Graduate Application Instructions
Kean University welcomes applications for graduate admissions from all candidates who meet the requirements of the University and the program in which an application is being submitted.
APPLY ONLINE
All applicants should submit an online application. The application system allows the student to save their progress, as they are completing the application.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- $75 non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited college or university
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (candidates with under a 3.0 will be considered based on the strength of the overall application)
- Official copies of ALL post-secondary transcripts (this includes transcripts that reflect transfer credit)
- Professional Resume or CV
- Personal Statement*
- The personal statement is the applicant's opportunity to introduce themselves to the admissions committee and describe, in detail, their academic and professional goals and how and why Kean University fits into their aspirations. Personal anecdotes, life lessons, descriptions of personal influences are all appropriate content. Please know some programs require responses to a specific topic.
- 2-3 Professional and/or academic letters of recommendation*
NOTE: Upon application submission, click on "Submit Supplemental Items" and in the "Recommendation Requests" section, click "Start" and identify your recommenders. Our application system will electronically send a request to your recommenders inviting them to complete their recommendation online.
- Documented observational service hours*
- Copy of license/certificates*
- Standardized Test Scores *
- TOEFL, IELTS or DUOLINGO – The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or the Duolingo English Test is required of all international students
- Completed supplemental application providing additional information*
*Please consult with the individual program pages for specific admission requirements.
*The following programs use a Centralized Application Service (CAS) application in addition to the Kean University CAS Supplemental application. Both the CAS application and the Kean University CAS Supplemental application MUST be completed and "verified" by the deadline in order for the application to be fully reviewed.
- Athletic Training (AT): ATCAS
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Occupational Therapy (M.S): OTCAS
- Physical Therapy (DPT): PTCAS
- Physician Assistant Studies (PA): CASPA
- School and Clinical Psychology (Psy.D): PSYCAS
- Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.): CSDCAS
STANDARDIZED TESTS
It is important to consult the individual program requirements to learn if the program you are applying to requires submission of official scores. When registering or ordering official score results, please use the following codes to ensure proper delivery of your scores:
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - Institution Code 2517
- For applicants using a CAS application (Physical Therapy, PsyD, and Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.) only), please send your scores using the following codes:
- Physician Assistant Studies (PA) - CASPA Institutional Code 3150
- Physical Therapy (DPT) - PTCAS GRE Institutional Code 7444
- Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.) - CSDCAS Institutional Code 2436
- Combined School and Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) - PSYCAS Institutional Code 2251
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) - Institution Code 2517- Kean University
- Miller Analogies Test (MAT) - Recipient Code 1398
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Institution Code 2517
TRANSCRIPTS
New Students:
Applicants must submit official copies from each college or university in which you have enrolled for any period of time showing all courses, grades and degrees received, if any.
Be sure to include official transcripts from institutions where you may have engaged in summer coursework, study abroad, or transfer coursework. All transcripts must be received in sealed envelopes. They may be mailed (see below) or walked into our office. We also accept official electronic copies of your transcripts, please send to ugprocessing@kean.edu.
CURRENT OR FORMER KEAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS:
Kean transcripts need not be submitted. All other transcripts for coursework completed at other institutions must be submitted, including those for credits transferred to Kean and including transcripts previously submitted.
DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEW
Applicants will be notified should they be invited for a departmental interview.
MAILING APPLICATION MATERIALS
Once an online application has been submitted, all supporting materials need to be mailed to the Office of Graduate Admissions. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Official transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Professional Resume or CV
- Copy of licenses (if required)
- Any other supporting materials required for your application
All materials should be sent to the following address:
Kean University
Kean Hall
Office of Graduate Admissions
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, New Jersey 07083
DEFERRAL REQUESTS
The Graduate School recognizes the need for students to defer their acceptance, however, deferrals must adhere to the following guidelines:
- For students who have been accepted into a program will be allowed to request a deferral for up to one academic year.
- The PsyD, DPT, Physician Assistant Studies and Occupational Therapy programs do not permit deferrals of an acceptance.
- In all instances, a deferral will not be processed without the required non-refundable tuition deposit for their respective program.
If you have any questions or concerns with this policy, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu.