ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

1. Admissions Application: To obtain an Application Form, call (562) 862-5555 and ask for the Office of Admissions.
   
2. Application Fee: One hundred dollars ($50) is non-refundable.
   
3. Photos: 2 current passport sized photos.
   
4. Educational Requirements: The program requires the satisfactory completion of at least two academic years (60 semester credits/90 quarter credits) of education at the baccalaureate level that is appropriate preparation for graduate level work, or the equivalent. Coursework completed at this level must have a grade of "C", or higher, or 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale. Coursework is to be completed from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Applicant must submit official transcripts from colleges and universities attended. An official transcript is one that has been received directly from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope.
   
5. Foreign Credential Evaluations: Candidates with foreign education, or education completed outside of the U.S., must submit an official foreign credential evaluation. Official sealed foreign credential evaluations must be submitted directly to the College.
   
6. Personal Statement: A Personal Statement may describe personal accomplishments, hardships, or personal interests and goals.
   
   TOEFL scores (if applicable): For students entering the MS program, GSU requires English language competency of all students seeking admission to the program. This may be satisfied by scoring at least 450 on the Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or by satisfying any other standards approved in advance by GSU.
   
7. Personal Interview: All applicants are required to undergo a personal interview with the Dean of Academics. This allows the Dean to evaluate subjective criteria that is not revealed on paper. Subjective criteria include enthusiasm, motivation, passion, sincerity, and emotional intelligence (EQ). These subjective criteria have shown to demonstrate strong potential in completing the program successfully and are ideal.

1. Admissions Portfolio: The Office of Admissions receives and processes all admissions portfolios. All admission documents filed to the College become the property of the College and will not be returned to the student.
   
2. Admissions Evaluation: After review of the submitted official transcripts, foreign credential evaluation, documentation of credit through prior learning, the admissions interview, and any other admissions factors, the Dean will make the initial recommendation for acceptance / denial into the program.
   
3. Personal Interview: All submitted admissions documents become property of GSU and shall not be returned to the applicant.
   
4. Acceptance / Denial: If the applicant is accepted for admissions, an acceptance letter will be sent to the applicant. If the applicant is not accepted for admissions, the Office of Admissions will send a letter to the applicant informing him or her of the decision, stating why his/her qualifications are deficient.