Men and women whose undergraduate record is predictive of success in advanced studies may qualify for admission as either matriculated or non‑matriculated students.

To qualify unconditionally for admission to The Graduate School as a matriculated student, the applicant must hold, minimally, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (based on a four‑point system).  Some programs may require a higher average.  The applicant must also have adequate undergraduate preparation and such other prerequisites as may be required or specified for the intended course or program.  Please refer to the appropriate section of this Bulletin.

Graduates of non‑accredited colleges, or students who do not have a baccalaureate degree but who do have equivalent training, may be admitted conditionally on the basis of academic records, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation.

Conditional admission may also be granted to applicants whose undergraduate records are below the 2.5 minimum.  (Some programs may require a higher minimum.) In such instances The Graduate School considers the applicant’s academic accomplishment in the junior and senior years of undergraduate study, particularly in the major; performance on standardized tests; recommendations and professional or occupational experience and achievement.

Inquiries regarding admission to graduate study as well as requests for bulletins and application forms should be made to The Graduate School Office.  Every applicant for matriculated status must file official transcripts from each college attended, even though credit has been transferred from one to the other.  An official transcript carries the institutional seal and is sent directly from the issuing institution to the John Carroll University Graduate School.  No application can be considered for unconditional acceptance until all necessary documents are on file in The Graduate School Office.  At least 30 days should be allowed for processing the application. Certain programs, workshops, and courses for non‑matriculated students may not require the full procedure.

The Dean of The Graduate School will communicate with the applicant concerning all admissions decisions. Seniors of exceptional ability in the undergraduate programs of the University may apply to receive credit for graduate courses completed in excess of the undergraduate degree requirements.  Application to The Graduate School and written approval of the appropriate undergraduate dean must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date of registration.