Deadlines for Admission

May  1

Entering Fall Semester

September 1

Entering Spring Semester

January 15

Physical Therapy Program*

February 1

Entering Summer Session

*The Physical Therapy and Medical Science programs only review applications for Fall Semester entry. Please note the deadlines above.

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Applicants outside of the U.S. need to apply early and allow plenty of time. When you mail your application materials, they may take several days or a few weeks to reach us. We may have to wait for your official Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, IELTS, or other required test scores to arrive. If you are admitted, it will take a few days or weeks for your I-20 Form to reach you by mail. Then you will have to make an appointment for a visa interview at a U.S. Embassy or consulate, which may not be available immediately.

Your application and supporting documents must be received by the above stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Please send the following to complete your admissions file:

• Completed application form
• $50 non-refundable fee (cashier’s check or money order)
• An official transcript from each college/university attended with English translation. Please request official translations services (ex., WES Worldwide Evaluation Services). A credential evaluation is a comparison of your academic accomplishments to the standards in the United States.
• Official test scores of the:
• GMAT (Business Administration applicants)
• MCAT or DAT (Medical Science applicants)
•  *** SUBMISSION OF THE GRE SCORE IS WAIVED INDEFINITELY FOR ALL APPLICANTS.
• In addition to the above test scores:
• Hampton University requires the following minimum test scores: Duolingo English Test < 120; TOEFL iBT  < 87; TOEFL PBT < 525; TOEFL CBT < 194;  IELTS Academic < 6.5; MCAT Verbal < 6.5 & N on essay; DAT Reading Comprehension < 13). 
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Passport

Additional Requirements for Specific Degree Programs

       5-Year Master of Business Administration

• • Completion of the bachelor’s program at Hampton University’s JTG School of Business in Business Administration and permission of the Department Chair.
  • Two letters of recommendation, preferably from a professor in the School of Business or the student’s concentration.
  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25; cumulative GPAs under 3.25  require a GMAT score of at least 400.

    If your cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, you are not eligible to apply to the program.

    
    Track A-Bachelor’s Degree earned December, begin MBA January  

    • Application deadline date – November 1st.  
    • Qualifying GPA will be based on the Summer cumulative undergraduate GPA of the previous SCHOOL year.
    • If you do not have a qualifying cumulative undergraduate GPA, you must take and pass the GMAT and receive a minimum score of 400 by October 31st.

    Track B- Provisional Admission-Bachelor’s Degree in May, begin MBA in the Summer

    • Application deadline date May 15th.
    • Qualifying undergraduate GPA of 3.25 is based on your current Spring cumulative GPA.
    • If you do not have a qualifying cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25, you must take and pass the GMAT and receive a minimum score of at least 400 by May 14th.
    • Students on this track MUST complete their graduate-level internship in the SUMMER (immediately after earning their bachelor’s degree) to officially begin the program. There is no FALL start for this program. If you do not have an internship for the SUMMER, you must withdraw from the program.
    • The maximum number of credit hours that an applicant can transfer into the graduate program is nine credits; the transfer of credit occurs after the applicant is fully admitted into the program.
    • Please note that your undergraduate cumulative GPA does not carry over into graduate college. If your graduate cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, you will be placed on probation.

   M.S. in Engineering Entrepreneurship Program

• Prerequisite coursework in relevant fields.  See program website for additional details.
• Resume

   M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation One-Year Program

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.

   M.S. in Marine and Environmental Science Program

• Three letters of recommendation (instead of the standard two).
• Resume

   M.S. in Medical Science Program

• Official test scores of the MCAT or DAT.

   M.A. in Counseling Program

• Resume.

   M.T. (Master of Teaching) in Education Program

• *Only current Hampton University students pursuing an education degree can apply to the M.T. (Master of Teaching) degree program.

   M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or Planetary Science Programs

• Three letters of recommendation (instead of the standard two).

   Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

• In addition to your PTCAS application you are required to complete an application to the Graduate College.

   M.A. in Communicative Sciences & Disorders Program

• In addition to your CDSCAS application you are required to complete an application to the Graduate College.

   Certificate Programs

• Sport Leadership
  
  Sport Leadership Certificate Admission Criteria
  • Completed graduate admission online application.
  •  Must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • An official transcript from each college/university attended.
  • Resume.
  • Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, or IELTS (Applicants whose native language is not English).
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement.
   

The Graduate College will forward your application packet to the appropriate department to review once your file is complete. A decision letter will be emailed once the review process has been completed.

 Your application and supporting documents can  be e-mailed to hugrad@hamptonu.edu or mailed to:

The Graduate College will forward your application packet to the department to review once your file is complete. A decision letter will be mailed to the permanent residence once the review process has been completed.

Test of English as a Foreign Language:
Duolingo English Test, (TOEFL)/International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate that their English language skills are sufficient for them to undertake advanced academic work in an English-speaking institution. To show English proficiency, an applicant must provide scores for the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, or IELTS (Applicants whose native language is not English) examination. The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Hampton University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 on the TOEFL – IBT or 197 on the TOEFL- CBT examination for admission to the Graduate College or a 6.5 on the IELTS exam. To have your scores sent to Hampton University, you will need to provide the institution code (5292) to ETS. Please consult your TOEFL registration booklet or the department code list on the TOEFL website. For further information on IELTS exam please visit their website at www.ielts.org.

Financial Resources: Applicants who expect to hold an F-1 visa will need an I-20 Form. Evidence that a student will have sufficient funds available for the first academic year must be provided to issue this form. Typically these funds come from a teaching or research assistantship, a scholarship, or personal/family sources. A completed and properly notarized Financial Affidavit must be provided to the Graduate College by the individual providing the support. Hampton University also requires a photocopy of bank statements that document availability of funds when personal/family support is used.

Note: Students admitted as Special/Non-degree status are not eligible for an I-20.