Admission to the School of Graduate & Professional Studies

To be considered for admission to a graduate program at Messiah University, applicants must complete the admission application and meet all of the stated requirements for the general application as well as the specific requirements for the chosen program. With the exception of the programs in Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Athletic Training, and the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics/Dietetic Internship, admission decisions are processed on a rolling or continuous basis. No applicant will be considered until his/her application file is complete. Acceptance is limited to the semester indicated on the student’s application.

Admission Requirements

  • Degree-Seeking, Non-Degree Seeking, and Certificate Students.  The minimum requirements for all students seeking admission into graduate programs for the purpose of earning a degree, Certificate of Graduate Studies, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS), personal enrichment, Act 48 credit, or other purposes not leading to a degree include the following:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 
    • Official transcripts indicating the degree earned
    • Completed application
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 (< 3.0, may be considered on an individual basis)

    Programs may have additional requirements to be reviewed.

  • International Students. Click here to see more: https://www.messiah.edu/homepage/5227/international_students_-_graduate_admissions

Regional Accreditation Policy

Messiah University will review applications for admission from students who have earned an undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution that is not regionally accredited. The application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. During this review process, applicants may be asked to provide additional information, such as:

  • Documents that include the undergraduate institution’s history, faculty credentials, relationship to state or national educational agencies and accreditation status from all current, proposed and previous accrediting agencies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
  • A list of regionally accredited institutions that have accepted students for graduate studies from their institution (as provided from an institutional representative)
  • Syllabi and/or course descriptions that demonstrate the student’s academic preparation
  • GRE, GMAT or other standardized tests 
  • Other information as requested by the Program Director

Upon favorable review, students may be granted admission. Provision of any/all information above does not guarantee admission.