Applicant Instructions for Graduate Students

Application Forms:

Online Application

Application Deadlines
Please note that these deadlines are earlier than the specific program deadlines. This is
done to ensure that all immigration requirements can be met in time for students to
enroll for the desired term.

Doctor of Physical Therapy	December 15
Master of Arts in Education	March 15
Master of Arts in Nursing	December 15
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy	December 15
Master of Social Work	December 15
Master of Holistic Health Studies	May 15
Master of Arts in Theology
Fall Semester .	May 15
Winter Semester	November 15
Summer Semester	March 15
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Fall term	May 15
Winter term	October 15
Spring term	January 15
Master of Library and Information Science
Fall Semester	January 15
Winter Semester	August 15

General Guidelines International applicants for graduate programs mustcomplete the International Student Application for admission and the application for the specific graduate program. Please omit the shaded questions on the international application, as they only pertain to undergraduate students. All documents must be original or certified photocopies. Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation. Applicants are not allowed to translate their own documents. A certified, professional translator must complete the translations. Applicants need only submit one copy of each educational document from every institution attended. The College will not review an application for admission until all of the required documents have been received.
Application Checklist
	The College of St. Catherine International Student Application for Admission, completed in full.
	Graduate program application An application form for the specific graduate program to which you are applying is also required. This application lists all required information and documentation for the graduate program.
	Application fee of $25.00 Payment must be made by check drawn on a U.S. bank or international money order drawn in U.S. dollars, marked clearly with your name. Do not send currency or a postal order. Please make the check payable to the College of St. Catherine. Graduate students need only pay the application fee required for the specific graduate program.
Educational Documentation
	Proof of completion of secondary school (diploma or other certificate).
	Proof of graduation from a post-secondary institution, with records of coursework completed and grades/levels achieved. Transcripts of work completed in the U.S. must be mailed directly from the U.S. institution to the Office of Graduate Admission. n Credential evaluation. Most graduate programs require an evaluation of university transcripts from an approved credential evaluation agency. Please contact the graduate admission office to obtain the appropriate forms.
Standardized tests
	The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applications whose native language is not English. The college code for TOEFL is 6105. A minimum score of 600 on the paper-based exam or 250 on the computer based exam is required for admission. See www.toefl.org for more information.
Financial Information
	Certification of Finances form
	Verification of finances available in the form of bank statements or other financial documentation (no older than 6 months). Please see the Certification of Finances form for specific information. The U.S. government requires all applicants to provide proof of ability to pay tuition and living expenses before the College can issue necessary forms to obtain a visa.