Graduate Admission Requirements
The admissions committee will consider several factors when evaluating candidates including undergraduate grade point average, work experience, statement of purpose or intent, goals and achievements, and TOEFL scores when applicable. (Some programs have additional requirements. See specific listings under each program.)
Dominican University of California will evaluate the following admission application documents and determine the applicant's admission to the University. Applications are reviewed and evaluated and admission decisions are made on an ongoing basis. Space is limited in some graduate programs, so early submission of application materials is advised.
A complete admissions file must contain:
- Completed application.
- Non-refundable $40.00 application fee, payable to Dominican University of California.
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- Official transcript of course work from each college or university attended (undergraduate and graduate). Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope sent directly from the college or university. Students who received their undergraduate degrees from an institution outside the United States must also submit a course by course evaluation of these transcripts. Please see requirements for international applications.
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required for the last 60 units of graded undergraduate or graduate course work. - Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional, and on letterhead).
- Resume-Professional and/or personal.
- Statement of Purpose or Intent-A brief essay (500 words) describing professional and or personal goals and reasons for obtaining a graduate degree.
- Interview with the admissions committee.
Note: Scores on the GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination) are not required, but will be considered in the evaluation of an applicant's admissibility.
For more information, please contact us at (888) 323-6763 or send e-mail to: graduateprograms@dominican.edu.
