Fall Admission – April 15
Spring Admission – September 30

Note: Application Deadline for International Students
It is important to note that the Graduate School strongly encourages applicants educated at institutions outside of the United States to apply 90 days prior to the stated program deadline.  Applying early ensures sufficient time for non-U.S. academic credentials to be reviewed for U.S. equivalency prior to admission consideration.  Furthermore, international applicants interested in being nominated for a fellowship or assistantship should submit their application materials by December 15.  Additional information for International Applicants can be found on the following website:  http://www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/international.htm.

Acquire and Submit Required Academic Documents
In order to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, your application must be deemed complete.  Your application will not be considered complete until all five components listed below are submitted. 

An official transcript is required from all institutions of higher learning attended by the applicant, regardless of the number of credits taken.

Applicants who attended institutions that do not issue complete academic records in English must submit official copies of native language records and literal translations prepared by an appropriate university or government official.

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be submitted for the applicant by the university, even if only one course was taken.  Applications that do not include all post-secondary academic records are incomplete and will not be reviewed.  Unsealed post-secondary school academic records in the student’s possession are not official and, therefore, are not acceptable for admissions purposes.  Temple University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of academic records, test scores, and letters of reference.

Important transcript information  for International Students
International applicants who have completed a post-secondary program must:

1. Submit with the application an official copy of the degree or certificate certified by the university that the degree was awarded.
2. Request that official post-secondary academic records be forwarded to the Temple University department or program to which application is being made.
   
   

Results from Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT),
or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are required for admission.

For information on the GRE or GMAT, visit: www.ets.org
For information on the MAT, contact, visit www.milleranalogies.com

Important testing information for International Students
There is an additional requirement if you were educated at an institution of higher learning outside the United States.  Along with taking the GRE, GMAT, or MAT, you are required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).  If you have an undergraduate degree from an American university, you are exempt from the TOEFL or IELTS, but you must take the appropriate standardized aptitude test.

Information regarding the TOEFL can be obtained at (609) 771-7100 or at www.toefl.org.  (The institution code for Temple University is 2906. The department code for the school is 99 – any department not listed.)

Information regarding the IELTS can be obtained by calling 626-564-2954, or at http://www.ielts.org/. Scores for the TOEFL or the IELTS must be submitted electronically to Temple University within 2 years of the applicant’s test administration date.

You can also contact Temple University’s Office of International Services at (215) 204-7708 or ois@temple.edu, or visit the website at www.temple.edu/OIS for additional information.

A Goal Statement (350-500 words) should include three components:  academic/ professional goals, personal strengths that will contribute to success in the graduate program, and personal weaknesses that may inhibit success in the program.

A resume will be used to learn more about any professional, academic and personal experiences that may be relevant to the industries our degree programs engage. This resume will also be used to evaluate you for potential graduate assistantship or graduate externship positions.

Three letters of recommendation are required.  These letters should be requested from individuals who are capable and prepared to make judgments on your ability to complete graduate studies.  Undergraduate faculty and advisors are the best sources.  Character references are acceptable, but at least one letter should be from an individual in higher education, if feasible.  If your undergraduate work was completed a number of years ago, this may be a difficult request; therefore, you should use your discretion when selecting the three best references.