for Non-Degree Programs

If you are interested in pursuing post-baccalaureate coursework as a professional non-degree, general non-degree or Pre-Admit student, please visit our Non-Degree page.