G R a D U a T E & Doctoral P R O G R A
Office of Graduate Admissions
G R A D U A T E & DOCTORAL P R O G R A M S
G r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e P r o g r a m s
Project Management
Food and Nutrition Science
M a s t e r ' s D e g r e e P r o g r a m s
Biology Computer Science Counselor Education Criminal Justice Economics Education Educational Administration and Supervision Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Media Management Psychology
Sport Management
D o c t o r a l P r o g r a m s
Educational Administration & Supervision (Ed.D.) (Traditional & Online)
Psychology (Ph.D.)
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Graduate & Doctoral Programs Application Deadlines
Program Degree Fall (2020 Only) Spring
Biology Master of Science July 31st November 1st
Computer Science - M.S. Master of Science July 31st November 1st
Counselor Education Master of Education, Master of Science July 31st November 1st
Criminal Justice Master of Science July 31st November 1st
Economics Master of Science July 31st November 1st
Education Master of Education, Master of Science July 31st November 1st
Educational Administration & Master of Education, Master of Science July 31st November 1st Supervision
Educational Administration & Doctor of Education July 31st Admits for Fall terms only Supervision
Food & Nutrition Science Graduate Certificate July 31st November 1st
Mathematics Master of Science July 31st November 1st
Media Management Master of Arts July 31st November 1st
Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Interdisciplinary Studies July 31st November 1st
Project Management Graduate Certificate July 31st November 1st
Psychology Master of Science July 31st Admits for Fall terms only
Psychology Doctor of Philosophy January 15th Admits for Fall terms only
Sport Management Master of Science July 31st November 1st
Office of Graduate Admissions
Virginia State University
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
An applicant for graduate study is expected to hold, as a minimum, the bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing. The applicant’s preparation must be appropriate to the desired program, and must meet the requirements of the specific degree program pursued. Your application will be evaluated when all necessary materials are received.
A completed application packet will consist of:
1. Graduate Application for Admission: completed and submitted on-line. https://recruiter.ec.vsu.edu/admissions/pages/welcome.aspx
2. Application Fee: discontinued. Please do not pay an application fee. NOTES: As Virginia's "Opportunity University", we want to remove every possible barrier to higher education.
3. Official Transcript(s): Official transcripts from the college / university awarding the Bachelor’s degree Official transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
Graduates of Virginia State University (VSU) are NOT required to submit VSU transcripts, but must submit transcripts for all other colleges or universities attended
Official Evaluated transcripts for coursework completed at colleges or universities outside of the United States. To select an approved evaluating agency visit:
http://www.naces.org//members.html We prefer World Education Services (WES)
NOTES: You may provide an unofficial transcript for current unfinished coursework (i.e., you have not graduated from your current degree program). However, you must provide the official degree awarding transcript prior to actual enrollment.
Send your official transcripts to:
US Mail Electronic Office of Graduate Admissions [email protected] Virginia State University [email protected] PO Box 9080 [email protected] Petersburg, Virginia 23803
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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Waived by most programs for Fall 2020 (see below) At Virginia State University, some programs require official GRE scores from the " General Test " ., some programs do not require the GRE. Contact ets.org for GRE Test At Home option (Psychology applicants) Official GRE scores must be no more than five (5) or six (6) years old, depending upon program. To schedule the GRE, please visit www.ets.org www.ets.org Authorize Virginia State University to access your official GRE Scores. Our institution code is 5860 . NOTES: Contact the academic program if you are concerned about the minimum scores required.
5. Supplemental Requirements: Based upon your intended program of study, you may be required to submit additional information as indicated below: For Fall 2020 only--waived for Biology, Counselor Education, Educational GRE Administration & Supervision (EDAS), & Food & Nutrition Science; Preferred but not required for Biology, Required for Psychology 6.0 preferred, 5.5 minimum; required if your native language is not English and you have *IELTS not completed coursework in the United States
Required for Counselor Education & Psychology; you will be contacted by the academic Interview department--ensure your contact information is accurate
PRAXIS Required for Elementary & Special Education
PRAXIS II Required for Elementary Education
Required for Biology, Counselor Education, Educational Administration & Supervision Professional Letters of (EDAS), Media Management & Psychology; on official letterhead; must contain Recommendation recommender's contact information Required for Counselor Education, Educational Administration & Supervision (EDAS) & Resume or Vitae Psychology
Required for Counselor Education, Food & Nutrition Science, Interdisciplinary Studies & Supplemental Application Psychology; required in addition to the Graduate Application for Admission
Internet Based 61 (prefer 71), Computer Based 173 (prefer 193), Paper Based 500 (prefer *TOEFL 527); required if your native language is not English and you have not completed coursework in the United States
Virginia Communication Required for Elementary & Special Education Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
Writing Sample Required for Biology, Criminal Justice & Media Management
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Supplemental Requirements for Doctoral & Graduate Programs
Supplemental Letters of Resume / Personal Writing Graduate Program Degree Offered PRAXIS VCLA Application Recommendation Vitae Statement Sample Record Exam
Biology Master of Science 3 Yes Waived
Computer Science Master of Science Master of Education Counselor Education 3 Master of Science Community Counseling concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Waived School Counseling concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Waived
Criminal Justice Master of Science 3 Yes Yes
Economics Master of Arts
Pure Economics concentration
Public Administration concentration
Project Management concentration
Master of Education Education Master of Science Curriculum & Instruction concentration Elementary Education concentration Yes Yes Special Education concentration Yes Yes
Educational Administration & Master of Education 3 Yes Yes Waived Supervision Master of Science Administrative Leadership concentration 3 Yes Yes Waived Organizational Leadership concentration 3 Yes Yes Waived
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Supplemental Requirements for Doctoral & Graduate Programs
Supplemental Letters of Resume / Personal Writing Graduate Program Degree Offered PRAXIS VCLA Application Recommendation Vitae Statement Sample Record Exam
Educational Administration & Doctor of Education 3 Yes Yes Yes Waived Supervision Food & Nutrition Science Graduate Certificate Yes Waived Health Psychology Doctor of Philosophy 3 Behavioral & Community concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes Health Sciences Clinical Psychology concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes Master of Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Studies Yes 3 Yes Studies Master of Education Mathematics Master of Science Pure Mathematics area of specialty
Applied Mathematics area of specialty
Mathematics Education concentration
Media Management Master of Arts 3 Yes
Project Management Graduate Certificate
Psychology Master of Science 3 General Psychology concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes Clinical Psychology concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes
Sport Management Master of Science
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Virginia State University International Requirements for Admission
Please note that these requirements are in addition to those required of all graduate students.
1. Academic Transcript
Transcripts from Colleges or Universities outside the United States… If you attended a college or university outside the United States, you must provide an official evaluated transcript (not from you to us, but from the evaluating agency to us). Please do not send any transcript directly to us that is from a college or university outside of the United States--send it to an evaluating agency. Access one of our approved credential evaluating services from this website:
http://www.naces.org//members.html
We prefer and recommend World Education Services (WES) (a mailed copy to us from WES is not necessary as we can access your evaluated transcript in the WES online portal.)
http://www.wes.org
Please have the credentialing agency (other than World Education Services (WES)) send your OFFICIAL evaluated academic transcript to:
Office of Graduate Admissions Virginia State University P. O. Box 9080 Petersburg, VA 23806 2. Language Testing
If your native language is not English… You may choose TOEFL to schedule your English language testing. https://www.ets.org
You may choose IELTS to schedule your English language testing. https://www.ielts.org/en-us
Please have your OFFICIAL TOEFL or IELTS language scores sent to:
Office of Graduate Admissions Virginia State University P. O. Box 9080 Petersburg, VA 23806
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Virginia State University International Requirements for Admission
3. Health History
All first-time graduate students are required to provide a complete health history and proof of immunization to Student Health Services. The CERTIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATION must be completed fully and accurately by the student's health care provider prior to matriculation at Virginia State University. Send all completed health forms to:
University Health Center P. O. Box 9082, Memorial Hall, Room B-1 Petersburg, VA 23806 (804) 524-5711 (Work) | (804) 524-5026 (Fax) Access the Health Forms here:
http://www.vsu.edu/healthservices/health-evaluation.php
International Student Advisor
The International Student Advisor will assist with your Financial Certification and Form I -20.
Ms. Florence J. Marshall, [email protected] P.O. Box 9086 (804) 524-5928 Petersburg, VA 23806 Trinkle Hall, Room 204
http://www.vsu.edu/academics/services-support/international-student-advising.php
4. Financial Certification
Certified Affidavit of Support (including Bank Statement not less than 6 months old) attesting to funds available while studying on a 12-month basis (copies of bank drafts and financial statements will not be accepted). Current estimated expenses: $33,060.00 (US Currency)
5. Form I - 20
The International Student Advisor will evaluate your Financial Documentation to ensure that you have satisfied Department of Homeland Security directives. When all admission and Department of Homeland Security requirements have been met, a Form I-20 will be mailed to you. If you already have a Visa or permanent residency card, submit these to the International Student Advisor.
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Doctoral & Graduate Programs, Concentrations & Areas of Specialty
If you complete the requirements for the: You will earn the:
Administrative Leadership Concentration Master of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision
Administrative Leadership Concentration Master of Science in Educational Administration & Supervision
Applied Mathematics Area of Specialty Master of Science in Mathematics
Behavioral & Community Health Sciences Concentration Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Biology Program Master of Science in Biology
Clinical Psychology Concentration Master of Science in Psychology
Clinical Psychology Concentration Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Community Counseling Concentration Master of Education in Counselor Education
Community Counseling Concentration Master of Science in Counselor Education
Computer Science Program Master of Science in Computer Science
Criminal Justice Program Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Curriculum & Instruction Concentration Master of Education in Education
Curriculum & Instruction Concentration Master of Science in Education
Educational Administration & Supervision Program Doctor of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision
Elementary Education Concentration Master of Education in Education
Elementary Education Concentration Master of Science in Education
Food & Nutrition Science Program Graduate Certificate in Food & Nutrition Science
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Doctoral & Graduate Programs, Concentrations & Areas of Specialty
If you complete the requirements for the: You will earn the:
General Psychology Concentration Master of Science in Psychology
Interdisciplinary Studies Program Master of Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics Education Concentration Master of Science in Mathematics
Mathematics Education Concentration Master of Education in Mathematics
Media Management Program Master of Arts in Media Management
Organizational Leadership Concentration Master of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision
Organizational Leadership Concentration Master of Science in Educational Administration & Supervision
Project Management Concentration Master of Arts in Economics
Project Management Program Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Public Administration Concentration Master of Arts in Economics
Pure Economics Concentration Master of Arts in Economics
Pure Mathematics Area of Specialty Master of Science in Mathematics
School Counseling Concentration Master of Education in Counselor Education
School Counseling Concentration Master of Science in Counselor Education
Special Education Concentration Master of Education in Education
Special Education Concentration Master of Science in Education
Sport Management Program Master of Science in Sport Management
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CONTACT INFORMATION
MAILING ADDRESS:
Virginia State University ATTN: Office of Graduate Admissions P. O. Box 9080 Petersburg, VA 23806
WEB ADDRESS:
http://www.vsu.edu/admissions/apply/graduate-apply/index.php
EMAIL ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
(804) 524-5984 Work (804) 524-1165 Work (804) 524-5904 Work (804) 524-6943 Fax
CAMPUS LOCATION:
20716 4th Avenue Suites G & H (2nd Floor)
STAFF:
Ms. Rhonda M. Williams Mr. Joseph J. Suber, Jr. Graduate Admissions Specialist Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (804) 524-5984 (804) 524-1165 (804) 524-5904