Admission

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate course work.
• The equivalent of three semester credit hours in research methods.

Applicants are required to submit the following items to be considered for admission:

• Application and application fee
• Statement of Intent answering the following questions:
  • Why are you interested in your chosen field and program?
  • Why is Adler University’s program a good fit for you?
  • What are your career goals and interests?
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended (U.S and Canada)
  • Please have official transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions
  • Unofficial transcripts are accepted for any schools in which a degree was not received
• Two letters of Recommendation.
  • These should be from someone who can specifically speak to your academic and professional abilities.

International Applicants

Applicants whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores from one of the following testing services directly to the University. Scores are only valid if taken within two years of enrollment.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Adler University’s – Vancouver Campus code for receiving test scores is 6215
  • Internet-based TOEFL minimum score is 88
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
  • A minimum Overall Band score of 6.5 is required, with no band lower than 6.5
  • Applicants with an overall score of 6.0 can meet the English proficiency requirement through completion of Adler Graduate Preparatory Program.