Graduate Admission Requirements

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• Personal statement – Upload your Personal Statement located on the Personal Statement tab. You may return to complete and submit your application. 
• Current resume – Upload your Resume located on the Current Employment tab. You may then return to complete and submit your application. 
• Two recommendations 
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended 
• Official TOEFL score or equivalent test (must not be more than two years old) – for international students only 
• $65.00 application fee (nonrefundable). You will be prompted to pay the application fee online after you submit your application. 
• Official GMAT or GRE score (must not be more than five years old). Click here to view GMAT/GRE waiver criteria. 
• Deadlines:
• Accounting Cohort and 4+1 (for PC Students)     
  • ACC Cohort and 4+1 Seniors, Summer: October 1 and February 1 
  • ACC Cohort and 4+1 Juniors, Summer: March 1 
• Full-Time Applicants     
  • Summer: March 15 
  • Fall: May 1 
  • Spring: November 1 
• Part-Time Applicants     
  • Summer: March 15 
  • Fall: July 1 
  • Spring: November 1 
• Contact: Julia Rumsey, Assistant Director of Graduate Admission, School of Business. jrumsey@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Business Administration >

• Personal statement – Upload your Personal Statement located on the Personal Statement tab. You may return to complete and submit your application. 
• Current resume – Upload your Resume located on the Current Employment tab. You may then return to complete and submit your application. 
• Two recommendations 
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended 
• Official TOEFL score or equivalent test (must not be more than two years old) – for international students only 
• $65.00 application fee (nonrefundable). You will be prompted to pay the application fee online after you submit your application. 
• Official GMAT or GRE score (must not be more than five years old). Click here to view GMAT/GRE waiver criteria. 
• Deadlines:
• Accounting Cohort and 4+1 (for PC Students)     
  • ACC Cohort and 4+1 Seniors, Summer: October 1 and February 1 
  • ACC Cohort and 4+1 Juniors, Summer: March 1 
• Full-Time Applicants     
  • Summer: March 15 
  • Fall: May 1 
  • Spring: November 1 
• Part-Time Applicants
  • Summer: March 15 
  • Fall: July 1 
  • Spring: November 1 
• Contact: Julia Rumsey, Assistant Director of Graduate Admission, School of Business. jrumsey@providence.edu

 Explore the MS in Business Analytics Program >

• Personal statement – Upload your Personal Statement located on the Personal Statement tab. You may return to complete and submit your application. 
• Current resume – Upload your Resume located on the Current Employment tab. You may then return to complete and submit your application. 
• Two recommendations 
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended 
• $65.00 application fee (nonrefundable). You will be prompted to pay the application fee online after you submit your application. 
• Please note: 
  • There is no longer a standardized test requirement for the MSBA Program. 
• At this time, the MSBA Program is not open to international students who require F-1 student visa sponsorship.  The United States Student and Visitor and Exchange Program (SEVP) has not granted Providence College approval to enroll F-1 international students in this program 
• Priority Deadline     
  • Fall: October 1 
• Regular Deadline     
  • Fall: February 1 
  • After February 1, admission will be handled on a rolling basis until April 1, if space is available in the cohort 
• Decisions will be made within 4-6 weeks of each deadline.
• Contact: Julia Rumsey, Assistant Director of Graduate Admission, School of Business. jrumsey@providence.edu

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

• Current resume – Upload your Resume located on the Current Employment tab. You may then return to complete and submit your application. 
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended 
• $65.00 application fee (nonrefundable). You will be prompted to pay the application fee online after you submit your application. 
• Please note: you may only enroll in one graduate certificate program at a time. 

Graduate Certificate in Sports Management

• Personal statement – Upload your Personal Statement located on the Personal Statement tab. You may return to complete and submit your application. 
• Current resume – Upload your Resume located on the Current Employment tab. You may then return to complete and submit your application. 
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended 
• $65.00 application fee (nonrefundable). You will be prompted to pay the application fee online after you submit your application. 
• Please note: you may only enroll in one graduate certificate program at a time. 

Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing

• Current resume – Upload your Resume located on the Current Employment tab. You may then return to complete and submit your application. 
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended 
• $65.00 application fee (nonrefundable). You will be prompted to pay the application fee online after you submit your application. 
• Deadline: August 1 

Explore the M.S. in Sports Administration >

• Personal statement – Upload your Personal Statement located on the Personal Statement tab. You may return to complete and submit your application. 
• Current resume – Upload your Resume located on the Current Employment tab. You may then return to complete and submit your application. 
• Two recommendations 
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended 
• $65.00 application fee (nonrefundable). You will be prompted to pay the application fee online after you submit your application. 
• Please note: 
  • There is no standardized test requirement for the MSSA Program. 
• At this time, the MSSA Program is not open to international students who require F-1 student visa sponsorship. The United States Student and Visitor and Exchange Program (SEVP) has not granted Providence College approval to enroll F-1 international students in this program 
• Priority Deadline     
  • Fall: December 15 
• Regular Deadline     
  • Fall: May 1 
  • Decisions will be made within 4-6 weeks of each deadline
•  Contact: Julia Rumsey, Assistant Director of Graduate Admission, School of Business. jrumsey@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Education in Higher Education >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
• Current résumé 
• Two letters of recommendation (one from faculty advisor or work supervisor) 
• Statement of purpose – Please submit a statement of no more than 2 pages in length that discusses: 
  • Your professional goals in pursuing advanced studies in higher education 
  • How you see this program helping you achieve your professional goals 
  • Work and/or academic experiences that have helped prepare you for this program 
  • Other information that may be of special interest and importance to the admissions committee 
• Program Director: Dr. Kevin O’Connor, koconn17@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Education in Literacy >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
• Two recommendations (one from your principal, supervising administrator, or cooperating teacher) 
• Professional Statement (approximately 1,000 words) 
• Guidelines: What experiences have motivated you to pursue a career as a reading specialist? Identify 3 to 5 competencies that you bring to the position and provide specific examples of how these skills will benefit you in your anticipated role or position. In your response, consider the following: 
  • the core values and beliefs that you bring to the position 
  • the experiences that have shaped your thinking 
  • your observations of other professionals in this position 
  • the impact you hope to have on a school community 
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Beverly Paesano, bpaesano@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Education in Literacy 4+1 >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• Official undergraduate transcript 
• Two letters of recommendation (one from a school supervisor, i.e., cooperating teacher or college supervisor) 
• Professional Statement (approximately 1,000 words) 
• Guidelines: What experiences have motivated you to pursue a career as a reading specialist? Identify 3 to 5 competencies that you bring to the position and provide specific examples of how these skills will benefit you in your anticipated role or position. In your response, consider the following: 
  • the core values and beliefs that you bring to the position 
  • the experiences that have shaped your thinking 
  • your observations of other professionals in this position 
  • the impact you hope to have on a school community 
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Beverly Paesano, bpaesano@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Education in School Counseling >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
• Two recommendations: Educators: one from principal, supervising administrator, or cooperating teacher; and one from a person of your choice; Non-educators: two supervisors or employers; Current undergraduate students: two professors or supervisors. 
• Professional Statement (approximately 1,000 words)  
• Guidelines: What experiences have motivated you to pursue a career as a school counselor? Identify 3 to 5 competencies that you bring to the position and provide specific examples of how these skills will benefit you in your anticipated role or position. In your response, consider the following: 
  • the core values and beliefs that you bring to the position 
  • the experiences that have shaped your thinking 
  • your observations of other professionals in this position 
  • the impact you hope to have on a school community 
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Patricia Nailor, pnailor@providence.edu

Explore the Graduate Certificate in Social Emotional Learning >

• Completed online application
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Application fee of $65.00
• Current résumé
• Personal Statement – Please submit a statement of no more than 2 pages in length that discusses: How will obtaining this certificate enhance your professional opportunities and help you achieve your professional goals?
• This certificate is three courses and may be completed with the Master of Education in School Counseling at Providence College. Applicants may fill out the School Counseling application to apply to both programs.
• Alumni of PC’s Master of Education in School Counseling should fill out the School Counseling SEL Endorsement Non-Degree application for the SEL Endorsement.
• Program Director: Dr. Patricia Nailor, pnailor@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Education in School Leadership >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
• Two recommendations (one from current principal or supervising administrator) 
• Résumé that highlights leadership experience 
• Professional Statement (approximately 1,000 words) 
• Guidelines: What experiences have motivated you to pursue a career as a school administrator?  Identify 3 to 5 competencies that you bring to the position and provide specific examples of how these skills will benefit you in your anticipated role or position. In your response, consider the following: 
  • the core values and beliefs that you bring to the position 
  • the experiences that have shaped your thinking 
  • your observations of other professionals in this position 
  • the impact you hope to have on a school community 
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Diane Disanto, ddisanto@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Education (Secondary) PACT >

Thank you for your interest in the Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers (PACT). Catholic schools are a critical and life-giving part of the Church’s mission, working with families and communities to form children into who God made them to be. It is an honor and privilege to participate in this ministry. 

Please note: Your application is not complete until the Graduate School receives all the materials listed below. If you have any questions, or if an element of your application may be delayed, please contact the PACT office at 401-865-2657 or pact@providence.edu. 

• Online application 
• Personal Statement 
• Three Recommendations 
• Resume highlighting your experience with youth and/or in educational settings 
• Transcripts: Official transcripts from your institution(s) must be ordered and sent to gradschool@providence.edu, or to: Graduate Admission, Harkins Hall 109, Providence College, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence RI 02918.  
• Current college seniors–A Conferred Degree transcript must be submitted as soon as available and before graduate coursework commences.  
• For applicants to the Secondary M.Ed.: Proof of registration for the appropriate PRAXIS content knowledge exam. Scores are due to the PACT office June 1, 2025. 
• $65 application fee (waived for applications submitted on or before February 1, 2025)   
• Deadline for application is January 15. Subsequent applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
• Program Director: Chris Keavy, ckeavy@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Education in Special Education with Dyslexia Credential >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
• Current résumé 
• Two professional recommendation forms 
• Statement of interest (approximately 500 words) 
  • Describe how you became interested in pursuing a credential in dyslexia studies. How do you envision this training being put to good use in your future pursuits? 
• Note: this program is open to students with a bachelor’s degree who currently hold, or who have completed all requirements to obtain, a state teaching credential. 
• Deadlines – Priority: November 1, Regular: March 1, Space Available Basis: June 1. This is a cohorted program that begins in the Summer II semester.
• Program Director: Dr. Marcy Zipke, MZIPKE@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Education in Urban Teaching >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably submitted by a past or present instructor/supervisor 
• Copy of valid teaching license/certificate 
• Current résumé 
• Statement of purpose – In your statement, please discuss the purpose for seeking admission to the Urban Teaching program and include career and academic goals. In addition, candidates should discuss their experiences working with urban youth and their vision for enacting social justice as a teacher. 
• Interview 
• Note: if you are interested in our M.Ed. in Urban Teaching with Teacher Certification, please apply for our joint program
• Program Director: Dr. Nuria Alonso García, nalonsog@providence.edu

Explore the Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
• Current résumé (optional) 
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably submitted by a past or present instructor/supervisor 
• Two Essays: 
  • Essay 1: Summarize your undergraduate or graduate preparation in the content area in which you plan to teach. Cite evidence of past coursework and career or life experiences in that discipline. Describe your personal goals for continued growth in that discipline. 
  • Essay 2: Describe your experience working with children and youth (volunteering, teaching, parenting, etc). Explain why you have chosen to become a teacher and what you hope to accomplish in the field of education. 
• *Before applying to TCP, review all undergraduate transcripts to confirm you have completed the necessary 30+ hours of content coursework. If you have not completed the necessary content hours, you will be asked to do so before your candidacy can be considered.  
• Note: if you are interested in our M.Ed. in Teaching Math with Teacher Certification, please apply for our joint program.
• Program Director: Dr. Wataru Ishizuka, wishizuk@providence.edu

Explore the Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration >

• Completed online application 
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• Current résumé 
  • Personal Statement – Please submit a statement of no more than 2 pages in length that discusses: How will obtaining this certificate enhance your professional opportunities and help you achieve your professional goals? 
• Program Director: Dr. Kevin O’Connor, koconn17@providence.edu

Explore the Teacher Certification Program >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• All official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts 
• Current résumé (optional) 
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably submitted by a past or present instructor/supervisor 
  • Two Essays: 
  • Essay 1: Summarize your undergraduate or graduate preparation in the content area in which you plan to teach. Cite evidence of past coursework and career or life experiences in that discipline. Describe your personal goals for continued growth in that discipline. 
  • Essay 2: Describe your experience working with children and youth (volunteering, teaching, parenting, etc). Explain why you have chosen to become a teacher and what you hope to accomplish in the field of education. 
• *Before applying to TCP, review all undergraduate transcripts to confirm you have completed the necessary 30+ hours of content coursework. If you have not completed the necessary content hours, you will be asked to do so before your candidacy can be considered.  
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1

Explore the Teacher Certification and M.Ed. in Mathematics >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
• Current résumé (optional) 
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably submitted by a past or present instructor/supervisor 
  • Two Essays: 
  • Essay 1: Summarize your undergraduate or graduate preparation in the content area in which you plan to teach. Cite evidence of past coursework and career or life experiences in that discipline. Describe your personal goals for continued growth in that discipline. 
  • Essay 2: Describe your experience working with children and youth (volunteering, teaching, parenting, etc). Explain why you have chosen to become a teacher and what you hope to accomplish in the field of education. 
• *Before applying to TCP, review all undergraduate transcripts to confirm you have completed the necessary 30+ hours of content coursework. If you have not completed the necessary content hours, you will be asked to do so before your candidacy can be considered.  
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1

Explore the Teacher Certification and M.Ed. in Urban Teaching >

• Completed online application 
• Application fee of $65.00 
• All official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts 
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably submitted by a past or present instructor/supervisor 
• Current résumé (optional) 
  • Two Essays: 
  • Essay 1: Summarize your undergraduate or graduate preparation in the content area in which you plan to teach. Cite evidence of past coursework and career or life experiences in that discipline. Describe your personal goals for continued growth in that discipline. 
  • Essay 2: Describe your experience working with children and youth (volunteering, teaching, parenting, etc). Explain why you have chosen to become a teacher and what you hope to accomplish in the field of education. 
• *Before applying to TCP, review all undergraduate transcripts to confirm you have completed the necessary 30+ hours of content coursework. If you have not completed the necessary content hours, you will be asked to do so before your candidacy can be considered.   
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1